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SeaSafe appointed as distributor for 'Dan Buoy'19/04/2012 British marine safety clothing and equipment manufacturer, SeaSafe Systems, owned and operated from its 8,000 square foot factory in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, has been appointed as the UK distributor for SOS Marine’s award winning SOS Dan Buoy
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Safety film released by Cowes Week Ltd16/04/2012 Cowes Week Limited released a safety film ahead of 2012's Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week, designed to assist competitors in sailing safely at the world famous regatta.
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Cowes Harbour Commission Port Operative Vacancy16/04/2012 Cowes Harbour Commission are looking for a flexible, enthusiastic, individual with boat yard, marina and lifting operations experience.
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Britannia Events invests in all-new Events Centre16/04/2012 Britannia Corporate Events, one of the leading marine leisure event companies in the country, has today announced a significant investment in a brand new events facility in the heart of the prestigious Port Hamble Marina in Hampshire.
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Outboards rev up funds for Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust16/04/2012 Kevin Mole Outboards of Cowes, Isle of Wight are currently raffling an outboard worth £850 in aid of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, the nationwide charity that aims to rebuild confidence in young people recovering from cancer through sailing.
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Landmarks of Cowes13/04/2012 There are several instantly recognisable landmarks in Cowes, here is a selection of the best known ranging from historic houses and pubs to castles and cranes.
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Cowes Harbour Commission complete purchase of Kingston Wharf03/04/2012 Cowes Harbour Commission is pleased to announce that it recently completed the purchase of Kingston Wharf, which was previously owned by National Grid Properties.
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RORC Easter Challenge Cowes30/03/2012
The RORC Easter Challenge, due to take place on the Solent over the first three days of the Easter Bank Holiday (6th-8th April), will offer crews a unique opportunity to jump start their sailing programs.
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Notice of race for Cowes Dayboat Regattas28/03/2012 Participating Cowes clubs invite boat owners of the Six Metre, Daring, Etchells, Dragon, Flying 15, XOD and RS Elite Classes, and other keelboat classes by arrangement, to enter the Cowes Keelboat Regattas.
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New East Cowes home for Classic Boat Museum26/03/2012 The Isle of Wight Classic Boat Museum will be opening its new premises in East Cowes next Saturday, March 31, with free entry on the day.
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New name for Cowes - Monte Carlo Race26/03/2012 Saturday saw the first race briefing for the Cowes - Monte Carlo offshore powerboat race held at the Royal Albert Yacht Club in Portsmouth. Organisers announced a name change to 'Venture Cup'.
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Gill extend Cowes Week sponsorship23/03/2012 Gill is has now announced that they have extended their sponsorship as the Official Technical Clothing Sponsor to Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week until 2015.
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New small craft channel for Cowes22/03/2012 Cowes Harbour Commission is establishing a new small craft channel into Cowes Harbour, making access for leisure boats simpler, easier and safer. The channel will be in place by March 31st.
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Town Quay development proposals modified19/03/2012 Cowes Harbour Commission would like to bring to your attention the modified proposal, this has been designed after considering comments raised following the original consultation.
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Local fish & chip shop turn catch into cash16/03/2012 For the eighth year in a row, Island fish and chip shop Corries Cabin, held their annual fundraising event, with the proceeds going to four Island charities, including the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.
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Latest news from the Westward Cup, Cowes14/03/2012 Four glorious big class yachts will grace the squadron start line for the second running of the Westward Cup.
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HMY Britannia finally lifted today13/03/2012 After the failed attempt last week, the royal yacht Britannia was finally lifted from the water into her cradle this afternoon.
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Britannia lift abandoned today in Cowes09/03/2012 The lifting of the replica royal yacht Britannia was scheduled for this morning in Cowes, but has been abandoned as she weighed 13 tons more that the crane would allow.
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Cowes Week Land Rover returns to the water08/03/2012 Twenty two years after making its debut at Cowes Week in 1990, the unique amphibious Land Rover Discovery has taken to the water again in Lake Genva.
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Diamond Jubilee at Osborne House, East Cowes07/03/2012 Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee at the Isle of Wight's own Royal Palace, Osborne House.
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Britannia to be lifted this week06/03/2012 The royal yacht Britannia will be lifted on Friday 9th March at South Boats Service Centre, Venture Quays, East Cowes.
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Island clubs unite to host 2012 Jubilee Regatta06/03/2012 2012 is HM The Queen's Diamond Jubilee year and a special one-off sailing regatta is being organised by a number of Isle of Wight clubs and organisations in celebration of the event in June.
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SeaSafe benefits from inspirational designer05/03/2012 Cowes based business, SeaSafe Systems, has over 46 years experience in the marine sector and regularly support young graduates.
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AAM extends Cowes Week contract05/03/2012 Cowes Week Ltd is delighted to announce that Aberdeen Asset Management is to extend its sponsorship of the world-famous Cowes Week regatta until 2015.
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Passport Yachts Europe Open House Weekend02/03/2012 The weekend of Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th April 2012 has been announced as the 1st Open House Weekend by Passport Yachts Europe at their base in Shepards Wharf Marina, Cowes.
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All the latest from Round the Island 201201/03/2012 All the latest news from JP Morgan's Round the Island Race 2012. There's a chance to win at one of their Race Seminars and the most up-to-date race entry news.
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Superyacht Cup announce official charity partner01/03/2012 The special edition of the Superyacht Cup coming to Cowes in 2012 has announced Sail4Cancer as the official charity for the regatta event.
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UKSA continue work for young Islanders28/02/2012 2011 has been the strongest year yet for Cowes-based maritime charity UKSA, who increased provision for young people, particularly those on the Island by 19%.
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CHC admin assistants needed28/02/2012 Part time admin assistants and receptionists required at Shepards Wharf Marina.
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CHC February E-newsletter24/02/2012 All the latest news from Cowes Harbour Commission
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Planning go ahead for new marina facilities in Cowes21/02/2012 Cowes Harbour Commission has been granted full planning consent to progress development of the ‘Sugar Store’ warehouse at its Shepherds Wharf site. As well as improving facilities for yachtsmen visiting Cowes harbour, the new building will create business opportunities in the marine sector. Expressions of interest are now being encouraged from prospective commercial operators.
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Boat and Leisure 2012 Festival marks Diamond Jubilee in Cowes20/02/2012 Organisers of the British Leisure Show have unveiled plans for an inspiring FREE to attend Boat & Leisure Festival in Cowes, Isle of Wight, over the Jubilee bank holiday on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th June 2012.
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I Love Sailing grand prize to be announced16/02/2012 If you are visiting the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show (03-04 March, Alexander Palace, London) don’t miss the chance to find out how you could win an amazing prize package this summer with the I Love Sailing Facebook competition.
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Help shape the future of RYA training15/02/2012 The RYA would like to hear your views on what you want from RYA courses.
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Activate your Laser Fleet continues in 201209/02/2012 Sailing clubs across the country including those in Cowes will be busy dusting off their boat covers this year, as the Activate Your Laser Fleet scheme continues into 2012 to encourage even more sailors to get back out on the water and sailing regularly.
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Rallye Sunseeker 201209/02/2012 The MSA British Rally Championship starts on 24th and 25th February with Rallye Sunseeker.
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Pantaenius renews support of Superyacht Cup09/02/2012 International insurance company Pantaenius has renewed a three year sponsorship agreement with the Superyacht Cup regatta in Palma, including the Olympic Edition of the regatta in Cowes in July 2012.
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Nautor's Swan appoint new Commercial Director07/02/2012 Nautor’s Swan has appointed a new Commercial Director for 2012. The role has been taken by Luca Lucheschi marking a turning point in the evolution of the luxury yacht brand.
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Britannia arrives back into Cowes06/02/2012 The Britannia Yacht arrived in Cowes over the weekend after being towed from Norway.
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Positive 2012 start for Nautor's Swan02/02/2012 Manufacturers of luxury yachts, Nautor’s Swan, have started 2012 on an incredibly positive note. Following on from the success of the final quarter of 2011, six new orders for Swan yachts have been finalised due for delivery during 2012 and early 2013.
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2012 Panerai British Classic Week dates announced27/01/2012 Saturday 7th July to Saturday 14th July will see the Panerai British Classic Week will take place. Competing yachts will again be berthed at Cowes Yacht Haven.
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CHC January 2012 E-newsletter26/01/2012 The January 2012 edition of the Cowes Harbour Commission e-newsletter.
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Entries have opened for the 2012 Round the Island Race23/01/2012 Entry for the 2012 JP Morgan Round the Island Race has now opened. First entries have been announced and the race website has had an update.
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Nations brew up a challenge for Commodores Cup 201220/01/2012 Interest from teams wishing to stake a claim on the prestigious Brewin Dolphin Commodores' Cup is running high with challengers from several nations including: England, Netherlands, France, Ireland and Hong Kong.
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New RNLI Lifeboat slipway19/01/2012 Work on the slipway for the new Cowes RNLI lifeboat station finally reached the stage this week when sections above the low water-line are now very much in evidence.
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Cowes Harbour Commission Job vacancy13/01/2012 Cowes Harbour Commission is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and disciplined individual to join its busy Kingston Marine Services team, afloat and ashore.
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£3m investment plan for floating bridge13/01/2012 The Island's Conservative councillors are proposing a £3 million deal to fund a new boat and they're pledging to shelve proposals to charge those passengers who currently travel for free.
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Clipper Round The World update13/01/2012 After an exhausting 24 hours of sail evolutions and repairs, Qingdao’s efforts to push forward in the diverging winds are paying off.
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Must have Musto for Cowes 201212/01/2012 Leading performance clothing brand Musto has made additions and improvements to its Technical Sailing Collections across middle and entry priced garments, perfect for Cowes 2012.
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Royal Southern Yacht Club appoints new secretary12/01/2012 At the commencement of the 175th Anniversary year, the Commodore, Flag Officers & Executive Committee of the Royal Southern Yacht Club in Hamble, Hampshire, are pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Pullinger as Club Secretary with immediate effect.
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New look AquaX UK comes to Cowes in 201211/01/2012 P1 AquaX UK is set to go from strength to strength in 2012 thanks to progressive category changes, the introduction of modified skis and a major overhaul of the calendar.
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RYA Active Marina programme celebrates success10/01/2012 The RYA Active Marina Programme celebrated the end of a successful 2011 pilot year with a glass of bubbly at the Tullett Prebon London International London Boat Show on Saturday (07 January 2012).
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One Stop Sailing launches exclusive competition10/01/2012 Cowes based travel and worldwide yacht charter agency One Stop Sailing will be exhibiting at the London Outdoor show (including the London Boat Show) from the 12th and the 15th January at stand AT 170.
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The HELP Appeal appoints new team member09/01/2012 The Helicopter Emergency Landing Pads (HELP) Appeal, established by the County Air Ambulance Trust to help fund much needed helipad facilities at emergency departments across the UK, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pamela Fry as Regional Manager for the South.
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RYA Sailability launch this year's Sunsail Regatta09/01/2012 The RYA’s official charity RYA Sailability had plenty to celebrate as it kick started the year at the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show on Friday (06 January 2012).
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Massive cash boost for Cowes RNLI07/01/2012 A surprise boost to the £1m fund raising appeal for a new Cowes lifeboat station.
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Wight Vodka RS Elite Nationals Cowes 201205/01/2012 The RS Elite National Championships will round out this year’s prestigious RYS summer programme from 30th August to 2nd September 2012.
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Local Notices to Mariners No 505/01/2012 CURRENT NOTICES TO MARINERS IN FORCE
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Local Notices to Mariners No 405/01/2012 Watch House Beacon Lit and Works in the Vicinity
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RYS announces "big yacht" invites to Cowes05/01/2012 The Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes has confirmed invitations to eight of the most beautiful Big Class yachts in the world to race in 2012 Westward Cup regatta.
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Shepards Wharf welcomes a growing Etchell Fleet14/03/2012 As the dawn of a new season beckons the resident Etchells at Shepards Wharf Marina are gearing up for an exciting season ahead of competitive sailing including the national world qualifiers
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Spotlight on Captain Peter Jackson14/03/2012 When Peter Jackson Retired from the Royal Navy in 2001 he moved to East Cowes and quickly became involved in local sailing clubs with some instructing at UKSA.
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Commissioner's Insight - Roger Mathias24/01/2012 Over the next few editions of this newsletter, the Cowes Harbour Commissioners will be taking the opportunity to explain more about their individual roles and responsibilities. A priority for CHC is to explain its plans for the future and share information about how it intends to carry out its programme.
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Local Notices to Mariners Nos 204/01/2012 Marine safety management system reporting of damage, incidents and potential risk
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Cowes 201230/12/2011 Cowes 2012 promises to be a vintage year. Here's ten reasons to visit...
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Cowes Week 2012 fireworks cancelled?20/12/2011 Just a week after hearing that the Extreme Sailing Series will not be returning to Cowes Week in 2012, organisers Cowes Week Limited has announced that it has decided to cancel? the traditional Cowes Week fireworks display. In the same press release CWL confirmed that entry fees will be kept at 2011 levels with a 20% discount offered to "early bird entries".
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RYA disappointed that UK e-borders programme goes ahead19/12/2011 The RYA is disappointed to learn that Government still intends to progress with its original plans to introduce the proposed e-Borders programme into the recreational boating sector in 2014.
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Growing entry list for Superyacht Cup 2012 regattas16/12/2011 Organisers of the Superyacht Cup are preparing for one of their biggest years in 2012 as the entry lists for the popular Palma regatta and the brand new Superyacht Cup Cowes, UK have surged over the last two months.
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New RYA professional practices course15/12/2011 For professional crew, whether on board a work boat or private yacht, regardless of their position on board, it is vital they understand and comply with their legal responsibilities and carry out the requisite duty of care to their passengers, crew, and other water users.
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Why the Extreme 40s will not be coming to Cowes in 201214/12/2011 No bid from Cowes Week for 2012 Extreme Sailing Series.
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Cowes not confirmed as 2012 Extreme Sailing venue13/12/2011 The 2012 calendar for the Extreme Sailing Series was announced today but with no mention of Cowes as the UK venue.
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UKSA appoints new Head of Fundraising12/12/2011 Simon Samuels has joined the youth maritime training Academy UKSA as Head of Fundraising as the charity gears up to deliver new educational initiatives for disadvantaged young people in its 25th anniversary year.
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Red Funnel continues support of Cancer Trust12/12/2011 On Monday 12 December, Red Funnel Isle of Wight Ferries, presented a cheque for £6,634 to the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.
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Nautor's Swan set for busy 201206/12/2011 After a successful final quarter in 2011, Nautor’s Swan, manufacturers of luxury yachts, are looking forward to a busy year in 2012 with the yard in Pietarsaari, Finland, almost at capacity with a combination of new build projects and a number refits taking place.
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One Stop Sailing competition to win Boat Show tickets06/12/2011 One Stop Sailing is getting ready for a busy January as they prepare to exhibit at the London Active Travel Show. To celebrate this they are giving away 10 tickets, which will give access to all 4 shows at Excel in London.
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South Boats launch new website today06/12/2011 South Boats Ltd are delighted to announce the launch today of a new website for South Boats Service Centre.
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Feedback drives AAM Cowes Week 2012 improvements05/12/2011 Each year, Cowes Week Limited (CWL) conducts a detailed evaluation of the feedback received from competitors and visitors to Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week.
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RYA at The 2012 London Boat Show05/12/2011
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UKSA becomes DoE activity provider02/12/2011 Youth maritime charity UKSA has been awarded Approved Activity Provider (AAP) status by The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) to deliver practice and qualifying expeditions in sailing and kayaking for the Bronze and Silver Award schemes.
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I Love Sailing competition returns01/12/2011 The I Love Sailing Facebook competition is back and this time it’s bigger and better than ever!
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Government recognises RYA concerns over SAR replacement01/12/2011 On 28 November, the Department for Transport (DfT) published a notice in the Official Journal of the European Union November to commence procurement for a new UK wide service contract which will provide a search and rescue capability provided by civilian crews, enabling the Armed Forces to focus activity on their front line operations.
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Work begins on new RNLI slipway29/11/2011 Progress towards the new RNLI lifeboat station for Cowes has been ‘ramped up’ this month after builders started work on constructing the new slipway for the crew’s all important rescue missions.
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Redevelopment project - Shepards Wharf Marina29/11/2011 Redevelopment project - Shepards Wharf Marina
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Regular Cowes ship Swanland sinks28/11/2011 The Swanland cargo ship broadcast a Mayday signal at 2am on Sunday morning when its hull cracked in storm force conditions, 20 miles north west of Llyn peninsula in north Wales. The vessel and its Russian crew of 8 were on route to Cowes with a cargo of limestone.
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Swimmers dare to brave it for Ellen MacArthur Trust28/11/2011 In conjunction with The Little Gloster’s Christmas Markets this year, yesterday (Sunday 27th November) saw the annual 'Dare to Brave it Charity Swim'.
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Simulator technology to help 2012 Powerboat Festival25/11/2011 Formula One World Championship teams have been using technically-advanced simulators for several years to develop both car and driver performance without the need to physically test on track.
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Royal Southern Yacht Club confirms 2012 dates24/11/2011 The Royal Southern Yacht Club confirms 2012 racing dates, hosts National Championships & 175th Anniversary events
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Vice Admirals Cup 201224/11/2011 The 2012 Vice Admirals Cup will be hosted by the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club and will welcome the Laser SB3 fleet in Cowes.
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MOB rescuers during Round the Island win award23/11/2011 The unusually high number of incidents on the water during this year's Round the Island Race resulted in the highest level of nominations ever for the Nautica Outstanding Seamanship Award
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Special trophy awards for Swans22/11/2011 The Swan racing contingent has been honoured at the recent Royal Ocean Racing Club Prize Giving, being awarded a number of special trophies after a stunning summer of sailing.
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South Boats produce latest wind farm vessel21/11/2011 South Boats Ltd has announced the launch and commissioning of its 47ft offshore wind farm crew transfer vessel, 'Porth Wen'.
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FestiviTea returns for another year21/11/2011 Members of the Cowes division of the Isle of Wight National Autistic Society (NAS) are rolling up their sleeves and baking up a storm in anticipation of their very own cupcake themed FestiviTea party.
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Red Funnel staff pedal in the aid of Pudsey18/11/2011 Staff at the Red Funnel ferries are throwing themselves behind BBC Children in Need in an attempt to break a world record.
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Qingdao crew member injured in Clipper Round the World15/11/2011 The team on Qingdao has suspended racing to seek medical assistance for crew member who sustained a shoulder injury.
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STRUCTeam wins contract for Chinese blades15/11/2011 STRUCTeam, based in Cowes announced that it has gained two individual contracts for the design and structural engineering of large composite wind turbine blades.
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A big channel 4 experience for The Little Gloster14/11/2011 The Little Gloster took part in Ch4's 'Four in a Bed' programme which will be aired everyday this week at 5pm.
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Vestas Sailrocket team are building up to record attempt14/11/2011 The team behind the Vestas Sailrocket are building up towards attempting to break a world record.
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RORC run ARC kicks off in Las Palmas14/11/2011 With one week to go before the ARC 2011 fleet leave Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for Rodney Bay in Saint Lucia, crews from across the world marched and danced behind their national flags in a stirring parade around Las Palmas Marina.
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Extreme Sailing Series is coming to Ch4 and itunes09/11/2011 UK viewers can now watch the 2011 Extreme Sailing Series six-part TV series starting on Saturday, 12 November on Channel 4.
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South Boats win another multi-million pound contract08/11/2011 South Boats, based in East Cowes, has signed a contract with Seacat Services to build another four vessels for the wind turbine market.
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RYA Raymarine instructor conference 201208/11/2011 You can now book your place on the RYA Raymarine Yachtmaster Instructor Conference 2012, to be held at the Bournemouth Marriott Highcliff Hotel, 28-29 January 2012.
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Olympic torch to visit the Island07/11/2011 The Olympic torch will now visit the Isle of Wight during its 70-day tour of the country.
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New Cowes RNLI station takes shape04/11/2011 Initial piling work has started on the Cowes RNLI lifeboat station.
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Royal Corinthian charity lunch & fashion show04/11/2011 The Royal Corinthian Yacht Club is holding a charity lunch and fashion show on Thursday 8th December.
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RYA advises clubs to dredge before April 201204/11/2011 The RYA is advising clubs and RYA recognised training centres to undertake any required maintenance/navigational dredging activity before 1 April 2012.
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Vestas awarded regional growth fund02/11/2011 Vestas Technology UK have been successful in their bid.
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Multi-million pound contract for GKN02/11/2011 Given by Cobham Mission Equipment, the contract will see the design, development and manufacture of air to air refuelling equipment for the A400M military airlifter.
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Leg-up from the UKSA for young unemployed01/11/2011 Youth maritime charity UKSA has announced that six unemployed young people have joined a new training programme designed to equip them with the skills and work experience to find full time jobs.
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New Cowes base for Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust31/10/2011 The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust has received a huge boost from Dean & Reddyhoff Marina's, who will contribute towards a new permanent premises in East Cowes.
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Alarm raised after 'drifing' RIB sighted in the Solent31/10/2011 The sight of a RIB ‘drifting’ near the entrance to Southampton Water sparked an alert involving Cowes RNLI lifeboat this weekend.
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Local sailor makes the grade27/10/2011 Following a gruelling selection process, East Cowes sailor Ben Gibson has joined 22 of Britain’s aspiring young keelboat sailing talents to earn their call up to the British Keelboat Academy.
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New sponsor for Commodore's Cup27/10/2011 Next July will see the 11th running of the Commodores’ Cup sailing championship and The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) is delighted to announce Brewin Dolphin as the new Title Sponsor.
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Exhibition speaker voices concern over shop closure25/10/2011 An exhibition focusing on the history of shops and public houses in Cowes, Gurnard and Northwood prompted a note of concern from its guest of honour about the future of such businesses.
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Caffari nominated for prestigious Times award24/10/2011 Dee Caffari heads up the lost of female high achievers nominated for the Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year Awards.
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South Boats Ltd receive six new orders21/10/2011 This week has seen South Boats Special Projects Ltd receive orders for a total of six new vessels.
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New Soto 40 recruit to train in the Solent20/10/2011 Lance Adams and his crew are to start training in the Solent in preparation for the Audi MedCup.
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New Commodores' Cup sponsor19/10/2011 Royal Ocean Racing Club Announce New Title Sponsor for Commodores' Cup
Royal Ocean Racing Club Announce New Title Sponsor for Commodores' Cup
Royal Ocean Racing Club Announce New Title Sponsor for Commodores' Cup
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Crane placed on at-risk register19/10/2011 The Isle of Wight Council has been blamed for allowing an iconic Island landmark to decay to the point where it is in danger of falling down.
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GRP Laminates win South Cats license18/10/2011 GRP Laminates of Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK, secured orders for three South Cat designs within weeks of reaching an exclusive, worldwide agreement to be solely responsible for the manufacture and marketing of these well-proven craft.
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P1 calls for move from 'Chequebook Racing'18/10/2011 London, 18 October, 2011 - Powerboat P1 has set out its vision for the future of powerboat racing at the 84th UIM General Assembly taking place this week at the Yas Marina Hotel (pictured above) in Abu Dhabi.
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Cannonball Team Racing Trophy17/10/2011 The Royal London Yacht Club has the honour of hosting this event again when the Royal London sailing team will be competing against members of the Royal Netherlands Yacht Club of Muiden and Royal St George Yacht Club of Dun Laoghaire.
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RNLI crew are versatile rescuers17/10/2011 Cowes RNLI lifeboat crewman Peter Cunningham knows all about multi-tasking when it comes to emergency services, thanks to a spell in New Zealand.
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UKSA & T3 triathlon partnership12/10/2011 This autumn will see triathlon camps reaching the Isle of Wight for the first time through a new partnership between T3 and Cowes based charity UKSA.
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Mooring holder renewals due soon12/10/2011 In around four week’s time all main harbour and river mooring holders will be receiving their renewal notices.
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Winterising rates from Cowes Harbour Commission12/10/2011 If you're planning to take your boat out of the water, this is the time to do it. Both Shepards Wharf Marina and Kingston Marine Boatyard are offering competitive rates for winterisation.
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RNLI kept busy on choppy waters12/10/2011 A 28 foot yacht with a potentially serious problem with its rudder was towed through a choppy Solent into Cowes yesterday afternoon by the local RNLI lifeboat.
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RORC 'Oscars' Announced11/10/2011 The Royal Ocean Racing Club announces it's championship winners.
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Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust celebrates11/10/2011 The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust – the charity which aims to rebuild the confidence of young people who have suffered from cancer or leukaemia through sailing – is celebrating its busiest ever year after taking a record 302 young people on 14 life-changing trips in 2011.
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20 years of archaeology in the Solent10/10/2011 The Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology celebrates its twentieth birthday with a public event on board SS Shieldhall in Southampton.
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Million Pennies Appeal launches for Cowes lifeboat10/10/2011 Schools and youth groups have been asked to help as the Cowes RNLI Station appeal reaches the quarter milestone.
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ASTO Small Ships race a huge success07/10/2011 Young people from the IW and around the UK, from disadvantaged backgrounds, descended on Cowes last weekend for their chance to be a part of a huge sailing race.
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UKSA calls on superyacht sector to fund training06/10/2011 The charity partners are campaigning to raise awareness for the need to invest in a new generation of captains, officers and deckhands who can take the rapidly evolving sector forward.
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Local Notice to Mariners No.3804/10/2011 Cowes Harbour Commission has released the following Local Notice to Mariners.
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Wind Park developers meet with local boating clubs04/10/2011 Eneco, the poposed developers of Navitus Bay wind park, met with local boating clubs at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes on Friday 30th Sept.
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Proposed Town Quay developments03/10/2011 Proposed developments to Town Quay.
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Shepards Wharf Marina development latest images23/11/2011 Shepards Wharf Marina development latest images
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Superyacht Cup 201211/10/2011 The Superyacht Cup is coming to Cowes next year to hold a special edition regatta coinciding with the London 2012 Olympics.
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Cowes sailing team set for Bermuda30/09/2011 A Cowes based amateur sailing team is jetting off to Bermuda tomorrow after gaining a wild-card entry to the biggest match racing event in the world.
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RIBEX show to move to Gunwharf Quays29/09/2011 The first step on the path to Portsmouth hosting a major boat show is being taken next May, when the RIBEX show comes to the city for the first time.
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Proposed plans for Shepards Wharf Marina29/09/2011 Cowes Harbour Commission has approved a major redevelopment of the existing “Sugar Store” on the north side of Shepards Wharf Marina. It is intended that this will complement the existing facilities at Shepards Wharf providing new workshop units and office space for local businesses as well as a new bar/restaurant.
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Regulation changes for Cowes28/09/2011 Regulation changed for Cowes.
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Brambles Cricket Match04/10/2011 For many years past, the Royal Southern Yacht Club from Hamble in Hampshire and the Island Sailing Club from Cowes on the Isle of Wight, have challenged each other to the annual Bramble Bank cricket match in the Solent.
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BeCalmed Back Care Awareness10/10/2011 17th - 23rd October is 'Back Care Awareness Week' at BeCalmed Spa, Cowes
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Hillary Thorpe exhibition28/09/2011 Well known Island artist, Hilary Thorpe is holding an exhibition of her works in Cowes during the first week of October.
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Cricket Players needed this evening28/09/2011 The Royal Yacht Club has challenged the Island Sailing Club to a game of cricket this evening.
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Young Islander wins UKSA and Trinity House Award23/09/2011 The UKSA has awarded a prestigious Trinity House Bursary to James Boast of Shanklin who will now join the 'Yachting Cadetship Training Programme' this year.
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JOG Cherbourg Race tomorrow22/09/2011 The Junior Offshore Group will be starting their annual Cherbourg Race tomorrow evening (Thursday 22th September).
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Hampshire Constabulary launch Project Kraken21/09/2011 Project Kraken is delivering an enhanced crime 'vigilance' capability within the maritime environment of the Solent.
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Superyacht Cup comes to Cowes for Olympics20/09/2011 Organisers of the Superyacht Cup regattas have confirmed dates for the two editions of the regatta next year including the first ever Superyacht Cup in Cowes.
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BeCalmed Spa28/09/2011 BeCalmed Spa has been providing high quality treatments using only the best quality ESPA products from their Cowes branch for 5 years now.
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Cowes is represented at Southampton Boat Show20/09/2011 Cowes is being well represented at the 2011 PSP Southampton Boat Show with the likes of Aquatogs and Sea Safe.
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Lifeboat training exercise turns into real thing19/09/2011 A training session in the Solent for the crew of Cowes RNLI today turned out to be more serious when they were tasked to go to the aid of a dismasted yacht in Osborne Bay.
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South Boats move to Venture Quays19/09/2011 The pioneer in manufacturing service vessels has moved premises to Venture Quays in East Cowes.
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COWES.co.uk at the Southampton Boat Show16/09/2011 The COWES.co.uk team will be at the PSP Southampton Boat Show this year.
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Update on team Qingdao in Clipper 11-1215/09/2011 Island skipper Ian Conchie and team Qingdao sit at second place in the Clipper Round the World Race 11-12 on Leg 2.
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Superyacht Cup comes to Cowes for 201209/09/2011 Now in its 16th year, The Superyacht Cup will be hosting a Special Edition in Cowes from 22nd - 25th July 2012 to coincide with the start of the London Olympics.
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UKSA makes key appointments to achieve charitable aims09/09/2011
Youth maritime charity UKSA has announced a series of changes to its operational, marketing and fund-raising functions to meet strategic and educational goals as the training provider enters its 25th anniversary year.
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Red Funnel celebrates 150 years of service08/09/2011 On Saturday 10th September 2011, Red Funnel will be celebrating 150 years of service.
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Paralympic sailing stars at Little Britain Chalenge Cup08/09/2011 The GBR Paralympic sailing team will be coming together as one crew to compete against several hundred able bodied sailors at the Little Britain Challenge Cup.
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RYA to launch new ebooks and publications07/09/2011
The RYA’s Publications Department will be unveiling some fantastic new technology and publications at this year’s PSP Southampton Boat Show (16-24 September), starting with launch of RYA eBooks on Saturday 17 at 14.00 on the RYA stand.
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UKSA and Gipsy Moth IV at Southampton Boat Show07/09/2011
This year at the Southampton Boat Show, find out how UKSA can help launch a successful career in the maritime industry as well as view and sail historic yacht Gipsy Moth IV.
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Free lifejacket safety checks in Cowes07/09/2011 A free check-up of lifejackets is being provided by the RNLI at Cowes Yacht Haven this week.
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Impressive boating displays for Southampton Boat Show06/09/2011 The UK’s leading outdoor boat show returns to Mayflower Park from 16 – 25 September, showcasing exciting boating spectacles and a selection of unusual and exciting feature boats.
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Royal Navy ships into Southampton Boat Show05/09/2011 This year's PSP Southampton Boat Show will play host to the impressive HMS Bulwark from 22nd - 25th September.
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Luxury cruise liner due in Cowes05/09/2011
The Hebridean Princess is due in Cowes Wednesday 7th September.
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Progress for Island skipper in Clipper 11-1205/09/2011 Ian Conchie and team Qingdao make good progress in Race 2 of the Clipper 11 - 12 Round the World Yacht Race.
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A busy day for Cowes RNLI02/09/2011
The professionalism of Cowes lifeboat members was twice put to the test when they assisted pleasure boats on the wind-swept Solent this afternoon - the first involving a broken down motorboat and the other a dismasted yacht.
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Cowes to Cherbourg Race starts today02/09/2011 The Royal Ocean Racing Club's annual Cowes to Cherbourg race starts 2nd September.
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Island Skipper competing in Clipper Race31/08/2011 Island skipper, Ian Conchie is competing in the 2011 Clipper Round the World race with team 'Qingdao'.
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P1 SuperStock 150 Class results30/08/2011
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Cowes-Poole-Cowes Race results30/08/2011 News reports surrounding the results of the 2011 Cowes-Torquay-Cowes Race.
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Cowes-Torquay-Cowes Race results30/08/2011 Sunday 28th August 2011 saw the Cowes-Torquay-Cowes Race as part of this year's British Powerboat Festival. Here are the full race results.
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Western Solent start for Cowes-Torquay-Cowes Race24/08/2011 The Cowes-Torquay-Cowes powerboat race will not be starting off the Royal Yacht Squadron line. Instead, on Sunday, 28 August, the fleet will be escorted to the starting area in the western Solent by the Red Jet start boat.
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South Boats Half Ton Classic Cup, Cowes, Day 224/08/2011 Day two of the 2011 Half Ton Classic Cup supported by South Boats saw the 38 strong fleet racing around the Isle of Wight in a ten hour marathon of mixed conditions and contrary tides.
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Strong entry expected for AquaX in Cowes24/08/2011 Organisers of the P1 AquaX Championship, the only Jet-Ski racing series to compete on the sea, are expecting a swell in numbers for the latest round of the 2011 season in Cowes on the Isle of Wight on Saturday, 27th August.
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Local Notices to Mariners Nos 35 & 3624/08/2011 Local Notices to Mariners Nos 35 & 36 which cover the British Powerboat Festival 2011
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South Boats Half Ton Classic Cup, Cowes update23/08/2011 A strong fleet of 38 assembled in Cowes for the 2011 Half Ton Classic Cup, supported by South Boats which continues to go from strength to strength.
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5th Half Ton Classics Cup, Cowes19/08/2011 5th Half Ton Classics Cup welcomes new title sponsor South Boats from Cowes.
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First back to back victory in 50 years for Fastnet19/08/2011
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Further records for the Fastnet Race16/08/2011 News report on further records broken durin the Rolex Fastnet Race 2011.
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Rolex Fastnet Race results16/08/2011
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Capsize for Fastnet competitor16/08/2011
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New Fastnet Record15/08/2011 Maxi Banque Populaire, the French 140 foot trimaran skippered by Loick Peyron, set a new outright multihull race record for the Rolex Fastnet Race
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Multihuls reach the Fastnet Rock15/08/2011
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Cowes Week 2011 - Day Eight15/08/2011 Report for day eight of the Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2011.
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Rolex Fastnet Race update15/08/2011
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Rolex Fastnet Race starts today in Cowes14/08/2011 The largest, most diverse fleet of racing boats ever assembled in the history of offshore yachting will set sail this morning from Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK in the Rolex Fastnet Race.
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AAM Cowes Week 2011 fireworks12/08/2011 The traditional end to Cowes Week is the Friday evening fireworks display over Cowes Harbour.
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Cowes Week 2011 - Day Seven12/08/2011
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Rolex Fastnet Race - two days to go12/08/2011 With only two days left until the start of the Rolex Fastnet Race, a press conference was held in Cowes.
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UKSA calls for talks on rioting Britain12/08/2011 UKSA has called for politicians to include charitable organisations in immediate talks to address the issues underlying the riots and looting in London and other UK cities.
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Cowes Week 2011 - Day Six12/08/2011
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HRH The Princess Royal starts XOD race in Cowes11/08/2011
HRH The Princess Royal fires start gun for XOD special Centenary Race Day at Cowes
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Royal visit to Shepards Wharf11/08/2011 HRH The Princess Royal made an impromptu visit to Peppermint Shepards Wharf Marina yesterday afternoon.
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Extreme Sailing Series racing cancelled11/08/2011 The Extreme Sailing Series racing was cancelled on day 5 of Act 5 due to strong winds and rough conditions.
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Artemis winner narrowly misses out on world record11/08/2011
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Cowes Week 2011 - Day Five11/08/2011
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Cowes Week 2011 - Day Four09/08/2011 Full report on the fourth day of Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2011.
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Extreme Sailing Series day four report10/08/2011
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Ladies Day returns to Cowes Week09/08/2011 Report on what's going on for Ladies Day (Tuesday 9th August) at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week
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Extreme Sailing Series day three report09/08/2011
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Cowes Week 2011 - Day Three09/08/2011 The thousands of competitors at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week enjoyed another glorious sunny day, with a brisk west-north-westerly wind providing spectacular sailing.
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Cowes Week 2011 - Day Two08/08/2011 Reports of Day 2 of the Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2011. (Sunday 7th August)
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Extreme Sailing Series sees race ending crash08/08/2011 Day 2 in Act 5 of the Extreme Sailing Series yesterday (Sunday 7th August) saw a crash between Artemis Racing and Groupe Edmond de Rothschild that ended to race.
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Families turn out for Cowes Week07/08/2011 Crowds flock to Cowes for 'Family Day' and a busy day of activities.
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Action starts for the Extreme 40s07/08/2011 Action starts at Egypt point, Cowes for Act 5 of the Extreme Sailing Series.
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XOD extravaganza at Cowes Week07/08/2011 Update on the first day's XOD racing at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2011.
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Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2011 - Day 107/08/2011 A summary of the day's action from Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week on the isle of Wight
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Dramatic collision between supertanker & yacht06/08/2011 A yacht was dramatically di-masted after it hit a supertanker in the Solent off Cowes.
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The spirit of Cowes05/08/2011 Toe in the Water is celebrating its third birthday as the official charity for this year’s Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week. Twenty one servicemen and women, thirteen of whom have been profoundly wounded, some sustaining loss of limbs, will be competing at the event with the charity.
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Local Notices to Mariners Nos 31, 32 & 3304/08/2011 Local Notices to Mariners issued by Cowes Harbour Commission re Cowes Week and the Fastnet Race.
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Status Quo rock the dock04/08/2011 Status Quo performed a one-night-only concert at Cowes Yacht Haven on 4th August
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Local Notices to Mariners No 28, 29 & 3003/08/2011
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Cowes Dinghy Week 201102/08/2011
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New tech for AAM Cowes Week 201102/08/2011 Aberdeen Asset Management introduce a host of new technology for Cowes Week 2011.
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Aberdeen's Extreme 40 in Cowes01/08/2011 Aberdeen Asset Management have sponsored an Extreme 40 that will compete in the Extreme Sailing Series, one of the highlights of Cowes Week 2011.
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HRH Princess Royal to attend XOD Class race26/07/2011 HRH Princess Royal will attend Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2011 and fire the starting cannon for the XOD Class race on Thursday 11th August.
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CHC Cowes Week 2011 Useful Tips03/08/2011
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RORC Channel Race29/07/2011
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RYS announce Inaugural Offshore Race29/07/2011
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New Flying 15 World Champions29/07/2011
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Local Notices to Mariners No 2828/07/2011
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Seven days of extreme action in Cowes28/07/2011
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Last few tickets available for Status Quo in Cowes27/07/2011 Rock band legends Status Quo are performing in Cowes Yacht Haven for one night only on August 3rd 2011. And 'The Manfreds' will perform Thursday 4th August 2011.
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Close of the Panerai British Classic Week25/07/2011
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Local Notices to Mariners Nos 26 & 2722/07/2011
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Swan European Regatta 2011 round up22/07/2011
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Classic cars join classic boats in Cowes22/07/2011 Cars from the HERO club held an auto test in Cowes Yacht Haven, the start of the 2011 Summer Trial, as part of the Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes.
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Local Notices to Mariners Nos 21, 22, 23, 24 & 2521/07/2011 Local Notices to Mariners issued by Cowes Harbour Commission & relating to Cowes Week 2011.
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'Challenge Day' at Panerai British Classic Week21/07/2011
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Panerai British Classic Week 201121/07/2011 Scott MacLeod, one of the organisers of the Panerai British Classic Week, talks about this year's event.
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Launch of the Gipsy Moth Trust21/07/2011 The Launch of The Gipsy Moth Trust together with the Royal Navy and HERO's reliability trial start.
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Cowes Week 2011 Events Diary28/07/2011
Cowes Week is one of the biggest social events of the year and 2011 promises to be bigger than ever attracting over 100,000 spectators and visitors ashore. A whole host of events are happening over the week of the 6th -13th August and we've put together a full diary of these social events.
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Advice from Nick Gill on the right kit for Cowes Week28/07/2011
Gill are one of the sponsors of Cowes Week 2011, we chatted with Chairman and founder Nick Gill about his thoughts on the right kit to enjoy Cowes on and off the water.
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Day 3 Of 2011 Panerai British Classic Week20/07/2011 Day 3 of the 2011 Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes, the fleet of vintage and classic yachts were able to successfully complete Race 2 of the regatta in winds which eventually ranged from 6 - 12 knots.
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RNLI submit work license for new Cowes station20/07/2011 New Cowes lifeboat station proposal from RNLI
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50th Anniversary Daring Class Sail Past20/07/2011
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Tough conditions on day 2 of Panerai Classic Week20/07/2011
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Windy start for the Panerai British Classic Week19/07/2011 The Panerai British Classic Week starts with rough conditions.
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Swan Regatta Classes Decided Final Race18/07/2011 All Four Swan European Regatta Classes Decided on the Final Race.
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Race Reports from the IRC National Championship18/07/2011 Race Reports from this weekend's RORC IRC National Championship.
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Cowes Week Berths From Just £18715/07/2011 Cowes Harbour Master is able to offer new berths for Cowes Week for a 10m yacht from just £187.
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Panerai British Classic Yacht Regatta11/07/2011 Excitement grows as the Panerai British Classic Yacht Regatta in Cowes draws closer. Running from Saturday 16th - 23rd July, the week features a number of classic boat races and a great social calendar.
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Round the Island challenge for Harbour Commission07/07/2011 A record breaking year for the Round the Island Race requires plenty of co-operation and planning to ensure a smooth event on the day in Cowes.
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Ancasta open an office in Cowes06/07/2011 Buying and selling boats in Cowes might just have got easier?
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'THE' crew venue for Cowes Week20/07/2011
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Swan European Regatta Cowes04/07/2011 The European Swan fleet heads to the shores of Cowes, Isle of Wight between 9th - 15th July to experience close racing afloat and friendly nights ashore.
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Winners of the 2011 Round the Island Race26/06/2011 Nick Rogers, who usually sails a 470 double-handed keelboat with partner Chris Grube, helmed Contessa 26 Sundowner to victory at the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race.
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Images from today's Round the Island Race25/06/2011 Images of the lead yachts starting off Cowes and racing up to the Needles.
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Big names hit Cowes for 80th "Round the Island"24/06/2011 Dame Ellen MacArthur, Ben Ainslie, Mike Perham and Jessica Watson, Tom Richardson, Julian Everitt, and Raymarine’s weather guru Libby Greenhalgh join the Island Sailing Club Commodore Mr Rod Nicholls in Cowes.
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Britain's favourite yacht race gears up23/06/2011 The countdown to the start of the 80th Anniversary Round the Island Race on Saturday 25th June.
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Advanced tidal stream data for Round the Island Race21/06/2011 Tactical racing oceanographic data specialist Tidetech is making its Solent and Isle of Wight tidal model available to all competitors in the JP Morgan Round the Island Race at no cost.
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Tough race to Cherbourg expected today17/06/2011 RORC Morgan Cup Race starts at the Squadron Line in Cowes at 1900 BST today (Friday 17th June 17).
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Local Notices to Mariners No 20(T) of 201115/06/2011 Round the Island Race Central Solent traffic restrictions
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Fastnet Race 2011 update15/06/2011 A record fleet will take part in the 2011 Rolex Fastnet Race on Sunday 14th August.
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Cowes sailor returns home13/06/2011 Chris Stanmore-Major talking after stepping onto UK soil for the first time, after completing his round the world solo adventure.
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100 XODs celebrate centenary in Cowes13/06/2011 A record entry as XOD Class secures billing as largest class racing in Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week Aug 2011
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Gary makes it a record breaker13/06/2011
ROUND THE ISLAND RACE ACHIEVES NEW HEIGHTS WITH A NEW RECORD ENTRY ANNOUNCED FOR THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY RACE
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Round the Island Race entries equal record09/06/2011 1875 boats have now entered the 2011 Round the Island Race on 25th June in Cowes.
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Isle of Wight Festival this weekend09/06/2011 It's a massive event with 90,000 fans expected this year. So if you're heading to Cowes please plan accordingly.
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Round the Island Race live GPS tracking07/06/2011 Sign up for live GPS tracking for the Round the Island Race, the organisers are introducing a range of enhancements for this year's race.
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2011 Clipper Round the World Race starts in Cowes03/06/2011 40,000 miles of ocean racing and around 450 people facing the challenge of a lifetime. When the starting gun goes off at the RYS line in Cowes for the Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race on 31st July 2011.
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Little Britain Laser SB3 Challenge Takes Off31/05/2011 Little Britain’s first Laser SB3 Challenge takes place on Friday 3rd June & Saturday 4th June in Cowes.
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Commodores' Cup 2012 advanced notice31/05/2011 The Royal Ocean Racing Club is delighted to announce details for the 2012 Commodores' Cup to be held in Cowes, Isle of Wight.
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French boats dominate Myth of Malham Race from Cowes30/05/2011 Organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in association with the Royal Yacht Squadron from Cowes around the Eddystone lighthouse.
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Race in Cowes Week -no boat required!24/05/2011 Ways to take part Cowes Week for those with sailing experience but without access to a boat of their own.
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Local Notices to Mariners No’s 17 & 1824/05/2011 LNTM issued by Cowes Harbour Commission
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Solan Goose wins Solent to Poole race23/05/2011 A great turnout of twenty-four yachts started from Royal Thames buoy on Saturday for SORC’s Poole Solo
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Fastnet - a true test of human endeavour21/05/2011 The Rolex Fastnet is more than just a race and the 44th edition starts from Cowes on Sunday 14th August 2011.
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Mount Gay is Cowes "Regatta Rum"19/05/2011 Mount Gay Rum will be back to support Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week as the official ‘Regatta Rum’ in 2011.
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CHC unveil new Shrape beacon19/05/2011 Cowes Harbour Commission have announced details of the new Shrape beacon
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UKSA in Cowes seek new Trustee17/05/2011
COWES based youth maritime charity UKSA, is seeking to appoint a new Trustee to help drive forward its charitable objectives.
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Entries flooding in for Panerai Classic17/05/2011 A wave of early entries for the 2011 Panerai British Classic Week in Cowes
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RYA interactive success12/05/2011 RYA's Essential Navigation and Seamanship is proving extremely popular with students and training centres alike.
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SeaSafe Systems product launch12/05/2011 The leading Cowes-based manufacturer of marine safety clothing and equipment, has launched the Pacific Lite gilet
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Panerai British Classic Week 201112/05/2011 Our friends at Panerai have sent through some classic images.
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XODs secure title sponsor for Cowes Week12/05/2011 The X One-design (XOD) class is delighted to announce Aberdeen Asset Management as its new title sponsor in this, its Centenary year.
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RYA aim to boost boating activity11/05/2011 The RYA has developed a series of information sheets to increase participation in boating
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Tidetech wins America's Cup licence11/05/2011 The tactical racing oceanographic data specialist has agreed to supply a licence to the America's Cup race.
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SORC’s Poole and back race10/05/2011 Solo Offshore Racing Club's Poole and back race weekend takes place on 21st and 22nd May starting from mid Solent.
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J.P. Morgan Round the Island Race entries top 110009/05/2011 Based on the total entry number of 1110 as at today, the Island Sailing Club has processed 618 ISCRS entries against 343 IRC entries.
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Drifting yacht rescued by Cowes Lifeboat08/05/2011 Cowes RNLI lifeboat raced to the aid of a yacht that was drifting into the main shipping channel in the Solent yesterday.
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RIBFEST will be rocking Cowes this weekend08/05/2011 RIBFEST is rocking up at Cowes Yacht Haven this weekend, with a jam-packed line up of top performers.
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Big names booked at RIBEX 201107/05/2011 Some of the biggest names in the RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) industry have signed up to appear at RIBEX in Cowes.
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Gipsy Moth IV - Sailing into 2011 Events04/05/2011 2011 sees historic yacht Gipsy Moth IV back on the water in Cowes and embarking in an exciting calendar of events.
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2011 RORC Cervantes Trophy Race results04/05/2011 The first race to France for the 2011 RORC Season’s Points Championship proved to be a real cracker.
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Families welcomed to AAM Cowes Week03/05/2011
Organiser announces plans to raise the profile of family oriented activities at this year’s AAM Cowes Week.
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Local Notice to Mariners No. 15(T) of 201101/05/2011 Snowden Special Mark Extinguished
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LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS NO 14 OF 201101/05/2011
DEPTH OF WATER IN THE VICINITY OF THE COWES CHAIN FERRY
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Sail into summer with UKSA01/05/2011
Learn to sail, kayak and windsurf this summer with the youth maritime charity UKSA in Cowes.
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Cowes RNLI Lifeboat rescue01/05/2011 Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Rescues three marine engineers
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RORC Cervantes Trophy Race start in Cowes28/04/2011 Cervantes Trophy Race. Starts Saturday, April 30 from RYS. First warning signal at 0750. Organised by RORC in association with the Société des Régates du Havre and the Royal Yacht Squadron.
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Calling all sailors...your sport needs you.28/04/2011 The RYA is urging sailors nationwide to take part in the Sport England Active People telephone survey if requested to help raise the profile of sailing across the nation.
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Images from the RORC Easter Challenge25/04/2011 Photos from the last day of the 2011 RORC Easter Challenge in Cowes
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Summer-like finale to RORC Easter Challenge24/04/2011 A RORC Easter Challenge where competitors not only head home wiser after three days of coaching, but also with suntans...
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Interview with Owen Pay, Co-Owner of Njord, about the history of the Dragon Class24/04/2011 A fascinating overview of the class by experienced Dragon sailor, Owen Pay.
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RORC Easter Challenge- Day 2 report24/04/2011 "Pulling the wind rabbit out of the hat," report by James Boyd
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Interview with Charlie Walker, MD of the Sebago Round Britain and Ireland Challenge23/04/2011 MD Charlie Walker tells cowes.co.uk about the Sebago RBI Challenge, the race that circumnavigates Britain and Ireland in 28 days.
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Dragon Jubilee Cup starts today at 1200 from Royal London Yacht Club Shore Line23/04/2011 Find out more about the Solent Dragons in this interview with Hon Secretary of the Dragon Class Solent Division, Josy Roberts Pay.
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Sebago Round Britain and Ireland Yacht Challenge arrives in Cowes22/04/2011 The Sebago Round Britain and Ireland Challenge today made its official stopover in Cowes at East Cowes Marina as the boats near the end of their 2,000 mile race.
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RORC Easter Challenge - Day 1 report22/04/2011 Report of the first day's sailing by James Boyd.
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Exclusive Interview with Ian Loffhagen, RORC Racing Manager22/04/2011 Find out more about this year's RORC Easter Challenge from RORC Racing Manager, Ian Loffhagen.
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UK's top powerboats in Cowes21/04/2011 The Powerboat P1 Superstock Championship will compete at this year’s British Powerboat Festival.
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RORC 2011 season opener21/04/2011 RORC 2011 season opener gets underway on the Solent this Friday with the first races of the club’s annual RORC Easter Challenge
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Your chance to start the Round the Island Race19/04/2011 Help the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, the official charity of this year’s J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race through its ‘BUY A MILE’ initiative.
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Aberdeen Cowes Week entries up 60%18/04/2011 Cowes is looking forward to welcoming a wide range of local and international competitors to this year’s Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week.
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Magic Marine Launch Party marks opening of new UK store in Cowes15/04/2011 All welcome at Cowes Yacht Haven Events Centre this evening for night of entertainment to celebrate launch of Magic Marine in the UK.
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Young Cowes Crewman Max Notches Up Another Achievement15/04/2011 Cowes RNLI lifeboat crew member, Max Rimington, has for the second time demonstrated that youth need be no barrier to achieving officially recognised seamanship skills.
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Latest Round the Island Race 2011 update, Cowes12/04/2011 Spreading a little happiness with the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2011
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Status Quo will rock Cowes on 3rd August12/04/2011 Rock band legends Status Quo are performing in Cowes Yacht Haven for one night only on August 3rd 2011
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Sam Goodchild Awarded First Artemis Solo Scholarship09/04/2011 Twenty-one-year-old Sam Goodchild from Southampton has been awarded the first Artemis Offshore Academy Scholarship to help him forge a competitive solo offshore racing career.
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RORC Easter Challenge - A Golden Opportunity08/04/2011 The countdown to the 20th edition of the RORC Easter Challenge begins.
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Exclusive interview with Chris Ellyatt about sponsoring Cowes Week07/04/2011 Our exclusive conversation with Chris Ellyatt, Head of Distribution, Aberdeen Asset Management about its sponsorship of Cowes Week.
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New 2011 Cowes Port Handbook available now...07/04/2011 The 2011 edition of the official Cowes Port Handbook, the sister to cowes.co.uk, is now available to pick-up for FREE in Cowes and East Cowes.
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Celia Imrie launches £1m campaign in Cowes05/04/2011 Celia Imrie, much-loved actress and star of stage and screen, has officially launched a £1M public appeal for funds to create a new lifeboat station in Cowes.
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RYA - Activate your fleet...30/03/2011 The RYA is encouraging sailors to dust off their boat covers and take to the water as part of the new Activate Your Fleet programme.
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Big RIB Charters open in Cowes29/03/2011 Tim Thompson has set up a new company based in Cowes called Big RIB Charters which specialises in large commercial RIB's over 8 metres.
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Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club's new 38-berth marina29/03/2011
Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club is celebrating the completion of a new 38-berth marina, funded by The Crown Estate, at its premises in Cowes Harbour.
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Solo Offshore start season with Nab Tower race28/03/2011 SORC’S opening race of 2011 saw 25 out of 27 entries on the starting line, 22 yachts racing for the Carbon Pole Trophy.
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Round the World teenagers go Round the Island28/03/2011 Round the world teenage solo sailing stars unite for the J.P. Morgan Round the Island Race.
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Talisker single malt Scotch Whiskey to sponsor Cowes Dayboat Series17/03/2011 The Cowes Clubs and Classes Association (CCCA) is delighted to announce the support of Talisker, The Single Malt Scotch Whisky - Made by the Sea, in sponsoring all the weekend dayboat regattas at Cowes from April to October in 2011 and 2012.
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Local Notice to Mariners No 11 of 2011 -RECREATIONAL SAFETY08/03/2011 Local Notice to Mariners No 11 of 2011 - RECREATIONAL SAFETY
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World record boat launch in Cowes08/03/2011 Sailrocket 2 launched today in Cowes aims to beat the "Outright World Speed Sailing Record".
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RNLI launch two campaigns in Cowes, Isle of Wight28/02/2011 Lifeboat charity, the RNLI, is about to launch an Island-wide search for volunteers & raise £1M to improve its lifeboat station in Cowes.
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Little Britain's new Laser SB3 Challenge shapes up24/02/2011
The Little Britain Laser SB3 Challenge in Cowes has already attracted a shoal of enquiries from the sailing fraternity of the construction industry.
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RSYC Open Motor Boat Weekend, Cowes 28th May 201121/02/2011 A packed weekend of practical and fun events on the water and onshore for open motor boats will visit Cowes on 28th May.
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Sailrocket team launches its second-generation speed sailing boat.18/02/2011 Sailrocket team launches its second-generation speed sailing boat from the Isle of Wight on 8 March, 2011.
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Record entry for 2011 J.P. Morgan Round the Island Race16/02/2011 Online entries for the 2011 J.P. Morgan Round the Island Race opened in mid-January and already there are 367 entries being processed by the organisers Island Sailing Club.
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Cowes RNLI Lifeboat is urgently seeking crew.15/02/2011 Cowes RNLI Lifeboat is urgently seeking crew.
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Cowes Harbour Fuels avoids potential biodiesel threat to marine engines14/02/2011 Cowes Harbour Fuels has secured a new supply of Red Diesel with the original sulphur content and free from any biodiesel.
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Extreme Sailing Series teams announced14/02/2011 The full crew line-ups are unveiled ahead of the first Extreme Sailing Series™ Act to be hosted in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman in February 20th-24th.
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Seasonal position available at top Cowes marina09/02/2011 Shepards Wharf are seeking the first of three seasonal members of staff for its busy dry sailing and marina season.
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First entry confirmed for J.P. Morgan Round the Island Race 201107/02/2011
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Second Europa Race brings the IMOCA fleet to Cowes this summer.03/02/2011 An international yacht event to promote sustainable development will race from Istanbul to Cowes on the Isle of Wight between 1st July and 10th August 2011.
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Work in the heart of Cowes at Shepards Wharf Marina03/02/2011 A position has arisen for a receptionist/admin assistant at Shepards Wharf Marina, part of Cowes Harbour Commission and located in the heart of Cowes on the Isle of Wight.
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Cowes Week sponsor Boss launch iPhone app01/02/2011 Cowes Week sponsor Hugo Boss has launched an App for the Barcelona World Race which is compatible with the iPhone and iPad.
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Small Luxury Hotels of the World supports Britain’s favourite yacht race31/01/2011
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Cowes Week has agreed a three year title sponsorship deal with Aberdeen Asset Management from 201128/01/2011 Global investment management group, Aberdeen Asset Management PLC, has been announced as the new title sponsor of Cowes Week for an initial term of three years.
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Cowes yachtsman Chris Stanmore-Major finishes the second sprint of the VELUX 5 OCEANS25/01/2011 Cowes yachtsman Chris Stanmore-Major today sailed across the finish line of the second sprint of the VELUX 5 OCEANS
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GKN Aerospace, Cowes awarded first UK supplier award by Bell Helicopter25/01/2011 Following a recent and detailed assessment of the business, Bell Helicopter has awarded GKN Aerospace in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, UK, the coveted ‘Premier Supplier’ rating. Bell Helicopter has only awarded this to approximately 10% of its suppliers and GKN Aerospace is the first ever UK-based supplier to receive the award.
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Entries open for the 80th Round the Island Race, Cowes17/01/2011 The Island Sailing Club has opened entries for the 80th Anniversary staging of Britain’s favourite yacht race.
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Cowes Week Unveils Boss Watches As ‘Official Watch’ Of Cowes Week 201114/01/2011 Cowes Week Limited is pleased to announce BOSS Watches as the ‘Official Watch’ partner of Cowes Week 2011 - one of the UK’s longest running and most successful sporting events.
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World's first multi-media digital magazine for sailboat racers launched.12/01/2011
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Spencer Rigging of Cowes sign a major re-rig deal10/01/2011 Spencer Rigging Ltd is pleased to announce the signing of a £1.27m re-rig of the Indian Navy Training Ship INS Tarangini.
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Henri Lloyd support the Round the Island Race10/01/2011 A three-year deal has been agreed between Henri Lloyd and the Island Sailing Club, Cowes to be the Official Clothing Partner for the Round the Island Race.
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Raymarine's new Extended Warranty programme06/01/2011 Cowes based, Raymarine customers benefit from new Extended Warranty programme,giving three years peace of mind.
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Cowes floating bridge suspended06/01/2011 The Cowes floating bridge will be taken out of service at 8.30am onThursday 6th January to replace a drive shaft which has broken during the Christmas period.
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CBE for Cowes resident in New Year Honours List31/12/2010 Diane Roberts of Cowes, the Principal of Brockenhurst College in the New Forest, has received a CBE for services to Further Education in the New Year Honours list announced today.
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Titania of Cowes completes the Sydney to Hobart race29/12/2010 After three and a half days of sailing Titania of Cowes has completed the gruelling Rolex Sydney to Hobart yacht race 2010.
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Wild Oats XI protested, but now confirmed as winners of the Rolex Sydney to Hobart race29/12/2010 “We’re back and we’re just very happy to be here,” said Wild Oats XI skipper Mark Richards after the news that a race committee protest had been dismissed and that the 30.48 metre supermaxi owned by Bob Oatley could be officially declared line honours winner of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
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Titania of Cowes lying 18th as Wild Oats XI wins the Rolex Sydney Hobart race.28/12/2010 What has been touted as one of the toughest Rolex Sydney Hobart Races in recent years, saw the first finisher arrive in Hobart early this evening.
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Extreme Sailing returns to Cowes in 201126/12/2010 Cowes will once again be hosting a round of the Extreme Sailing Series during the Cowes Week Regatta 6th to 12th August 2011.
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Titania of Cowes starts the Rolex Sydney Hobart race.26/12/2010 Despite forecasts that this will be one of the toughest Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Races in years, the 87 strong fleet started in remarkably mild conditions on a flat Sydney Harbour at 1pm today in an 11 knot west-nor-westerly breeze.
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Cowes to host Swan European Regatta 201122/12/2010 The Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes on the Isle of Wight will be hosting the 2011 Swan European Regatta from 9th - 15th July. This biennial event promises a week of close, high energy racing on the Solent.
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Heathrow delays disrupt "Titania of Cowes"21/12/2010 The closure of Heathrow airport disrupted the travel arrangements for at least two of the "Titania of Cowes" team members in the Rolex Sydney to Hobart race yesterday.
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Classic powerboat race returns to Cowes in 201317/12/2010 Famous powerboat race from Cowes to Monte Carlo is set to return in 2013 after a break of 38 years.
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Calling Gold Roman Bowl winners and competitors from the past eight decades!13/12/2010 Cowes, Isle of Wight: The Island Sailing Club (ISC) and J.P. Morgan Asset Management, are busy putting together their plans to most fittingly commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the famous Round the Island Race in 2011, being held on Saturday 25th June.
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2011 Cowes-Torquay-Cowes race assured06/12/2010 A directors' meeting of the British Powerboat Racing Club in Cowes over the weekend has confirmed the appointment of John Moore (pictured) as event director.
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New Flag Officers elected at Royal Southern Yacht Club29/11/2010 The Club is delighted to welcome its new Flag Officers, duly elected at the AGM held on Saturday 27th November 2010.
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Chris Stanmore-Major completes first ever solo ocean race22/11/2010 British skipper Chris Stanmore-Major today became the fourth skipper to complete the first ocean sprint of the epic VELUX 5 OCEANS solo round the world yacht race. After 36 days and 44 minutes at sea, the 33-year-old from Cowes, Isle of Wight, crossed the finish line in Cape Town, South Africa, at 4.44pm local time in beautiful weather conditions.
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Dredging works at Cowes Yacht Haven and Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club.22/11/2010 Notice is hereby given that from Monday, 22 November to Friday, 24 December dredging will take place in and around Cowes Yacht Haven and Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club including the western side of the fairway.
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Round the Island Race on TV16/11/2010 If you missed the first part of the Channel 4 documentary featuring the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, then why not catch-up using the Channel 4 on-demand service
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Cowes Christmas Carnival 201011/11/2010 The Cowes Christmas Carnival will start from Ward Avenue at 7pm before making its way around the town to the High Street.
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Round the Island Race 2010 to feature in Channel 4 documentary this weekend11/11/2010 Channel 4 to broadcast documentary on J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race on Saturday 13 and Saturday 20 November.
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Round the Island Race enters its 80th year with continued support from Raymarine.02/11/2010 The Round the Island Race was first established in 1931 - 2011 marks the 80th anniversary of this great race. Raymarine commits to a further two-year term in support of the Race.
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Full planning consent granted for East Cowes Marina27/10/2010 Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) is delighted that full planning consent has been granted by the Isle of Wight Council for the next phase of the Cowes Outer Harbour Project - the East Cowes marina development on the Isle of Wight.
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New Website for Cowes28/10/2010 Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new publishing partner for the Cowes Port Handbook & Directory and its popular affiliated website at www.cowes.co.uk. Island Holiday Media Ltd and Netguides Ltd, have been granted the contract to develop, distribute and market the Handbook, Directory and website with immediate effect.
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Preferred Developer selected for Cowes Outer Harbour Project22/10/2010 The South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) has confirmed Sutton Harbour Holdings PLC as the preferred bidder in the process to identify a developer and operator for the new Outer Harbour development at East Cowes, on the Isle of Wight.
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Film star Valerie joins Cowes Harbour Authority in November22/10/2010 In another exciting move, the new pilot boat for Cowes Harbour Authority named Valerie, enters service in early November under the agreement with the new operator, Solent and Blue Line Cruises.
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