When: 31 July – 7 August 2024

Where: Cowes, Isle of Wight

Details: Cowes on the Isle of Wight will come to life from 31 July – 7 August as one of the UK’s longest running sporting events and the world’s best-known sailing regatta begins. Cowes is expecting more than 100,000 spectators, over 8,000 competitors and up to 1,000 boats racing in over 40 different classes to grace its shores this summer.

The week promises to be exciting with the hugely anticipated 1851 Cup bringing together the British America’s Cup team, TEAMORIGIN, and current defenders of the America’s Cup trophy, US team BMW ORACLE Racing, for some spectacular match racing. Also watch out for the Extreme Sailing Series where the dynamic Extreme 40 catamarans will race at up to 45mph, within inches of the shoreline.

If watching all the action isn’t enough for you, you can try dipping your toe in the water with Try Sailing. Under the guiding hand of qualified instructors from the UKSA, complete beginners can enjoy a sailing taster lesson for just £5. Or, if you are feeling competitive, why not have a go at ‘Come Racing’ – an initiative that enables you to have a go at racing on a Laser SB3 with a professional skipper after the main Cowes Week fleets have finished for the day, for only £10!

For those of you that haven’t found your sea legs there is also plenty to do onshore; throughout the week live music and entertainment will be provided. The finale for the week’s entertainment is on Friday with a show-stopping Red Arrows display followed by the renowned Cowes Week Fireworks.

More info: For more information about Cowes Week please visit: www.cowesweek.co.uk