Photo from Paul Wyeth. The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) will lay on coaching for competitors in the RORC Easter Challenge being sailed out of Cowes over 14-16th April. This coaching will be both on the water plus detailed ‘post- match’ analysis and will be delivered for free by some
You can try sailing for free in May when six sailing venues across the Isle of Wight will be giving people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to get out on the water and discover a new sport with RYA Push the Boat Out. This nationwide event returns for
Award-winning oak-aged gin to be launched on board HMS Victory HMS Victory Navy Strength Gin, produced by the Isle of Wight Distillery, has been awarded a prestigious Best in Category accolade at this year’s American Distilling Institute (ADI) Spirit Competition. Known as the ‘Voice of Craft Distilling’ the ADI presented
Take part this spring in the Island’s new walking festival IsleWalk17 which has been created by Visit Isle of Wight to fill the (walking) boots of the popular Isle of Wight Walking Festival which was run by the IW Council for 18 years. IsleWalk17 has a packed programme of over 80 walks including long standing favourites; Walk
Describing the IW High Sheriff’s Awards 2017 as the highlight of his year in post, Robin Courage MBE said he had two weeks left to serve. While welcoming guests to the Awards Ceremony, Robin said he was pleased to be giving awards to some very special young people. He also
The Isle of Wight Festival is hosting the Dragon Boat Race on Thursday 27th, in partnership with Stand Up To Cancer. This is the third time a race of this kind has taken place on the island, with national and local companies competing on the water in a series of
Cowes Classics Week is back once again in July 2017 with a newly branded sponsor title- Charles Stanley Direct- a new division of Charles Stanley. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Charles Stanley Direct Cowes Classics Week is expecting up to 180 yachts to attend the event for some spectacular Solent racing.
Cowes Week Ltd are delighted to announce Yachts & Yachting, the leading performance sailing magazine, as the Official Media Partner for the regatta with immediate effect. Commenting on the new partnership, Simon Temlett, Publisher, said, “2017 is a special year for Yachts & Yachting as we celebrate its 70th anniversary.
Added to the bill are: The Pretenders, The Kooks, Imelda May, Razorlight, Alison Moyet, Starsailor, Space, Melanie C, Scouting For Girls, Tom Chaplin, Alex Francis, Lucy Spraggan, Bang Bang Romeo, Paradisia, Wild Front, The Slow Readers Club, Showhawk Duo and Victoria. Of the exciting new additions to the bill, John Giddings
Cowes Week Ltd are delighted to announce another addition to their family of supporting sponsors as ELEMIS joins Cowes Week as the Official sponsor of Ladies Day. ELEMIS is the leading British skincare and spa brand. Their successful combination of powerful, natural ingredients and cutting-edge formulations proven with clinical trials