Royal Western Yacht Club

Plymouth crowds cheer start of OSTAR race

The Royal Western Yacht Club in Plymouth once again played host to the start of the Original Single-Handed Transatlantic Race (OSTAR) yesterday (Monday 27 May).

It is the 14th time the club, based at Queen Anne's Battery, has been the starting point for the 2,700 mile race which is held every four years. The inaugural race was in 1960.

More than 20 yachts are taking part with...