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COWES PORT HANDBOOK 2014 - 2015

Sail the Wight
Saturday, 12 July
Sail the Wight is an annual event organised by East Cowes Sailing Club
in conjunction with the Westerly Owners Association, raising money this
year for Age UK Isle Of Wight. The first start is at 0800 going east-about
the Island. www.sailthewight.org.uk
Panerai British Classic Week
Saturday, 12 to Saturday, 19 July
Now in its 11th year, the annual Regatta of the British Classic Yacht
Club not only attracts entries from these shores but also regularly from
Europe and occasionally from Canada. The regatta is perfect for classic
boat enthusiasts to enjoy some fantastic racing and to get together with
like-minded individuals with the same appreciation of owning a classic
boat. The regatta, which is part of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge,
has been held every year since the America’s Cup Jubilee was held in
Cowes in 2001.

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Racing in the 2014 regatta starts on Sunday, 13 July, with the Classic
Around the Island Race taking place on Monday, 14 July, following the
original clockwise course of the first America’s Cup. The racing, which is
now being organised by the Royal Yacht Squadron, will be demanding and
competitive but will still retain that Corinthian spirit synonymous with
classic boat racing. www.britishclassicyachtclub.org
Brewin Dolphin Commodores’ Cup
Saturday, 19 to Saturday, 26 July
International three-boat teams battle it out in this leading amateur
regatta with a reputation for competitive offshore and inshore racing
in the Solent and lively onshore hospitality. The event welcomes teams
from around the world as well as a strong representation from Europe and
regional UK teams. www.commodorescup