Shoreside Schedule

Wednesday 5 August 2026

North Sails Race Day

Highlights
14:00
North Action Sports display
North rider Matteo Dorotini will put on a high-flying kitesurfing demonstration off the Royal Yacht Squadron start line

Cowes Parade
All Day
Youth Sailing Zone, Royal Navy, Trinity House, RNLI & much more..
The Parade is home to a wide range of retailers, food stalls, bars and activities, including free try-sailing sessions run by UKSA from the Youth Sailing Zone. Be sure to visit the Youth Zone, where there's plenty to keep younger visitors entertained, and our Official Charity Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, whose boat Solent Hero is open for visitors and tours.
13:00 - 15:00
John McKinnie
Guitar vocalist from Isle Of Wight.
15:00 - 17:00
Kaliedosonic
Three-piece Isle of Wight-based covers band.
16:30 - 17:30
Athena Pathway Q&A
Calling all young sailors! Meet Athena Pathway Youth Squad sailor Kai Hockley in the Youth Sailing Zone to discover what it takes to progress into high-performance foiling and ask one of Britain's rising stars your questions.
16:30 - 18:30
Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust Mast Climb Challenge
Watch brave supporters take on a unique fundraising challenge as they climb Solent Hero's mast and raise money for the regattas's official charity.
17:00 - 18:30
The Rules Duo
Male and Female fronted act based on the Isle of Wight.
17:00 - 18:30
Black Daniels Duo
Isle of Wight guitar/harmonica duo playing all kinds of stuff.
19:00 - 20:30
The Dance Preachers
21:00 - 22:30
Honky Tonk Highway
Honky-Tonk Highway is the ultimate modern country band combining the timeless charm of classic country with high energy.

Cowes Yacht Haven
All Day
GB1 Americas Cup simulator, Musto x Emirates GBR SailGP Grinder, Sunsail's giant beach games,
Mount Gay Rum Shack, Mermaid Gin Bar & more..
16:00 - 17:00
GB1 Fan Zone
Signing session with Ben Cornish (GB1 Helm) & Finn Dickinson (Athena Pathway Development Sailor)
17:00 - 18:30
Powdercoat
An acoustic act featuring acoustic guitar and vocals. One of the most in-demand acts on the Isle of Wight.
19:00 - 20:30
Forever to Go
A 4 piece party band from the Isle of Wight.
21:00 - 22:30
The Geckos
Highly popular Isle of Wight-based cover band.

Northwood House
19:00 - Midnight
A world-class night of incredible dance music
We bring you an incredible night of dance music with world-class DJ's, headlined by the legendary international DJ and producer Paul Oakenfold, stopping off on his 2026 world tour in Cowes to bring us a what promises to be the dance party event of the summer!

Heritage
10.00 - 16.00
Britannia Exhibition 'Sailing Through Royal History'
Discover Britannia's special connection with Cowes, the Royal Family's love of sailing, the story of boat designer and builder Uffa Fox and be amazed at some immersive virtual and augmented reality! Commodores House - last entry at 16.00.
All Day
Maritime Heritage trail
Discover 200 years of Cowes yachting heritage on a trail through the town created by The Classic Boat Museum and The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust, from the Royal Yacht Squadron to The Classic Boat Museum

The Anchor
14:00 - 17:00
Blonde Bombshell - Mermaid Gin Party
Musical monomaniac trio playing classics from the 60's to 00's and beyond.
21:30 - 00:00
The Gentleman of Ska 'n' B
Ska band all the way from Windsor

The Fountain
19:00- 21:00
Fool's Errand
Awesome male harmonies duo with mixed genre classics.

The Globe
13:00 - 15:00
Mikey Mike
Motown and Northern Soul classics live on the terrace.
15:00 - 16:00
Molina and The Monkeys
Rock and party tunes to start the night.
19:00 - 21:00
Mikey Mike
Reggae & Ska night. All the classics plus more! Requests taken.

The Duke of York
20:30 - Late
Brando
One of the best cover bands in Europe will be taking the Duke of York by storm. The capacity is 500 so be early not to miss your spot.