Isle of Wight Sailing
With year round world class sailing events the Isle of Wight has become a U.K’s center of sailing and yachting. With such a strong influence on the island its not surprising that sailing has become a favourite pastime for visitors and islanders alike.
The Isle of Wight plays host to some of Britain’s most prestigious events such as the Round the Island Race, Cowes Week, Cowes Classic Week and the Rolex Fastnet Race. In fact the island hosts over 250 sailing regattas every year attracting 300,000 visitors that spend £50 million.
If you want to join in the fun during your visit there are plenty of companies offering equipment-hire, if you don't fancy getting wet you can enjoy refreshments in the many perfectly placed bars and restaurants.
Summer Sailing Dates
May 7 - 9 | Ribex | Cowes Yacht Haven | http://www.ribexhibitions.co.uk/ |
June 3 - 5 | Old Gaffers Festival | Yarmouth | http://www.yarmoutholdgaffersfestival.co.uk/ |
June 25 | JPMorgan Round the Island Race | Cowes | http://www.roundtheisland.org.uk/ |
Aug 6-13 | Cowes Week | Cowes | http://www.cowesweek.co.uk/ |
TBC | Cowes Classic Powerboat Race | Cowes | http://www.britishpowerboatracingclub.co.uk/ |
Sept 8 - 11 | Little Britain Challenge Cup | Cowes | http://www.littlebritain.co.uk/ |
TBC | RORC Commodores Cup | Cowes | http://www.rorc.org/ |
Isle of Wight Sea Kayaking
Contact Details
Address:
The Sandpipers
Freshwater Bay
Isle of Wight
PO40 9QX
Telephone:
01983 752043
UKSA
Contact Details
Address:
Arctic Road
Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 7PQ
Telephone:
01983 294941