199th Cowes Week Articles
It had been a week of weather games and tactical headaches, where light-air specialists and heavy-weather bruisers both found their days to shine. And by the time the Island Sailing Club and Cowes Yacht Haven rolled out the prize-giving silverware, there were as many stories as there were trophies — each one carried home by a grinning crew and a slightly over-polished helmsman.
The Big One – Britannia Cup For pure prestige, no trophy rivals the Britannia Cup.
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Cowes Week 2025 ended in style, with trophies awarded
10-08-2025
Light airs forced hours of postponement across the board. Black Group finally got away at 1300. White Group? They sat. And sat. Not until 1415 did the Squadron cannon fire for the SB20s — a tight start and a recall for the over-eager. Sportsboats followed, with Jo Richards’ Tigger punching out first, chased by Annabel up the beat to Newtown East. Despite Tigger being dwarfed by her fleetmates, the RS21-CR held her own.
09-08-2025
Cowes Week began under a light north‑westerly breeze, with all eyes on the forecast: Storm Floris, emerging from Iceland, promised a dramatic shift in wind direction and intensity later in the day
Due to the lighter airs and anticipated changes, race officials postponed the start for two hours and shifted larger Black‑Group yachts off the Royal Yacht Squadron (RYS) line to a committee‑boat start off Beaulieu, while smaller keelboats and one‑design fleets, including the J/70s, SB20s, Etchells, Dragons, Flying 15s and others, were held offshore near Thorness before any gun was fired
06-08-2025
Bolney Wine Estate Joins Cowes Week 2025 as Official Sparkling Wine Partner
Cowes Week Limited (CWL), organiser of the world’s most celebrated regatta, has announced a new partnership with Bolney Wine Estate — now the Official Sparkling Wine of Cowes Week 2025. The union brings together two British institutions known for craftsmanship, character, and quiet confidence.
03-08-2025
The 199th Cowes Week 2025, kicking off its 199th year, is set to be a jolly good time on the Solent waters near Cowes, Isle of Wight, from August 2 to August 8. Born in 1826, this grand old regatta, the longest-running sailing bash in the world, mixes fierce races with a great social vibe. Picture this: 1,000 boats, 8,000 sailors, and 100,000 happy spectators, all soaking up the fun. It’s now a summer must-do for every British sea lover !
25-07-2025