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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.

9, August 2011·1 min read

Cowes Lifeboat Had Much To Shout About

Well done to the Cowes RNLI Crew for their great work during this busy week

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

9, August 2011·1 min read

Dramatic Extreme 40 Capsize (Video)

Wow, this is dramatic video footage. Amazing how fast it happened.

1, August 2008·1 min read

Cowes Week: Free Taster Sessions

The final preparations are taking place for an exciting return of Cowes. There’s so much on offer again this year,...

11, August 2011·1 min read

Two Was Company for Crippled Dutch Yacht

Cowes RNLI assisted a Dutch ocean racer which broke its rudder yesterday

22, June 2013·2 min read

Countdown to Cowes Week entertainment

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

6, March 2013·1 min read

Chatham Marine joins Cowes Week as another event sponsor

Another sponsor signed up for this year's Cowes Week.

21, March 2013·1 min read

Find out how you can enter the Cowes Week junior art competition

Follow in Izzy's footsteps and you could become the winner of this year's junior art competition.

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.

4, August 2008·1 min read

No Sign of Credit Crunch in Cowes

We had to look twice at this headline yesterday in The Telegraph … “Banks raid training budgets for Cowes” We...

Round the island Race from the air by the Needles - lots of boats in the water

19, March 2021·3 min read

Round the Island Race: Now open for 2021 entries

Sailors are desperate to get back out on their boats and the Round the Island Race is being tipped as one of the biggest events to be staged since the UK’s first lockdown a year ago

7, June 2010·1 min read

Cowes Week Fireworks Paid For By Donor. Donations Sought For Safety Bill

Even small donations are welcome.

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