Rupert Holmes shares the report from Day Six of the Cowes Week sailing regatta along with HD photos from Christian Beasley. Wonderful to look at even if you're not into sailing.
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.
Ahead of Cowes Week (August 2—9), Police reassure residents and visitors that additional patrols in the area will help to keep crime levels low at this year’s event.
Cowes Week Limited say that they and Aberdeen Asset Management will be focussing their attention on facilities and logistics for racing at the regatta and will not be funding or organising the fireworks in 2012.