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.
Lendy Cowes Week: Organisers introduce Double-handed sailing class
Lendy Cowes Week organisers have announced that this year's event will see the introduction of Double-handed sailing. Cowes Week takes place 4 - 11 August
Cowes Week Results: Whooper named overall winner
Giovanni Belgrano’s 38ft Laurent Giles - Whooper - is the overall winner of Lendy Cowes Week
How to follow Lendy Cowes Week 2017: All you need to know about the longest running regatta in the world
Cowes Week returns on 29 July - 5 August on the Isle of Wight. Here's your guide to one of the UK's longest running and most successful sporting events!
Did you know…? 15 Interesting facts about Cowes Week
From the year it started to the amount of glasses of bubbly consumed, find out some weird and wonderful facts about the biggest regatta in the world, Cowes Week
Cowes Week: Where to stay, eat and drink
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…
10 Best things to do during Cowes Week 2017
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,…
Cowes Week searches for new official charity for 2017
After three years of supporting the UKSA, Cowes Week is now looking for a new charity to support during next's year's regatta on the Isle of Wight.
Cowes Week 2016: Meet the people (and the dog) behind the scenes
From the Deputy Chairman of The Protest Committee and the Regatta Director to the under-25 Skipper Trophy holder and Cowes Week's mascot, Bertie the dog, we take a look at…