A spectacular final day of racing at Cowes concluded with a classic downwind finish against the tide on the Royal Yacht Squadron line.
Cowes Week day 5: Close racing and clear winners across their first four races
Thursday at Cowes saw the faster IRC yachts were competing for the New York Yacht Club Challenge Cup.
Cowes Week day 5: Gladiator wins prestigious Britannia Cup
In a stunning performance Tony Langley’s TP52 Gladiator beat 34 of the highest rated IRC yachts competing at Cowes Week to lift the prestigious Britannia Cup. The first attempt to start the fleet from the outer Royal Yacht Squadron line,…
Cowes Week – Day 4 racing for all classes abandoned.
Tuesday dawned bright and sunny at Cowes but a stable sea breeze failed to materialise, forcing racing for all classes to be abandoned.
Cowes Week – Day 3 Sun, spectacle and tight finishes
Racing Monday kicked off in a dramatic fashion, with the fastest yachts at the regatta, competing in IRC Class 0, starting close inshore
Cowes Week – Day 2 Families rise to the fore
Family sailing has been a core feature of Cowes Week through its 198 year history and this year family crews can be found at the top of the leader board in several classes. The Rouse family, for instance, has competed…
Cowes Week – Day 1 delivered bright sun and a solid sea breeze in classic Solent conditions
The opening day of Cowes Week delivered perfect conditions, with bright sun and a solid sea breeze in classic Solent conditions.
