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Wight Vodka RS Elite Nationals 2012
RS Elites are one of the most exciting one design sailboats. A new fleet is being established in Cowes which will also host the 2012 Wight Vodka RS Elite Nationals. Click here for more info . . .
Spotlight on Kingston Marine Services, Cowes
The team at Kingston Marine Services explain how their jobs are like no other. Click here for more info . . .
Cowes Harbour Commission Newsletter archive
Catch up with news from Cowes Harbour Commission's e-Newsletters Click here for more info . . .
HM The Queen visits Cowes in 2012
Cowes will be included as one of The Queen's Diamond Jubilee official engagements on Wednesday 25th July 2012. Click here for more info . . .
Ten reasons to visit Cowes in 2012
2012 should be another vintage year for the 'home of world yachting'. Cowes has attracted an extraordinary calendar of events to the Isle of Wight. Click here for more info . . .
Meet the team at Kingston Boatyard, Cowes
The team at Kingston Boatyard in Cowes explain why its a hidden gem in the Solent. Click here for more info . . .
Bird's-eye view of Cowes fairway
When you arrive in Cowes by water you will enter the fairway. Here's a bird's eye view that will help you recginse the main features of the harbour and find your mooring. Click here for more info . . .
Superyacht Cup comes to Cowes for 2012
The Superyacht Cup is holding a Special Edition event in Cowes in June 2012 to coincide with the London 2012 Olympics. Click here for more info . . .
AAM Cowes Week 2011 round-up
Our overall final round up of Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2011. Click here for more info . . .
Southampton Boat Show
The 2011 PSP Southampton Boat Show 16th - 25th September.
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Little Britain Challenge Cup 2011
The Little Britain Challenge Cup is a private regatta held for the construction industry held in Cowes during 8th - 11th September. Click here for more info . . .
Cowes Videos
Chris Mason - RYS, Cowes
Chris Mason is Yachting Secretary at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes, one of the world's most prestigious sailing clubs.
Brian Thompson - Record Breaking Yachtsman
Brian Thompson talks about receiving an honorary membership of the Island Sailing Club in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Also his support of Natasha Lambert "Miss Isle" and his sailing plans for 2012 which includes the Vende Globe 2012.
UIM Cowes to Monte-Carlo World Cup Grand Prix 2013
Cowes to Monte-Carlo in June of 2013, 2,400 nautical miles off deepwater offshore powerboat racing. This is the longest and toughest offshore powerboat race in the world.
Start of the Cowes-Torquay-Cowes Powerboat Race
Start of the Cowes-Torquay-Cowes Powerboat Race, highlight of the British Powerboat Festival Festival
AAM Extreme 40 sailing off Cowes
The Aberdeen Asset Management Extreme 40 crew sailing off Cowes in preparation for Cowes Week 2011 and the Extreme Sailing Series.
Latest Cowes News
Cunard Diamond Jubilee celebration The three ships of the Cunard fleet, Queen Victoria, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth, should be visible sailing past Cowes early on Tuesday, 5 June as part of Cunard Line's celebration of Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee. • Read More • 30/05/2012
GPS on track again for RTIR The popular GPS tracking facility will again be in action this year for the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race on Saturday, 30 June. • Read More • 28/05/2012
An international flavour to 'Best of British' Cowes Week Competitors from across the world will enjoy the fun and festivities of this year’s Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week in what is a very special year for Great Britain. • Read More • 28/05/2012
Superyacht Mondango chooses Cowes The 52m luxury yacht Mondango was caught on camera moored off The Green, showing that Cowes can also attract the superyachts, as does the French Riviera! • Read More • 25/05/2012
Rockin' The Dock In Cowes 2012 Following the huge success of Status Quo last year, Mousehound events are proud to present a double header with Midge Ure and Elkie Brooks for one night only on 9 August at Cowes Yacht Haven. • Read More • 25/05/2012
Lively debate at CHC Annual Public Meeting Despite the very sultry evening, a large crowd turned out for Cowes Harbour Commission’s Annual Public Meeting at the Royal Corinthian YC in Cowes on 24 May, where a presentation of the CHC Annual Report included news on the Outer Harbour Project and other harbour developments, the small craft channel, conservation, communications and more. • Read More • 25/05/2012
Quarter Ton Cup Cowes - NoR and entry form online The eighth edition of the Coutts Quarter Ton Cup revival regatta will bring together Quarter Tonners from across the UK and Europe to enjoy three days of competitive sailing, camaraderie and fun. • Read More • 24/05/2012
Cowes High Street decorated in Jubilee style Cowes Business Association is sponsoring prizes for the 'Best Dressed Jubilee Window' in Cowes. Pop down to see the themed windows in Cowes High Street. • Read More • 24/05/2012
GBR teams announced for Commodores’ Cup RYA Team GBR Red, White, Blue and Black have been confirmed for the Brewin Dolphin Commodores’ Cup 2012 in Cowes. • Read More • 24/05/2012
Fabulous reasons to visit Cowes Summer is definitely on its way - the Met Office forecast shows “sunny days” for the next five days in Cowes (23 to 27 May) and with weather as good as this it’s a great time to visit the town and soak up the sun. • Read More • 23/05/2012
South Boats wins major order East Cowes-based South Boats Special Projects Ltd have signed a contract with MPI Workboats Ltd for the construction of four further vessels to join the existing eight South Boats built vessels in MPI Workboats’ fleet. • Read More • 23/05/2012
Boost for 'Best of British' Cowes Week theme Skandia Team GBR’s top sailors will be present at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week, just a week after competing at the London 2012 Olympic Games. • Read More • 23/05/2012
Etchells fleet race for Sir Kenneth Preston Trophy The race team at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes are used to some very close racing when they host the Etchells class for one of the premier regattas of the Etchells calendar, and 2012 was no exception as the fleet competed for the Sir Kenneth Preston Trophy for the 17th year. • Read More • 22/05/2012
Standard entries for RTIR closing soon If you haven't already made your entry for this year's J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, time is running out! • Read More • 22/05/2012
Vice Admiral's Cup wraps up with great sailing The breeze delivered for a superb final day of racing in the 2012 Vice Admiral’s Cup, Cowes, where the 73 strong fleet enjoyed two final races in a 12-16 knot north-northeasterly. • Read More • 21/05/2012
Lifeboat races to suspected heart attack yachtsman On Friday, 18 May, Cowes RNLI lifeboat was tasked to go to the aid of a man who had suffered a suspected heart attack while taking part in a yacht race in the Solent. • Read More • 21/05/2012
Plans for 50th Cowes-Deauville Race unveiled
Just ten days left now to get your entry in for the 2012 Cowes-Deauville Race!
• Read More • 21/05/2012
Cowes businesses head to Seawork 2012 Seawork International is the largest and fastest growing commercial marine and workboat event to be held in a European working port, and this year will be held at ABP Southampton from 22-24 May. • Read More • 18/05/2012
GPS-friendly version of 2012 Solent marks You can now download the 2012 Solent racing mark positions in formats which are suitable for most types of GPS units, as well as a PDF of our new Solent racing marks map. • Read More • 18/05/2012
Public Meeting: Shaping Cowes Harbour All interested members of the public are cordially invited to attend Cowes Harbour Commission’s Annual Public Meeting which will be held at 1900 on Thursday, 24 May at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club. • Read More • 18/05/2012
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