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Cowes to host a 2016 Solitaire du Figaro stop over
Dozens of the world's top sailors will be arriving in Cowes in summer 2016 as part of major regatta.
It's been announced that the town will be a stop off in the month long Solitaire du Figaro race which will be a big boost to the island economy.
Up to 45 international competitors will be arriving across the weekend of June 22nd to 26th.
大象传媒 Radio Solent's Neil Sackley has more.
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