The Red Arrows and an RAF Typhoon fighter jet will display in the skies above Cowes next month for Aberdeen Asset Management’s Cowes Week, one of the longest running and largest events of its kind in the world.
Rumours have been circulating for the last couple of weeks that the world-famous Red Arrows aerial display team wouldn’t be appearing during Cowes Week, but that rumour can now be put to bed after confirmation that they will display on the Thursday of the week-long event.
Traditionally flying over the Isle of Wight ahead of the annual Friday fireworks display, the Red Arrows will this year put on a display to remember at 18:50 on Thursday 13th August, with an RAF Typhoon fighter jet display at 19:10 on Friday 14th with the fireworks taking to the skies at 21:30.
Attracting some 1,000 yachts and around 7,000 competitors including World Champions, Olympic medallists and a sprinkling of celebrities, there’s adrenalin-fuelled excitement out on the water and a lively party atmosphere ashore to entertain thousands of spectators. Would-be yachties can try their hand at sailing with UKSA with taster sessions available for just £5 per person or take a leisurely cruise to watch the racing from one of the many spectator boats.
For the best view in town and across the Solent, visitors can take a trip on the Giant Red Funnel Ferris Wheel at Northwood House, which returns for 2015 following its popularity last year.
As well as whisking crew and spectators to the heart of Cowes in just 23-25 minutes from Southampton, Red Funnel has the following exclusive offers and excursions in place for this year’s AAM Cowes Week.
• In conjunction with South West Trains ‘Summer Promotion’, visitors can purchase an off-peak passenger day return to West Cowes from selected mainland rail stations including London Waterloo for just £30 per adult/£13 per child. Note: The offer excludes travel on 9, 15 and 16 August*.
• For Ladies Day on Tuesday 11th August, Red Funnel is offering half-price day return tickets for all ladies travelling to West Cowes from Southampton.
• For Families Day (and throughout AAM Cowes Week), Red Funnel has family day return fares available for £31.90 – the fare is for 4 people, one of which must be an adult or a child.
• Giant Ferris wheel – Red Funnel Flyer package is available which includes a ride on the Red Funnel sponsored Giant Ferris Wheel overlooking the regatta and a day return fare to West Cowes. Tickets are available on departure from the Red Jet ticket office in Southampton – Adults £25.00, Children £15.00, Families £47.00 (up to 4)
• To get in the party spirit, 30ml bottles of Prosecco and Goddard’s Isle of Wight ales have been added to the drinks menu on the Red Jet service and customers can keep in touch thanks to a free Wi-Fi service which is being introduced for the event.
For more information on Red Funnel’s AAM Cowes Week timetable and Red Jet offers see redfunnel.co.uk/cowesweek or call 023 8001 9192.
