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Cowes Parade

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The seafront parade stretches from the starting cannons at the Royal
Yacht Squadron down to the Island Sailing Club. Both the Royal Corinthian
and Royal London Yacht Clubs are also located on The Parade, one of the
main centres of activity for big events.
In Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week, ‘The Parade Village’ is a
perfect place to see all the action, catch up on the racing results and
soak up the atmosphere whilst sitting in the decked garden or wandering
through the retail village and food court.

Venture Quays

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The giant of British industry, Saunders-Roe, built the famous Columbine
Shed in East Cowes in 1935. The company built many sea planes including
the largest ever metal seaplane The Princess. The giant Union Flag was
originally painted on the doors in 1977 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of
Queen Elizabeth II; it was restored to its former glory to celebrate the
occasion of HM The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012.
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