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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.

14, August 2012·2 min read

Sunbeams over the Solent and the challenges for ‘La Response’

Suzanne and Alan give us a history tour of the classic racing keel boat, the Solent Sunbeam and an update on Andrew McIrvine's 'La Response'

5, August 2010·1 min read

Louise Morton wins Ladies Day Trophy at Cowes Week 2010

Louise Morton takes the prize

19, August 2019·4 min read

Despite some challenging weather Cowes, enjoyed another successful regatta

Suzanne and Alan share this annual roundup of activities and events held during Cowes Week.

10, August 2013·9 min read

Cowes Week 2013: Day 7 Round-Up

Rupert gives us a round up of the seventh day’s action at Cowes Week.

6, August 2009·1 min read

Cowes Week 09: Red Arrows Out On Friday Night

The Red Arrows return to the Island.

30, January 2013·1 min read

Aberdeen Asset Management Under 25 Trophy extended to support 15 crews

More young sailors encouraged to take part in Aberdeen Asset Management Under 25 Trophy in 2012

2, August 2018·2 min read

Cowes Week offers huge range of shoreside activities – Here are just a few

There are a range of activities taking place on the shoreside during Lendy Cowes Week, from Friday 3rd right through until Sunday 12th August.

28, August 2011·4 min read

Rolex Fastnet Race Report

Many records broken during the Rolex Fastnet Race this year, Alan and Suzanne Whitewood share their report of the event with VB.

7, August 2014·1 min read

Cowes Week Ladies Day Trophy 2014 awarded to Dee Caffari

Well done to Dee Caffari, who has helped bring sailing to the attention of the broader public since she started in the sport and has raced at nearly every Cowes Week over the last 15 years.

Map of harbour with detail of restrictions

7, August 2019·4 min read

Speed and safety campaign launched by Harbour Commission ahead of Cowes Week

With so many major events taking place in Cowes this month, CHC are running a safety and speeding campaign.

2, August 2010·4 min read

Cowes Week: Day Two Report

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

Great sailing on Day 3 of Lendy Cowes Week

1, August 2017·7 min read

Lendy Cowes Week 2017: Day three racing report

Rupert gives us a round-up of the third day's racing at Lendy Cowes Week 2017.

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