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COWES WEEK

Aug 2nd - Aug 8th | All Day

Dating back to 1826, Cowes Week is the world’s oldest sailing regatta, and one of the Island’s most historic events. This year the regatta runs 2 to 8 August 2025. 

Yacht and Red Funnel Ferry
Cowes Week Sailing
Busy Cowes High Street during Cowes Week
Cowes Week Sailing
Cowes Week Sail Boats
Cowes Week Sailing
Cowes Week Sailing
Cowes Seafront
Cowes Week sailing with Red Funnel Ferry in background

What's On

Attracting competitors from all over the world, Cowes Week is a rite of passage for any sailing enthusiast and a real celebration of the sport. For those not taking part on the water, dedicated event areas and the local town offer a plethora of bars, great places to eat, and live entertainment and music during the week.

Every day at Cowes Week offers something different and the Regatta Village on the Parade is one the best places to sit and soak up the atmosphere, just 80m from the start and finish line at the Royal Yacht Squadron with the famous Cowes Week cannons starting up at 10.30am each morning to get the racing underway.

A short walk along the Green in Cowes provides great viewing and if the wind and tides allow, the boats can get really close to the shore where the crew keep a sharp eye out for the rocks below! Check out the Spectator Guide for the best places ashore to watch the racing.  For those wanting to get closer to the racing action, a spectator boat heads out three times a day and bookings can be made via the website. 

Full itinerary coming soon! 

See the Cowes Week website for the latest updates

Getting There

From the mainland: Sail straight into the heart of the action, with our Red Jet service getting you across the Solent in less than 30 minutes from Southampton. Find more information here

By bus: Take Southern Vectis No. 1 from Newport. Plan your journey here