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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.

10, August 2011·1 min read

Two Men Arrested On Suspicion Of Robbery

Two 20-year-old men from the Isle of Wight were arrested after an alleged robbery in Cowes on Monday night

2, July 2010·1 min read

Electric 80s Go Club Tropicana For Cowes Week

Grab your tickets before they sell out

2, August 2010·4 min read

Cowes Week: Day Two Report

The Quarter Ton class was very close. Lots of more details too.

Pirates of the Caribbean - still from film:

27, June 2014·1 min read

Residents get to vote for outdoor cinema choice at Cowes Week

There are a choice of four films that residents can choose from that will be screened during Cowes Week at Northwood House open air cinema.

20, July 2015·2 min read

Fifth and final year of Cowes Week sponsorship for Aberdeen Asset Management

Find out what's going on during Cowes Week with this brief round-up.

17, January 2012·1 min read

Extreme 40s: The Situation So Far

Suzanne and Alan Whitewood give us an update on the Extreme 40s situation, as news that the racing is moving to Cardiff circulates.

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.

6, August 2009·1 min read

Cowes Week 09: Red Arrows Out On Friday Night

The Red Arrows return to the Island.

18, May 2018·1 min read

Cowes Week Ltd to take over shoreside events

The Isle of Wight council used to lease the area to an events company, but the organiser of the world-famous regatta will now take responsibility for shoreside activities on the Parade and Esplanade.

11, August 2014·2 min read

Cowes Week hailed a great success

Suzanne and Alan provide a roundup of the shoreside action at the 2014 Cowes Week sailing regatta.

4, August 2013·4 min read

Cowes Week 2013: Day 1 Round-Up

Weather conditions on Day One of Cowes Week provided the perfect day of racing.

1, July 2019·2 min read

Ferry company to sponsor this year’s Cowes Week fireworks

To celebrate 50 years of continuous high-speed service between Southampton and West Cowes, Red Funnel Ferries will be sponsoring this year’s Cowes Week fireworks.

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