Welcome:

Since 1826 Cowes Week has played a key part in the British sporting summer calendar and is one of the UK’s longest running and most successful sporting events. It now stages up to 40 daily races for over 1,000 boats and is the largest sailing regatta of its kind in the world.

Cowes Week is a fusion of many exciting elements, with its great mix of competitive sailing and social activities. The 8,500 competitors range from Olympic and world class professionals to weekend sailors.  In excess of 100,000 spectators come to watch the sailing, enjoy the parties and live entertainment, and to experience the unique atmosphere. It is genuinely a one-of-a-kind event – come and see for yourself!

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Latest news

CWL pays tribute to Geoffrey Myburgh
It is with great sadness Cowes Week Limited has to report that Geoffrey Myburgh, Chairman of the Cowes Week Protest Committee since 1987, has died aged 81.
The Experience Club introduced across iconic British sporting events
The RNLI to enjoy a second year as the official charity for Cowes Week in 2010
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New to Cowes Week?

Whether you’re racing or spectating, finding all you need to know for your first Cowes Week couldn’t be easier! A great place to start is our Frequently Asked Questions page. Once you’re read that, simply explore some of the links to the right for more details on what’s sure to be a memorable visit to Cowes!


First Timers' Guide

Places to stay

Travel to Cowes

What's on where

Discussion forums


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Days out at Cowes Week
Official Charity
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