End of day 8
Cowes draws to a close with sunburnt competitors saying goodbye to sinkings, sizzling and sintilating sailing
Magnus Wheatly/Yachting World, 14 August 2004

Calm wrap up in Cowes
After a hectic Friday, a change of pace brought Skandia Cowes Week to a successful close.
Yachting World / Mike Kopman, 14 August 2004

Cowes combined cannons
As the guns of the Royal Yacht Squadron fall silent Mike Kopman steps onto the starting platform to see what all the noise is about
Yachting World / Mike Kopman, 14 August 2004

When the going gets tough
The decision to call off the day's racing is not undertaken lightly, as Stuart Quarrie explained
Yachting World / Sue Pelling, 14 August 2004

Prophet on the platform
Sue Pelling chats to Chris Tibbs - Official Weather Forecaster/Meteorologist for Skandia Cowes Week
Sue Pelling / Yachting World, 14 August 2004

Day 7 round-up
Friday the 13th lives up to its reputation
Magnus Wheatley/Yachting World, 13 August 2004

Weather to sail
Solent Coastguard have their work cut out as strong winds and lumpy seas test the Cowes competitors' rigging
Yachting World, 13 August 2004

Life's a breeze in the Army
War in Iraq? Terrorist threats? Staff Sergeant Smith and his team sail away from it all aboard their Prima 38 Coldseal
Hannah Emanuel/Yachting World, 13 August 2004

Joining the jet-set
Mike Kopman talks to the skipper of Red Jet 4 as they pass through the Cowes fleet at 35 knots
Mike Kopman/Yachting World, 13 August 2004

Sudden carnage at Cowes
Dismastings, sinkings, collisions - drama on the high seas as the Cowes fleet bows to force 7 gusts
Mike Kopman/Yachting World, 13 August 2004

What's on: Friday 13 August
Hannah Emanuel's daily roundup of unmissable events afloat and ashore
Hannah Emanuel/Yachting World, 13 August 2004

When the going gets tough
Marginal weather calls are among the most difficult decisions to make at Skandia Cowes Week, even though competitors are expected to be self-sufficient.
Sue Pelling / Yachting World, 13 August 2004

Cowes comes alight for firework extravaganza
Tonight from 2130 the sky over Cowes will host what is widely considered to be the very best of the summer season's firework displays in the UK.
Hannah Emanuel / Yachting World, 13 August 2004

Unlucky for some?
Friday the 13th might be serving nightmare on high street weather but as the low becomes a trough to sling robust conditions across Channel waters many Skandia Cowes Week competitors will be rubbing their salt-caked hands.
Kim Hollamby / Yachting World, 13 August 2004

Cowes Week day 6 round-up
Sunshine, wind and 'glorious' racing
Magnus Wheatley/Yachting World, 12 August 2004

X-rated
Why an X-332? Hannah Emanuel discovers the appeal of the one-design
Hannah Emanuel/Yachting World, 12 August 2004

RAF's Laser SB3 mission
After three day's racing at Skandia Cowes Week the Laser SB3 has made a big hit with the RAF. Will their new J/109 make the same impact?
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 12 August 2004

Farr from a One-Design
Spectators on the Green last night hoped to see a little match racing - but are the boats really 'matched'?
Mike Kopman/Yachting World, 12 August 2004

What's on: Thursday 12 August
Skandia Cowes Week continues with a host of events on and off the water
Hannah Emanuel/Yachting World, 12 August 2004

Swapping foul tides for fowl dates
Will the Twelfth prove to be Glorious today for yachtsmen as well as shooters, thanks to a move in dates for Skandia Cowes Week?
Sue Pelling / Yachting World, 12 August 2004

Life in the old dog yet
There's more wind in prospect than seemed likely earlier in the week for the final laps of Skandia Cowes Week.
Kim Hollamby / Yachting World, 12 August 2004

Cowes Week round-up day 5
Sun and showers as the fleet leaders continue to shine
Magnus Wheatley/Yachting World, 11 August 2004

Wolf snatches Britannia Cup in surprise victory
IRM leader Chernikeeff 2 deposed as Farr 45 Wolf seizes Britannia Cup in handicap coup
Mike Kopman/Yachting World, 11 August 2004

Buoy racers
There is some head-scratching as IRM and IRC classes find their first mark has been lifted out for routine maintenance
Elaine Bunting/Yachting World, 11 August 2004

The power and the glory
Record-breaking powerboater Neil McGrigor swaps his RIB for a Laser at Skandia Cowes Week
Hannah Emanuel/Yachting World, 11 August 2004

What's on: Wednesday 11 August
Hannah Emanuel takes a look at the buzzing social life of Skandia Cowes Week
Hannah Emanuel/Yachting World, 11 August 2004

Spinnakers at dawn: 14 year-old challenger for 2004 Young Skipper's trophy
Carl Murphy, 14, lays down the gauntlet to under-25s in an ambitious four-day attempt on the Skandia Cowes Week Young Skipper's trophy
Hannah Emanuel/Yachting World, 11 August 2004

How long is a week (and should Skandia Cowes Week be shorter?)
A week is slightly longer than the calendar norm according to Skandia Cowes Week, but is there any pressure for Cowes Combined Clubs to rest on the eighth?
Sue Pelling / Yachting World, 11 August 2004

Alex bows out with a final flourish
The geriatric hurricane that has caused so much havoc across Britain will be offering Cowes Week its last gasp today and tomorrow.
Kim Hollamby / Yachting World, 11 August 2004

Cowes round-up - day 4
Baking sunshine and fair breezes make for a stunning day on the Solent
Press report/Yachting World, 10 August 2004

One of the family
A superb day's racing on one of the family favourite one-designs, the Contessa 32
Elaine Bunting Yachting World, 10 August 2004

As the breeze dies the wind picks up
Mike Kopman crawls the clubs and bars of Cowes to bring you the latest gossip
Mike Kopman/Yachting World, 10 August 2004

Damp Squib?
"Exceptionally talented" young helmswoman Sarah Everett storms her second victory in the 44-strong National Squib class
David Pugh/Yachting World, 10 August 2004

What's on: Tuesday 10 August
A snapshot of today's racing and on-shore activities at Cowes
Hannah Emanuel/Yachting World, 10 August 2004

Sailing with Passion
The doctor, the accountant and the teacher aboard Skandia Passion have been known to sleep in motorway service areas for their sport.
Hannah Emanuel / Yachting World, 10 August 2004

Another day, another difficult weather call
The patience of a saint might get a fair test again today, let alone race officers and competitors, as everyone whistles for the wind.
Kim Hollamby / Yachting World, 10 August 2004

Over eager
A game of Snakes and Ladders for the X One-Design fleet, particularly for today's winning crew on Lass
Elaine Bunting/Yachting World, 9 August 2004

Cowes Week Day 3
Thunder bolts and lightning but light winds make for a gentle day of racing on the Solent.
Press report/Yachting World, 9 August 2004

To swing is the thing
A look at the canting keel yachts at Cowes Week
Mike Kopman / Yachting World, 9 August 2004

Finch spreads his wings with the Swallows
Robert Finch the Lord Mayor of London has taken time out of his busy schedule to sail his Swallow at Skandia Cowes Week
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 9 August 2004

Russian around the cans
A 13-strong Russian team are making their debut at this year's Skandia Cowes Week. They hope to follow on from their recent success at Cork Week sailing Follow Me, an IMX45, where they finished seventh overall and first in class.
Hannah Emanuel / Yachting World, 9 August 2004

Everone welcome at the ball (even Cinders)
This year, the annual Cowes Crew Ball has been transformed into The Charlie Fish party, an informal ball for the local and sailing communities.
Hannah Emanuel / Yachting World, 9 August 2004

Rain, rain, go away...
..come again another day - but send some wind to Skandia Cowes Week beforehand - please?
Kim Hollamby / Yachting World, 9 August 2004

Cowes Week Day 2
Great sailing was the hallmark of the day, with something to enjoy for all classes, even though the day brought its challenges.
Sue Pelling, Mike Kopman, Kim hollamby Yachting World, 8 August 2004

Daring to be different
1720 owner Andrew McIrvine took a turn at Darings today - and proved to be something of a stalking horse.
Mike Kopman / Yachting World, 8 August 2004

Lucky escape for new build
Peter Ogden's straight-out-of-the-box Swan 601 Spirit of Jethou had a close shave with a buoy today, but all appears to be well.
Sue pelling / Yachting World, 8 August 2004

1720s: Stuffed by a rock and a hard Etchells
Brett Lewis managed to hole and sink Murphy & Nye and Ian Atkins found the rock off the Squadron on boats.com before either boat had taken the Cowes Week gun.
Sue pelling / Yachting World, 8 August 2004

Multi choice
Multihulls are racing as a fleet during Skandia Cowes Week for the first time.
Sue pelling / Yachting World, 8 August 2004

Raining in the weather
A decent south-easterly breeze and a wash-down are both on the menu for today's sailing here at Skandia Cowes Week.
Kim Hollamby / Yachting World, 8 August 2004

Skandia Cowes Week Day 1
Relaxation and frustration. Humour and drama. Some slightly strange racing and some very competitive duelling. And that in a breeze barely worth its name.
Sue Pelling, Mike Kopman and Kim Hollamby / Yachting World, 7 August 2004

IRM gets its day at Cowes
Following an experimental period a firm decision has been made to run a separate IRM fleet at Skandia Cowes Week and to award top trophies, such as the Britannia Cup and New York Yacht Club Challenge Cup, to this fleet.
Sue Pelling / Yachting World, 7 August 2004

Slow start at Cowes offers chance to study fast movers
Avoidance of a "Mickey Mouse" start provided a chance to look at the runners and riders this morning.
Mike Kopman / Yachting World, 7 August 2004

Behind the scenes at Skandia Cowes Week
Sue Pelling interviews Cowes Combined Clubs director Stuart Quarrie.
Sue pelling / Yachting World, 7 August 2004

West Solents return to Cowes
To mark the class' 80th birthday the West Solent One-Designs are lining up at Skandia Cowes Week for their own class start
Sue Pelling/Yachting World, 6 August 2004

Harrison steps in for Cowes
Volvo RYA Keelboat Sailors compete in Cowes Week on Peter Harrison's Farr 50 Chernikeeff
Yachting World, 6 August 2004

Seven-ohs prepare for big Cowes
A total of 27 Hunter 707s will be on the start line at Cowes on Saturday morning
Sophie Mackley/Yachting World, 5 August 2004

Firebird prepares for Cowes multihull debut
The Martyn Smith-designed Firebird will be racing at Cowes for the first time
Press report/Yachting World, 5 August 2004

Fair winds promised for Cowes
After the disappointments of last year's doldrum days, an advancing low looks like it might well provide Skandia Cowes Week with early days of brisk racing.
Yachting World, 4 August 2004

Australian Rules Kicking Challenge
Can the Aussies get their own back on the English at the Skandia Cowes Week?
Yachting World, 3 August 2004