A festival to celebrate the legacy of legendary Isle of Wight innovator and boat designer, Uffa Fox, begins on Thursday (18th) this week in Cowes and East Cowes.
The festival marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Uffa, the father of the planing dinghy.
A whopping twelve organisations in Cowes and East Cowes have joined forces for UF50 – a celebration of Uffa Fox’s life and legacy.
Sailing regatta
The focal point will be Cowes Parade where there will be a display of around 50 dinghies designed by Uffa Fox, a number of which go back to the 1920s, with some out racing for the sailing regatta on the Friday and Saturday.
There will also be an exciting Uffa Fox Trail, showcasing different venues and events for families, with plenty of activities for kids at the Commodore’s House.
Thursday 18th August 2022
PM – Boats arrive on Cowes Parade and at Shepards Wharf
17:00 – Talk at Classic Boat Museum, East Cowes
18:30 – Opening Reception at Commodores House
20:00 – Club Supper at Royal London Yacht Club
20:00 – Uffa Fox Menu at Island Sailing Club
Friday 19th August 2022
09:30 – Competitors briefing at Royal London Yacht Club
11:30 – Racing along the Green
12:30 – Racing off the Shrape
18:30 – Reception at the Classic Boat Museum
20:00 – BBQ at the Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club
Saturday 20th August 2022
09:30 – Competitors briefing at Royal London Yacht Club
11:30 – Racing along the Green
11:30 – Windward / Leeward racing for Flying Fifteens
12:30 – Racing off the Shrape
19:30 – Regatta Supper and Prize giving at RLYC
Boats will be leaving on Sunday.
Find out more about the UF50 Festival by visiting the dedicated UF50 Website. You’ll find lots of great images of Uffa, along with information and links.
Image: © Classic Boat Museum – UF50 Festival
