Cowes to host a 2016 Solitaire du Figaro stop over

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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. BBC Radio Solent's Neil Sackley has more.