Aberdeen Cowes Week Regatta 2011
Undoubtedly the highlight of the UK's sailing season, AAM Cowes Week has also been a central part of the UK's sporting summer season since 1826. With up to 40 races a day for around 1000 boats it is the largest and most famous sailing regatta in the world.

Photo: Ian Roman/TEAMORIGIN
Traditionally, Cowes Week takes place after Glorious Goodwood and before the Glorious Twelfth (the first day of the grouse shooting season). Over the years it has attracted British and foreign royalty, the nobility, the rich and the famous. The event itself lasts for eight days and takes place each August in the Solent waters around Cowes harbour.

Photo: Paul Wyeth
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