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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.

19, August 2015·2 min read

Cowes Week round-up featuring Charity and Art

Cowes Week is always a great opportunity to fundraise for charities and this year also provided ample opportunity for some great art to be seen by the thousands of visitors.

11, August 2015·8 min read

Cowes Week round-up: Day three

After two brilliantly sunny days Monday morning saw increasing cloud over the Solent, accompanied by a band of rain that provided competitors with interesting and challenging wind shifts.

10, August 2015·5 min read

Cowes Week round-up: Day two

The second day of Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week delivered perfect conditions, with bright sun and decent winds.

31, July 2013·1 min read

Cowes Week sailor to help to empower women in Latin America

The launch of this innovative partnership will take place on Sunday during Cowes Week and sees charity supporters racing with Ed Hill.

28, January 2011·1 min read

Cowes Week Sponsor Revealed (Update 4)

Aberdeen Asset Management named

9, August 2012·1 min read

Cowes Week support for Toe In The Water

Several events taking place at Cowes Week from the weekend to support charity Toe In The Water

10, August 2018·2 min read

Cowes Week yachtsman dies after being pulled unconscious from water (Update 3)

A man in his 60s fell from an RS Elite class yacht at Cowes Week. Crew from another boat retrieved him and emergency services worked to revive him. Update: Sadly he's passed away.