We're opening early so you can get the best possible view of the colourful yachts as they sail by the iconic Needles Rocks.

The Needles Old Battery will be opening early from 9am, so that the race yachts can be viewed as they pass the Needles Point of the Round the Island Race. Racing begins from Cowes at 8am and entries will be passing the Needles from approximately 10.00am to 1pm.

The Old Battery tea-room will open at 9.30am serving hot and cold drinks, and a selection of pastries, cakes, sandwiches and snacks.