Cowes Week

Everything you need to know about Cowes Week, one of the most iconic and longest running sailing regattas in the world. Cowes Week started in 1826 and takes place in the Solent waters off Cowes, England, every year in August. It runs for eight days and between 800 and 1000 boats take part. Everybody can enter, from amateur sailors to sailing champions and royals. A wide range of boats take part in the regatta and they are split in 40 classes. Up to 8,000 crew of all ages sail every day of the event and they all come from different walks of life, and have diverse abilities and experience. Cowes Week is a spectacular event even for those who don’t sail: over 100,000 visitors descend on the Isle of Wight town to watch one of the most legendary sporting events in the world.

Cowes and its nearby towns boast excellent restaurants, hotels and bars. Read our guide and reviews to find the best places to stay, eat and enjoy a drink whilst soaking…

The Needles Isle of Wight

If you are attending Cowes Week this August, make sure you take time to experience some of the best attractions on and around the Isle of Wight. From stately homes,…