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Cowes is home to one of the most famous sailing regattas in the World, Cowes Week, so it’s little wonder readers have a keen interest in the sport of sailing.

With the many sailing clubs around the Wight, Islanders prove that it’s a ‘sport for all’ and not just those with the means. Here you’ll find all news relating to the sport and leisure activity of sailing.

13, November 2015·2 min read

Island sailor’s tactician wins top award

Leigh McMillan’s tactician on board The Wave Muscat, Sarah Ayton, has made a huge impact in the Extreme Sailing Series and has now been awarded the International Sailing Federation Rolex World Sailor of the Year 2015.

4, November 2015·2 min read

Launch of the 2016 Brewin Dolphin Commodores’ Cup

The Brewin Dolphin Commodores' Cup will take place out of Cowes between the 23rd and 30th July 2016.

15, October 2015·1 min read

Disabled yachtsman leaving Cowes to sail around the world unassisted

Keith White is quite literally sailing single-handedly around the world, after losing the use of his arm in a motorway accident in 1991. Keith is aiming to raise £15,000 for two great causes.

8, October 2015·1 min read

Cowes Week appoint new regatta director

The new director takes the reins from Stuart Quarrie, who retired following this year’s regatta in August.

6, October 2015·3 min read

Isle of Wight sailor Leigh McMillan smashes Act 7 of Extreme Sailing Series

Leigh McMillian and his crew have finished Act 7 with an 11 point cushion before moving onto the final act of the Extreme Sailing Series in Sydney.

1, October 2015·1 min read

Isle of Wight the focus of world-class yachting events in 2016

Cowes can expect to be the centre of attention in 2016 for world-class yachting events and will benefit for a change of date for the Charles Stanley Cowes Classics Week too.

22, September 2015·1 min read

Sail sky high to see on the edge, close racing action (aerial video)

Watch the thrills and spills of Sunday's close racing action out on the Solent with this aerial video shot by Seb Godsmark.

18, September 2015·3 min read

Lots to see at the Southampton Boat Show

Suzanne and Alan found lots to see at the Southampton Boat Show which continues until Sunday 20th September.

3, September 2015·2 min read

Islanders all set for the 2015 Southampton Boat Show

There'll be lots to see and do at the Southampton Boat Show next week. Suzanne and Alan provide their annual round-up of what's on offer.

25, August 2015·6 min read

Island sailor heads to Hamburg and St. Petersburg for Extreme Sailing Series

Island sailor Leigh McMillan and his crew on The Wave, Muscat are on top of the series leaderboard after the last two Acts of this year’s Extreme Racing Series.

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.

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