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.
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!
