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Richard Klabbers greets the competitors

Ian Walker, skipper of Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing's Volvo 65, Azzam, collects the prize for first in the Volvo 65 class and Monohull Line Honours.

How do I get this back home?!

Liam Coyne who with co-skipper Brian Flahive onboard Lula Belle - First 36.7, was the winner of both IRC Four and IRC Two-Handed.

James George, skipper of the J/122 Relentless on Jellyfish, is presented with the unusual trophy for IRC Two, a painting!

Skipper and owner, respectively Peter Hopps and Darren McLaughlin, accept the trophy for winning IRC One onboard Saga, Hanse 531.

The crew of Saga join Peter and Darren!

Artemis - Team Endeavour, IMCO 60, led by Brian Thompson and Mikey Ferguson, accept their prize for first in IRC Canting Keel.

Everyone enjoys the limelight!

Winning IRC Zero and IRC Overall is Jens Kellinghusen onboard the Ker 51, Varuna.

Jens Kellinghusen went on to say a few words on behalf of the competitors to thank sponsor and race team.

Everyone enjoys some complimentary champagne!

Nick Elliott, RORC Racing Manager, joins Richard Klabbers and Ian Walker for a driftwood shot.

The two Ians! Ian Hoddle and Ian Walker. <br />
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Ian Hoddle raced the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race two-handed onboard his iconic pink Figaro II, Rare, raising money for CLIC-Sargent!

RBI Onboard RIOU/Dongfeng Race Team

ENGLAND, Cowes. 15th August 2014. Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing approaches the entrance to the Solent at the end of Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race. The team finished off the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes at 22.20.28 BST on Friday 15th August 2014 with an elapsed time of 4 days, 13 hours, 10 minutes, 28 seconds.This breaks the previous World Record and Race Record for a monohull set by Volvo 70 Groupama, in 2010, by 1 day, 08 hours, 16 minutes and 27 seconds. Their record is subject to ratification by the World Speed Sailing Record Council. © Ian Roman

ENGLAND, Cowes. 15th August 2014. Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race. Ian Walker, Skipper of Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing's Azzam talks to the media after crossing the finish line off the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes at 22.20.28 BST on Friday 15th August 2014 with an elapsed time of 4 days, 13 hours, 10 minutes, 28 seconds.This breaks the previous World Record and Race Record for a monohull set by Volvo 70 Groupama, in 2010, by 1 day, 08 hours, 16 minutes and 27 seconds. Azzam's record is subject to ratification by the World Speed Sailing Record Council. © Ian Roman

ENGLAND, Cowes. 15th August 2014. Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race. Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing crew celebrates crossing the finish line off the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes at 22.20.28 BST on Friday 15th August 2014 with an elapsed time of 4 days, 13 hours, 10 minutes, 28 seconds.This breaks the previous World Record and Race Record for a monohull set by Volvo 70 Groupama, in 2010, by 1 day, 08 hours, 16 minutes and 27 seconds. Their record is subject to ratification by the World Speed Sailing Record Council. L-R Justin Chisholm (on board reporter), Ian Walker, Skipper, Phil Harmer, Roberto "Chuny" Bermudez, Neal McDonald, Justin Slattery, Luke Parkinson, Daryl Wislang and Simon Fisher. © Ian Roman

ENGLAND, Cowes. 15th August 2014. Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race. Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing crew celebrates crossing the finish line off the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes at 22.20.28 BST on Friday 15th August 2014 with an elapsed time of 4 days, 13 hours, 10 minutes, 28 seconds.This breaks the previous World Record and Race Record for a monohull set by Volvo 70 Groupama, in 2010, by 1 day, 08 hours, 16 minutes and 27 seconds. Azzam's record is subject to ratification by the World Speed Sailing Record Council. L-R Justin Slattery, Phil Harmer, Simon Fisher, Roberto "Chuny" Bermudez, Daryl Wislang, Ian Walker (Skipper), Luke Parkinson, Neal McDonald and Justin Chisholm (on board reporter). © Ian Roman

RBI Onboard RIOU/Dongfeng Race Team

RBI Onboard RIOU/Dongfeng Race Team

RBI Onboard RIOU/Dongfeng Race Team

RBI Onboard RIOU/Dongfeng Race Team

Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race 2014Team SCA finishes at dawn off Cowes to beat the all female round Britain record.Volvo Ocean 65 SCA, skippered by Sam Davies, crossed the finish line of the 2014 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race off the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes at 06.10.39 BST on Saturday 16th August 2014 with an elapsed time of 4 days, 21 hours, 00 minutes and 39 seconds.This breaks the previous World Record for Women's Monohull set by Aviva, an Open 60, in 2009, by 1 day, 14 hours, 30 minutes and 14 seconds. SCA's record is subject to ratification by the World Speed Sailing Record Council. Of the women onboard SCA in 2014, both Dee Caffari and Sam Davies were also onboard Aviva when the World Record was set in 2009. Rick Tomlinson/Team SCA

Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race 2014Team SCA finishes at dawn off Cowes to beat the all female round Britain record.Volvo Ocean 65 SCA, skippered by Sam Davies, crossed the finish line of the 2014 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race off the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes at 06.10.39 BST on Saturday 16th August 2014 with an elapsed time of 4 days, 21 hours, 00 minutes and 39 seconds.This breaks the previous World Record for Women's Monohull set by Aviva, an Open 60, in 2009, by 1 day, 14 hours, 30 minutes and 14 seconds. SCA's record is subject to ratification by the World Speed Sailing Record Council. Of the women onboard SCA in 2014, both Dee Caffari and Sam Davies were also onboard Aviva when the World Record was set in 2009. Rick Tomlinson/Team SCA

Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race 2014Team SCA finishes at dawn off Cowes to beat the all female round Britain record.Volvo Ocean 65 SCA, skippered by Sam Davies, crossed the finish line of the 2014 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race off the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes at 06.10.39 BST on Saturday 16th August 2014 with an elapsed time of 4 days, 21 hours, 00 minutes and 39 seconds.This breaks the previous World Record for Women's Monohull set by Aviva, an Open 60, in 2009, by 1 day, 14 hours, 30 minutes and 14 seconds. SCA's record is subject to ratification by the World Speed Sailing Record Council. Of the women onboard SCA in 2014, both Dee Caffari and Sam Davies were also onboard Aviva when the World Record was set in 2009. Rick Tomlinson/Team SCA

Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race 2014Team SCA finishes at dawn off Cowes to beat the all female round Britain record.Volvo Ocean 65 SCA, skippered by Sam Davies, crossed the finish line of the 2014 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race off the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes at 06.10.39 BST on Saturday 16th August 2014 with an elapsed time of 4 days, 21 hours, 00 minutes and 39 seconds.This breaks the previous World Record for Women's Monohull set by Aviva, an Open 60, in 2009, by 1 day, 14 hours, 30 minutes and 14 seconds. SCA's record is subject to ratification by the World Speed Sailing Record Council. Of the women onboard SCA in 2014, both Dee Caffari and Sam Davies were also onboard Aviva when the World Record was set in 2009. Rick Tomlinson/Team SCA

Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race 2014Team SCA finishes at dawn off Cowes to beat the all female round Britain record.Volvo Ocean 65 SCA, skippered by Sam Davies, crossed the finish line of the 2014 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race off the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes at 06.10.39 BST on Saturday 16th August 2014 with an elapsed time of 4 days, 21 hours, 00 minutes and 39 seconds.This breaks the previous World Record for Women's Monohull set by Aviva, an Open 60, in 2009, by 1 day, 14 hours, 30 minutes and 14 seconds. SCA's record is subject to ratification by the World Speed Sailing Record Council. Of the women onboard SCA in 2014, both Dee Caffari and Sam Davies were also onboard Aviva when the World Record was set in 2009. Rick Tomlinson/Team SCA

Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race 2014. Skipper Sam DaviesTeam SCA finishes at dawn off Cowes to beat the all female round Britain record.Volvo Ocean 65 SCA, skippered by Sam Davies, crossed the finish line of the 2014 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race off the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes at 06.10.39 BST on Saturday 16th August 2014 with an elapsed time of 4 days, 21 hours, 00 minutes and 39 seconds.This breaks the previous World Record for Women's Monohull set by Aviva, an Open 60, in 2009, by 1 day, 14 hours, 30 minutes and 14 seconds. SCA's record is subject to ratification by the World Speed Sailing Record Council. Of the women onboard SCA in 2014, both Dee Caffari and Sam Davies were also onboard Aviva when the World Record was set in 2009. Rick Tomlinson/Team SCA

Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race 2014Team SCA finishes at dawn off Cowes to beat the all female round Britain record.Volvo Ocean 65 SCA, skippered by Sam Davies, crossed the finish line of the 2014 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race off the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes at 06.10.39 BST on Saturday 16th August 2014 with an elapsed time of 4 days, 21 hours, 00 minutes and 39 seconds.This breaks the previous World Record for Women's Monohull set by Aviva, an Open 60, in 2009, by 1 day, 14 hours, 30 minutes and 14 seconds. SCA's record is subject to ratification by the World Speed Sailing Record Council. Of the women onboard SCA in 2014, both Dee Caffari and Sam Davies were also onboard Aviva when the World Record was set in 2009. Rick Tomlinson/Team SCA

Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race 2014Team SCA finishes at dawn off Cowes to beat the all female round Britain record. Bowman Sara Hastreiter (USA) and Sophie Ciszek (AUS) high five!Volvo Ocean 65 SCA, skippered by Sam Davies, crossed the finish line of the 2014 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race off the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes at 06.10.39 BST on Saturday 16th August 2014 with an elapsed time of 4 days, 21 hours, 00 minutes and 39 seconds.This breaks the previous World Record for Women's Monohull set by Aviva, an Open 60, in 2009, by 1 day, 14 hours, 30 minutes and 14 seconds. SCA's record is subject to ratification by the World Speed Sailing Record Council. Of the women onboard SCA in 2014, both Dee Caffari and Sam Davies were also onboard Aviva when the World Record was set in 2009. Rick Tomlinson/Team SCA

Alvimedica coming up to the finish of the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race http://www.yacht-photos.co.uk/Hamo Thornycroft

Team SCA coming up to the finish of the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race http://www.yacht-photos.co.uk/Hamo Thornycroft

Skipper, Brian Thompson interviewed on the dock after finishing the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race - Patrick Eden/RORC

Across the line after the 1800 mile Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race - Artemis-Team Endeavour - Patrick Eden/RORC

Artemis - Team Endeavour, skippered by Brian Thompson, crossed the finish line of the 2014 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race off the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes at 23.00.54 BST on Saturday 16th August 2014 with an elapsed time of 5 days, 14 hours, 00 minutes and 54 seconds. Patrick Eden/RORC

Artemis - Team Endeavour, skippered by Brian Thompson, crossed the finish line of the 2014 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race off the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes at 23.00.54 BST on Saturday 16th August 2014 with an elapsed time of 5 days, 14 hours, 00 minutes and 54 seconds. Patrick Eden/RORC

A champagne celebration dockside for Artemis-Team Endeavour - Patrick Eden/RORC

A race to remember! Artemis/Team Endeavour crew take a selfie - Patrick Eden/RORC

Varuna coming up to the RYS finish line in Cowes, UK - Hamo Thornycroft

Varuna dockside in Cowes after the finish - Patrick Eden/RORC

A busy Solent as Varuna arrives at the finish in Cowes - Patrick Eden/RORC

Varuna finished the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race in first place overall - Patrick Eden/RORC

Jens Kellinghusen's Ker 51, Varuna in first place overall as they finished the Sevenstar Round Britain and ireland Race - Patrick Eden/RORC

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