Tour Details

Cowes Week is one of the UK’s longest running and most successful sporting events, and is a key highlight of the British sporting summer. It has been held in early August every year since 1826, except during the two world wars.

The regatta has evolved enormously since 1826, and now between 800 and 1,000 boats race in up to forty different handicap, one-design, and multihull classes every day for eight days. It is this complete mixture of classic and ultra-modern designs that gives the regatta its uniqueness. Several classes that raced more than 50 years ago are still racing today; Dragons, Flying Fifteens, Redwings, Sea View Mermaids, Solent Sunbeams, Swallows, Victories and X-one-designs. New classes are also introduced as they increase in popularity.

Around 8,000 competitors now participate, ranging from Olympic and world class yachtsmen to weekend sailors. The spectacle that the racing provides, together with the vibrant festival atmosphere attracts over 100,000 visitors to Cowes during the event.

You can join us for a few days or for the whole week.

Departure & Return Location

The boat will be moored in Cowes and will be returning to Hamble at the end of the week. Please do not plan to meet in Hamble before the start of the race week.

Departure Time

08:00 for 10:00 race start.

Price Includes

Race entry
Yacht Charter
Accommodation on board (shared cabins)
Meals (self service) - Lunch
Certified Professional Skipper
Basic Training
Consumables for the yacht (diesel, fuel and water)
Mooring Fees
Insurance for the yacht
Lifejacket
Personal locating beacon

Price Excludes

Airfare
Meals (Breakfast & Diner)
Transfers airport-marina-airport
Shore based accommodation
Wet gear
Personal insurance (we recommend Topsail)

Complementaries

T-Shirt with your National FlagPlease note that our supplier is based in the UK and requires a minimum of two weeks to process orders, plus shipping time. For sailing trips outside the UK, shipping will take significantly longer. Booking a trip close to the start date may result in not receiving a customized shirt in time.

What to Expect

Professional InstructionOur Skippers are experienced instructors that make every crew member feel welcome and tailor their delivery to the experience and style of the crew
Competitive boatAlthough the taking part is often fun, we believe the full experience comes from pushing ourselves to the max and competing with other boats on the water with a view to win
High safety standardsMaintaining and equipping a yacht to a high standard is not an easy task. No expense is spared in ensuring the best equipment is selected and repairs are undertaken quickly and proficiently.
No PassengersAlthough we are happy to provide sight seeing adventures, this experience is a regatta so you can expect to be actively involved in sailing the boat, there isn't any rail meat on our boats.
Please NoteDue to the current on going Covid-19 pandemic, schedules and plans are all subject to last minute changes.

Itinerary

Day 1 - July 31st 2026Arrival, Boat Preparation & Training

Arrival on the boat at 12 noon. After meeting your fellow crew mates, you’ll have a safety briefing from your skipper followed by training and preparations. Before setting off, everyone will also take part in cleaning and organising the boat to ensure she is ready for the regatta ahead.