The America’s Cup has been in the news of late with both Ineos Britannia and Alinghi Red Bull Racing pulling out of the next series. I thought it might be nice to revisit the history of the competition. The America’s Cup is more than just a yacht race
Isle of Wight
Cowes Week – Fascinating Facts
Fascinating facts about this famous regatta.
With Cowes Week in full swing, here are some fascinating facts you may not know about this iconic sailing regatta.
SS Varvassi
The SS Varvassi was a 3.874-ton Greek merchant steamship that became infamous for running aground off the Needles Lighthouse, Isle of Wight on January 5th 1947.
Round the Island Yacht Race
The annual Round the Island Yacht Race is organized by the Island Sailing Club. Beginning and ending in Cowes, the date that it takes place depends on the tides. It is usually held during the month of June, although it may be held in late May or early July if the sea refuses to cooperate with the traditional timetable.
Round the Island Race
Round the Island Race, 1st June 2013, Cowes, Isle of Wight
The Round the Island Race has been scheduled a little earlier this year on 1st June 2013. You still have a few days to enter, but standard entries will close at midnight on Saturday 11th May 2013.
Cowes Week Sailing Regatta
Details about Cowes Week
Cowes Week (Isle of Wight, UK) Dates for 2013: 3rd – 10th August 2013. Here are some statistics to give you some idea of the event.
The Old Gaffers Festival
Old Gaffers Festival! Old Gaffers Festival. Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight is the setting for the 3-day Festival running from 31st May – 2 June 2013 Gaffers are sailing boats with a gaff rig, a sailing rig (configuration of sails) in which the sail is four-cornered. So-called after the gaff, or spar pole that … Read more
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