Cowes Week Articles
Winter & Early Season Show-Stops (January–March) Boot Düsseldorf – 17–25 January, Düsseldorf, Germany Kicking off the calendar in early 2026, Boot Düsseldorf returns as one of the world’s largest and most influential boat and watersports shows, drawing serious sailors, powerboaters, designers and gearheads to see the latest innovations and yachts afloat. boot Düsseldorf
RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show – 21–22 February, Farnborough, UK A must-see for dinghy sailors and watersports lovers, this show combines boat displays with live demos, coaching sessions, interactive exhibits and some serious family fun on and off the water.
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A new year, fresh wakes, and a world of water waiting ahead.
08-01-2026
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.
10-08-2025
Big boats. Big stakes. Bigger delays. The Britannia Cup showdown saw Tony Langley’s Gladiator muscle into Class Zero, joining the heavyweight fleet on a day when patience proved the sailor’s greatest virtue.
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
Several yacht and boat races, events, and regattas are scheduled over the next few months, based on available web information. These events span a variety of locations and formats, catering to classic yachts, modern racers, and even youth sailors. Here’s a rundown of what’s coming up through to August 2025.
25-07-2025
Cowes Week Limited (CWL), the organisation behind the world’s premier sailing regatta, is delighted to announce that Sunsail, a globally recognised leader in yacht chartering, has renewed for a further year as the Official Charter Sailing Partner for the 2025 Regatta.
23-05-2025
Cowes Week Ltd has confirmed that Garmin®, a global leader in marine electronics, will return as the Official Weather Forecast Sponsor for Cowes Week 2025. The renewed partnership extends Garmin’s long-standing support for one of the world’s most prestigious sailing regattas.
12-05-2025