When is cowes week

A fickle sea breeze that rarely became fully established created a really challenging day for both competitors and race officials. Posted on 4 Aug Cowes Week Day 4 A relaxing morning ashore waiting for the sea breeze Competitors today benefited from a relaxing morning ashore, in bright and warm sun, while waiting for a sea breeze to fill in.

Posted on 3 Aug Cowes Week Day 3 A change in the weather brings new boats to the fore A change in the weather, with shifty east and south-easterly breezes replacing the westerlies of the first two days, saw new boats coming to the fore in many fleets today.

Posted on 2 Aug Cowes Week Day 2 Shorter courses and predominately wind with tide conditions Competitors had an easier second day at Cowes Week, with shorter courses and predominately wind with tide conditions giving a dry ride. Posted on 1 Aug Cowes Week Day 1 An action packed opening day in a shifty westerly wind An action packed opening day delivered lots of extremes in a shifty westerly wind.

This averaged knots, punctuated by occasional showers bringing gusts well over 20 knots that tested competitors' skills across a wide range of conditions. In memory of the late Bob Fisher, the Cowes Week organising committee has announced that on Wednesday evening August 4th a two-part competition will be held at Cowes Yacht Haven in memory of The Fish. Posted on 17 Aug Cowes Week day 7 Fridays's racing held in an increasing south-southwesterly breeze Fridays's racing in an increasing south-southwesterly breeze determined the overall class winners at Cowes Week, as well as those for Black and White groups and the whole regatta.

If you are very near the RYS you can also hear the race officers giving their countdowns and calling the starts from the battlements. In the afternoon, head along the Green towards Egypt Point to watch the fleet as they finish. Cowes Radio provides live on the water commentary of sailing, giving minute-by-minute information. This is broadcast live from the commentary boat with race experienced commentators, or ashore from the starting platform of the RYS.

Displays will include the Trust engaging young people with science through cutting edge technology , Chatham Marine with their ever-popular footwear and the British Virgin Islands Tourist Office. Throughout Cowes High Street, based at various locations, there will be music, entertainers and artists offering face painting and glitter tattoos. The Musto Bar will be a focal point and the Pontoon View Bar and food outlet — located in front of the main Cowes Yacht Haven buildings — will offer Island produced foods, thus supporting local businesses.

Sunday 1st August sees Family Pirate Day with special entertainment for children all the way through Cowes and families can get special discounts on the Spectator Boat bookings. The following day, Monday, is Charity Day. This day will be focusing on the next generation of sailors whilst Friday will see the REME Lightning Bolt Parachute Display planned weather permitting at cancelled.

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The data includes the number of visits, average time spent on the website, and the pages that have been loaded. Combined with the pop-up venues, bars, retailers at Cowes Yacht Haven, the bars and entertainment at Shepards Marina, Northwood Park Lawn Lounge and the busy Cowes Parade with its Crew Bar and live entertainment, there really is something for everyone. Click here to view map. Information on all the ferry options available to the Isle of Wight from mainland UK.

The Island's Official Tourism Website. Cycling Walking. My Planner Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube. Cowes Week. Sporting Event. Tel: About Since Cowes Week has played a key part in the British sporting summer calendar and is one of the UK's longest running and most successful sporting events.

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