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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.

18, March 2021·1 min read

America’s Cup could be coming to the Isle of Wight following recent challenge (updated)

New Zealand Royal Yacht Squadron have accepted the challenge from Cowes RYS for the 37th America's Cup, which is massive news for the Island. It could lead to a one-off defense race next year between Ben Ainslie's Ineos team and Emirates Team New Zealand

The launch of the 1851 Trust. Portsmouth. UK. Admiral Lord Nelson School pupils and Sir Ben Ainslie pictured painting HMS Victory on the walls of the new Ben Ainslie Racing HQ

25, November 2014·1 min read

America’s Cup World Series heading for the Solent

Last held in British waters in 2011, the America's Cup World Series returns to the Solent in the next two years, with Sir Ben Ainslie racing for Britain.

8, July 2013·1 min read

Andy Murray victory prompts RNLI rescue for celebrating yachtsman

Details of Murray-win-induced incident has reached the national news.

28, September 2016·1 min read

Annual Small Ships race returns to Cowes

The small ships are back and we have details of the best place to see them all on Saturday morning.

28, July 2014·3 min read

Another successful year for Charles Stanley Cowes Classic Week

Hosted by the Royal London Yacht Club, Cowes Classics Week 2014 is now in its seventh year and for the first time has a headline sponsor.

4, July 2017·3 min read

Another successful year for Round the Island Race

Suzanne and Alan share an update from Saturday's Round the Island Race.

8, May 2015·1 min read

Are you going to ‘Push The Boat Out?’

An initiative to encourage people get out on the water and try sailing kicks off this weekend.

30, March 2015·2 min read

Are you going to ‘Sail the Wight’ this summer?

East Cowes Sailing Club, in conjunction with the Westerly Owners’ Association, is extending an open invitation to yacht owners to join the annual Sail the Wight sponsored charity race and cruise in company east-about around the Isle of Wight, on Saturday 6th June 2015.

20, June 2014·3 min read

Are you ready for the 2014 JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race?

The Race, enjoying its tenth year of title sponsorship from JP Morgan Asset Management, started in 1931 with 25 boats and tomorrow - the longest day - there will be in excess of 1,580 yachts competing.

19, September 2014·1 min read

Are you taking part in Bart’s Bash?

Sailors from around the world, including the Isle of Wight, are taking part in the event this Sunday in memory of the late Andrew 'Bart' Simpson.

Solitaire du Figaro - Passing Ventnor on 9 June 2014

9, June 2014·2 min read

Artemis Offshore Academy sailor leading the fleet in the Solitaire du Figaro

Residents along the South Coast of the Isle of Wight might think they've woken up to the Round the Island Race. It is, in fact, the first leg of the Solitaire du Figaro and one of the sailors from the Island's Artemis Offshore Academy is leading the fleet.

30, June 2021·1 min read

Arthur Farley, rapidly rising sailing star, appeals for Isle of Wight support

Flying the flag for the Isle of Wight, this rising star in the world of sailing is seeking support from Islanders and businesses to help him reach his dream of representing Team GB at the Olympics

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