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Cowes Week 2011

3rd - 13th August

 

Since 1826 Cowes Week has played a key part in the British sporting summer calendar and is one of the UK’s longest running and most successful sporting events. It now stages around 40 daily races for over 1,000 boats and is the largest sailing regatta of its kind in the world. Cowes Week is a fusion of many exciting elements, with its great mix of competitive sailing and social activities. The 8,500 competitors range from Olympic and world class professionals to weekend sailors.  In excess of 100,000 spectators come to watch the sailing, enjoy the parties and live entertainment, and to experience the unique atmosphere. It is genuinely a one-of-a-kind event – come and see for yourself!

 

Corporate Hospitality

 

When hundreds of yachts decend on Cowes for the world's most famous regatta why not treat your clients and staff to unforgettable day close up to the racing?  

 

Climb aboard "Windswept of Southampton" and allow your skipper and hostess to take care of everything.

 

08:30 - Guests meet at the yacht in Cowes for breakfast and safety briefing. (A member of the Windswept team will be able to meet and greet you at the ferry or Red-Jet terminals).

 

09:30 - Depart the Marina for the Solent. Sailing around the solent to various vantage points to catch the racing up close.

 

12:30 - Anchor off the shore of the Isle of Wight for lunch onboard, whilst continuing to watch the racing.

 

14:00 - Continue sailing in the Solent.

 

16:30 - Return to Cowes.

 

17:00 - Champagne toast followed by tea and cake onboard.

 

17:30 - Guests depart the yacht at their leisure and make their way to the beer tents and live entertainment in Cowes.

 

 

Sample Package

 

For up to 10 guests - includes;

 

A day of leisurely sailing in the Solent while watching the racing. Guests are encouraged to help sail if they desire.

 

Skipper and hostess.

 

Breakfast and Lunch onboard (we have a number of menu options).

 

Afternoon tea and cake.

 

Alcoholic and soft drinks pack (including Champagne to toast the day).

 

Evening passes for the entertainment at Cowes.