Organisers say they would not be able to sufficiently protect the thousands of visitors that descend on Cowes in the summer for the annual regatta

Around a third of the 8,000 competitors taking part in the regatta are women. Tuesday saw racing for the Ladies Day Trophy which was presented during celebrations at Northwood House.

Cowes Week Limited announce they've agreed to extend UKSA’s very successful two year term as official event charity to include the August 2016 regatta.

Always a great spectacle to watch during Cowes Week, the Red Arrows display has been secured this year thanks to the support of Artemis Investment Management LLP.

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.

Paralympic gold medallist Helena Lucas wins prestigious award from strong line-up of nominees in the Cowes Week Ladies Day Trophy

The final day's report

The final day's report

The latest from the water

Strong winds prevailed

Louise Morton takes the prize