CAR AND BIKE CRASH CAUSES DELAYS ON MILITARY ROAD
14th June 2026
Very changeable weather over the Easter weekend made for some challenging sailing conditions for the crews taking part in the RORC Easter Challenge. This unique event takes the form of not only a prizewinning regatta but an event where crews...
Read moreDetailsWith the Royal Ocean Racing Club's Easter Challenge just days away, the club have now announced a new 7-race series which will be based in Cowes across the Summer months. The series will feature 7 races starting from Cowes. From...
Read moreDetailsCowes Week organisers have announced that Garmin, the world's most innovative and recognised marine electronics manufacturer, has renewed for a further year as the Official Weather Forecast Sponsor for Cowes Week 2025. Garmin will once again support the event's official...
Read moreDetailsIn its centenary year, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) is to present its annual Easter Challenge at Cowes. For over 20 years, the RORC has held a training regatta over the Easter Weekend. World Sailing Rules on outside assistance...
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight sportsman Arthur Farley is back on track in his bid for a place at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles - but things haven’t always been plain sailing... Shortly after being crowned European champion in 2022...
Read moreDetailsOrganised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), with the support of Cap-Regatta, Yacht Club de France, Lorient Grand Large and Jeanneau, the 2025 Offshore Double Handed World Championship will be held in Cowes from 22nd September to 1st October...
Read moreDetailsSea View Yacht Club has been named the winner of the RYA (Royal Yacht Association) 2025 'Together on Water' award. This award is to recognise affiliate clubs who are actively working towards a connected, inspired, and inclusive boating community. The...
Read moreDetailsHundreds of boats are expected to take part in the annual Round the Island Race spectacle, organised by the Island Sailing Club, on Saturday 7th June. Early bird entries start from £140 and the discounted fee will be available until...
Read moreDetailsOnce again, the Royal Ocean Racing Club’s premier event, the Rolex Fastnet Race, proved itself to be, by far, the largest offshore yacht race in the world. Entry to the race opened at 10:00 UTC on the 15th January and...
Read moreDetailsCowes Week organisers have announced that entries for the 2025 Regatta are now open. It's a big summer of sailing on the Solent, and the 199th edition of the world's biggest annual keelboat regatta kicks off on 2nd August. Super...
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