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13:08 Friday 8 Aug 2025 Gael Pawson/CWLDay 7 update (1300): Racing is underway

The Royal Marines band playing on the Parade at Cowes Week 2025. Photo Paul Wyeth/pwpictures.com

All classes are out now in flat, benign conditions, with occasional glimpses of blue sky and sunshine.

Last to start were the Swallows, who had a slightly later start today of 1300, with just one race planned.

The XODs were off at 1240, and the first finishers from the earlier starting classes are likely about 1330. The plan is to finish all fleets at the Squadron, so they will be coming down the island shore under spinnaker. A perfect day for spectating.

Indeed, the upwind starts from the Squadron gave those ashore a great view as many of them tacked close inshore.

Tonight is the grand prizegiving at 1930 at Cowes Yacht Haven. Check out the schedule ashore here.