Cowes Week Ltd has announced that cross-Solent ferry operator, Red Funnel has joined their family of Official Sponsors for 2023.
The annual sailing regatta takes place from 29th July until 4th August and is the oldest sailing regatta in the World. It has been held in early August every year since 1826, except during the two world wars and the Covid Pandemic.
Ticket offer
The ferry company are offering special bought-in-advance day return tickets for those travelling from the Mainland to come over and watch the racing or watch the evening entertainment.
If you know someone who lives nearby on the Mainland and wants to come over for the day, let them know.
Mead: Red Funnel’s support and flexibility every year is hugely appreciated
Regatta Director, Laurence Mead said,
“It’s fantastic to welcome Red Funnel as an Official Sponsor of Cowes Week, further enhancing our long-standing relationship with them. They are stepping in to help us make the event more accessible for sailors which is wonderful. First and foremost, Cowes Week is a sailing regatta and anything that enables more competitors to enjoy it is a good thing.
“It’s also no small feat to run the world’s biggest yacht regatta at the mouth of the Medina River, through which Red Funnel navigate car ferries and high-speed passenger catamarans two or three times an hour. Their support and flexibility in making that happen every year is hugely appreciated.”
Barnetson: A wonderful mix of competitive sailing and social activities
Graham Barnetson, Chief Financial Officer at Red Funnel, said,
“We are very proud to be an official sponsor of Cowes Week. As the world’s largest and oldest regatta, it holds a very special place in the town and the Island’s calendar and is a true celebration of sailing and the Isle of Wight.
“With a wonderful mix of competitive sailing and social activities Cowes Week brings with it a real buzz and air of excitement and we hope that our special pricing for the event will ensure that as many people as possible are able to experience the magic of Cowes Week.”
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