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Cowes Week

Cowes Week is held once a year in August and is reputed to be one of the oldest sailing regattas in the world.

The fireworks are renowned on the Isle of Wight, with many Islanders travelling to Cowes to watch them.

5, December 2017·2 min read

1851 Trust named as Official Event Charity for Lendy Cowes Week

The 1851 Trust - whose aim is to inspire and engage young people - has been chosen as official Lendy Cowes Week charity.

30, July 2018·1 min read

1851 Trust to hold free STEM workshops

The workshops are aimed at 8-13 year olds and take place at the 1851 Cowes Parade Stand between Saturday 4th – Thursday 9th August.

Roger Evans collected the first runners-up prize from Peter Dickson

20, January 2015·2 min read

2015 prize draw winners announced for Cowes Week

Entries for Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2015 were launched at the end of the 2014 regatta and entry numbers are already showing a 20% uplift compared with the same time last year.

Person with VR headset watching sailing on screen

13, January 2021·2 min read

5G Isle of Wight trial coming this year

A Government-backed 5G trial will be coming to the Isle of Wight for Cowes Week 2021. 360 cameras onboard the yachts and lots of ways the public can get involved are detailed