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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.

7, August 2015·1 min read

Don’t miss the Cowes Cardboard Boat Race this Sunday

Head to the Cowes RNLI slipway on Sunday at 3pm for the Cowes Cardboard Boat Race.

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.

17, January 2023·1 min read

Cowes Week 2023: Entries now open for those planning to take part

This year the Cowes Week Ltd team expect to welcome more than 500 boats, racing in 37 different classes

22, June 2013·2 min read

Countdown to Cowes Week entertainment

There is plenty to watch from the shoreside during Cowes Week this year.

3, August 2012·1 min read

Opportunity to run Cowes Week Parade Village from 2013

Three year agreement from 2013 to run Cowes Week Parade Village is up for grabs

12, August 2011·6 min read

Cowes Week: Day 6 Round Up

The summary of all of the sailing from the sixth day at Cowes

30, July 2010·2 min read

Cowes Week: RNLI To Push The Boat Out

RNLI will be all over Cowes Week.

26, July 2011·1 min read

HRH The Princess Royal To Visit Cowes Regatta

A couple of very busy days on the Isle of Wight for HRH The Princess Royal next month.

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

7, August 2011·5 min read

Cowes Week: Day 1 Round Up

Rupert gives us a round up of the first day of Cowes Week. Well done to everyone who took part.

4, August 2011·1 min read

Changes To Route 1 Bus During Cowes Week

Watch out for changes to the Route 1 during Cowes Week

9, August 2016·3 min read

The 2016 Cowes Cardboard Boat Race looked like great fun (photos/video)

After months of preparation, those taking part in the Cowes Cardboard Boat Race had a great time on Sunday. Read Dennis' report and see the photos.

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