» Read discussion on Cowes Week 08/08/09 Another fine and sunny day was predicted for the final day of Cowes Week, but the light gradient north-westerly wind was predicted to fade to zero during the morning, before being replaced by a gentle sea breeze.
08/07/09 Ben Rogerson (25) who recently sailed his Mini Transat 6.50m yacht Mini Minx solo in an eastabout direction, non-stop 1,924 nautical miles round Britain and Ireland, is competing at Cowes Week.
08/07/09 The Duke of Edinburgh talking to T. J. Elliott on his visit to IYWAC and Cowes Sea cadets. Picture by Laura Holme. PICTURE GALLERY THE Duke of Edinburgh took time out of his busy Cowes Week schedule to visit the Island Youth Water Activities Centre (IYWAC) and Cowes Sea Cadets, on Monday.
08/06/09 Day six of Cowes Week saw mixed conditions that provided challenging racing across the 37 classes, despite an unpromising weather forecast. "It's going to be another tricky day," said regatta CEO Stuart Quarrie as competitors were getting ready to go afloat.
08/04/09 By just two minutes and 13 seconds, the Hong Kong-based 80-footer Beau Geste failed to beat the existing Round the Island record of 3 hours 56min 03sec yesterday as the big boys came out to play in Cowes Week.
08/04/09 Beau Geste took line honours in its first Cowes Week race just missing out on the roundtheisland record.
08/04/09 The 8,500 competitors at this year's Cowes Week enjoyed another day of sun with a southerly wind of 10-15 knots that increased to 15-20 during the afternoon. | 
