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GIRLGUIDING MEMBERS TAKE TO THE SKY.

Members of 1st Ryde Guides and Ryde Rangers recently took flight! Flying Instructor Bryan Cheek helped them to take to the air on their first flying lesson in a Cessna 175. Bryan is a Flying Instructor with Birnie Air Services based at Sandown Airport and has been a Qualified Flying Instructor for 30 + years. He ... read more

2017-ROLEX FASTNET RACE.

Crews taking part in this year’s Rolex Fastnet Race were gathering in Cowes during Lendy Cowes Week for the start of the 600+ mile race which departed from the RYS start line on Sunday 6th August. Prior to the race the 2,700 crew members were busy with final preparations including, for some, a Press Conference ... read more

CHATHAM AT COWES-Supporting Sponsors.

When events have sponsors I think that those companies putting something into an event should be supported. At this year’s Lendy Cowes Week there were several supporting sponsors adding that special something to this well- established sailing regatta. One of the supporting sponsors was Chatham. Having attended Cowes Week for five years Chatham (English Shoe ... read more

LENDY COWES WEEK 2017 REVIEW

There have certainly been some highs and lows in weather conditions during Cowes Week, the first of three to have Lendy as title sponsor. Lendy’s pavilion, styled as the ‘Lendy Lounge’ gained approval as soon as it was erected. Visitors commented how light and airy it was as well as being welcoming. It was designed ... read more

ROLEX FASTNET RACE 2017.

Photo credit- Rolex/RORC Around 400 boats will be on the Cowes start line on Sunday 6th August for this year’s Rolex Fastnet Race – the largest ever entry in the 92 year history of the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s biennial ‘classic 600 miler’. Several Island residents and boats registered with Island sailing or yacht clubs ... read more

Andrew Simpson Foundation Official Charity at Lendy Cowes Week.

The Andrew Simpson Foundation (ASF) is delighted to announce that Cowes Week title sponsors- Lendy – has generously agreed to support the ASF Discover Sailing programme, being run daily throughout Lendy Cowes Week. Sign-up for ASF Discover Sailing- supported by Lendy, is at the ASF Stand on Cowes Parade and all-comers aged between 8-14 years old ... read more

BEING OUR BEST.

With the launch of a new programme soon, ‘Being Our Best’, Girlguiding IW leaders have been topping up their skills by undertaking trainings on the new topics. Launching soon this new programme will enhance the activities that Girlguiding has on offer with a number of fun ideas increasingly based on the outdoors. Leading the Training ... read more

LENDY COWES WEEK 2017-SHORESIDE.

Of course, Lendy Cowes Week would not take place if it were not for the sailing regatta and the on the water competition between yachts and yacht clubs. However, for visitors to Cowes who like to remain on shore and for the competitors after racing there is a great programme of shoreside events to suit ... read more

CHARLES STANLEY DIRECT COWES CLASSICS WEEK 2017.

Although this year’s Charles Stanley Direct Cowes Classics Week was reduced to three days sailing because of weather conditions, those three days saw some exciting and challenging racing for the competitors. Cowes Sea Cadets (TS Osborne) was the chosen charity of the event. With cadets helping with the running of the regatta they were rewarded ... read more

Lendy Finance Challenge draws entries to Lendy Cowes Week.

Professionals from some of the UKs largest financial institutions will be making their way to the World’s  most famous sailing regatta soon, to do battle in the Lendy Finance Challenge, sponsored by Lendy, one of Europe’s leading P2P lending platforms. Based in the UK, Lendy has to date provided more than £320m in finance secured against ... read more