Cowes Week Yacht Spectator & Race Days 2017
Cowes Regatta Weekend Yacht Race Crew Berths, Individual Places or Skippered Yacht Charter 29th July-5th August 2017 
Prices from:
Day Places £195pp
- Race Experience Weekend (5-7 Aug) £475pp
- ‘Fireworks’ Race Weekend (1412-14 Aug) £425pp
- Spectator Day (8 pers) £945
- Race Day (8 pers) £1,525
- Cowes Week Sunset Cruises (6-8 pers) £59pp
- Overnights Available – Please Enquire
We race both in the IRC and cruiser classes on our Beneteau First 36.7 and Jeanneau 37 racing around the cans with other boats of the same rating class with an emphasis on fun and having a good time. We can take a max of 8 crew plus Skipper and First Mate. Races are approximately 3-4 hrs in length each day and there is plenty of action and activity on the water with well deserved down-time sampling the fun and frolics ashore afterwards. We pick up and return to Hamble but moor in the river Medina at Cowes for overnights. Be part of our Cowes race team or just be afloat close to the action, learning to sail or doing as little or as much as you want on our spectator days. Either way, you’ll have a great time, experience the atmosphere of Cowes Regatta Week… have fun and learn a lot! Watch the action close up with a yacht spectator/ hospitality day from as little as £945 for the complete boat for 8 with upgraded catering available either afloat or taken ashore. A racing day costs £1,525 . You are looked after by a Skipper and First Mate. Prices for events above include:
- Professional Skipper & Mate
- Accommodation on board
- Food & drink on board
- Mooring fees & fuel
- Safety equipment
- Wet weather gear
- Race entry fees
- Free onsite parking at Hamble
- VAT at appropriate rate
We have 2 weekends during Cowes Week Regatta where you can take an individual berth aboard and experience the thrill of racing among the adrenaline fueled fleets of amazing craft. The second weekend includes viewing the fantastic fireworks display from the water on the Friday night returning back to Hamble for a late meal and drinks. On that Fireworks Weekend, the itinerary is slightly different- we race the Saturday and have a chill out sail on the Sunday taking in the start of the fantastic Fastnet race. Some amazing sights!
Cowes Yacht Race & Social Event Weekend
Friday 28th July – 1800hrs – Sunday 30th July 1600hrs. £475
Cowes Fireworks Yacht Weekend / Fastnet Start – Race & Social Event
Friday 4th Aug 1800hrs – Sunday 6th Aug 1600hrs. £450
Our weekends are inclusive of mooring fees, wet weather gear, fuel, race entry fees, a scrumptious 3 course evening meal with excellent wine and also G&T’s to toast the sun going down on both Friday and Saturday nights.
Cowes Weekend Race & Social Event - Friday 28th July 1800hrs – Sunday 30th July 1600hrs. £475
This all inclusive event is a social sailing race weekend which means we have a good time without being too serious… we get to know each other on the Friday evening and have all the briefings, a bite to eat with inclusive wine and train you and hone your skills on the Saturday, so you understand what is expected of you on the Sunday race day… spend Saturday night in Cowes soaking up the onshore ambiance after a couple of drinks once we are safely tied up… race on the Sunday aboard our racey Beneteau First 36.7… and return to Hamble late afternoon to say goodbyes.
Beneteau First 36.7 – Race Sails
The yacht is a sporty cruiser / racer with all race sails and comes with experienced race Skipper and First Mate who will teach you everything you need to know. She has 3 double cabins plus 2 berths in the saloon and the Skipper and Mate sleep off the boat to free up space at night time. This is suitable for novices / first timers, as well as those with more sailing experience, wanting to have ‘an experience’ of Cowes Week and what it haves to offer, plus a race experience in a more relaxed environment. Everyone gets the opportunity to be ‘hands on’ during the weekend. Do as much or as little as you like. Build up some experience…ask questions and we can teach you elements that you may be weak in.
Example Itinerary (28-30 July weekend)
- Fri 1800 Meet Hamble MDL Mercury Marina / Safety Brief
- Fri 1900 Relax – G&T’s Sundowners – 3 Course Meal With Wine
- Sat 0830 – Breakfast & Slip Mooring
- Morning Sail Training / Lunch on Board / Afternoon Race Training
- 1700 Berth in Medina River – Cowes / G & T Sundowners – Cockpit Party
- Enjoy On Shore Ambiance / Eat Out
- Sun – 0900 Breakfast / Race Brief / Slip Moorings
- 1100 Approx Race Start (Normally Approx. 4 Hours Duration / Snacks Aboard)
- 1600 Return Hamble MDL Mercury Yacht Harbour / Pack Up
- 1700 Depart Marina
All in all, just a great experience of Cowes Week Regatta.
Jeanneau 37 – Moored Hamble – (max 8 pers) £945
Beneteau First 36.7 – Moored Cowes - (max 8 pers) £1,250
A relaxed Cowes Week spectator (non-racing) hospitality package is an excellent way to treat your clients or sales team to a day that takes in sailing amongst the racing fleets right amongst the action.. with hands on sailing experience.
You meet aboard and commence the day with coffee and pastries, carry out the safety briefing and allocate equipment before setting sail at about 10.00am carrying out various manoeuvres, practise sailing skills and get a feeling for the boat. We can be in excellent viewing areas close to the action watching the most amazing different craft in just minutes from the berth. We sail amongst the various racing classes ⁄ fleets to see the yacht racing close–up.
You get involved with as much or as little of the sailing as you wish with hands on experience – if you want to kick back and talk business – no problem. Our professional Racing Skipper and First Mate will run the yacht giving as much guidance and instruction as you wish. The days itinerary will be tailored to your requirements.
Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided on-board while we are sailing. Discuss your lunch-time catering options with us – we can drop you ashore for a pub, restaurant, sailing club or marina luncheon or anchor in a bay and serve a buffet or deli picnic lunch with a glass of wine at extra cost. Finish off the afternoon by watching the final leg action of the racing action with a return to port leaving the yacht at 5.00pm
Example Price Includes:
Professional Skipper
First Mate / Hostess
Snacks & Drinks Aboard
Wet Weather Gear
Mooring Fees & Fuel
Safety Equipment
Please enquire for the various catering options – Deli Bag Lunches – Buffet Gourmet…
Beneteau First 36.7 – Moored at Cowes The 36.7 can be used with 5 being the minimum number to realistically make up a race crew and up to a maximum of 8 – we will supply the professional Race Skipper and First Mate. Races are approximately 3-4hrs in length each day with start times around 11.30am and there is plenty of action and activity on the water and then well deserved down time ashore afterwards. We moor at Cowes and are well placed for all the frolics and fun ashore. We can take care of all your requirements and ensure that your race event runs as smoothly as possible. We offer full corporate branding packages for the yacht and the crew as required.Racing Costs: Day Race Event – from £1,575 Weekdays – 5 Days (25% discount) £5,895 Weekend Race Event – from £3,650
Cowes Firework Race Social Weekend – 
“A superb mix of ‘racing’ and social made for a hugely memorable weekend for all the right reasons. The well maintained and equipped Orinoco Flow carried us from the Hamble to race on the last day of Cowes. We were thrilled to be taking part and had every confidence in our Skipper & Mate, whose excellent sailing skills were matched only by their culinary expertise. As Steve said, your appropriate approach to learning was just right and it added to what was a wonderfully balanced weekend of friendship, fun and ‘finking’!! Absolutely loved it, thaaanks!!” Gayle and Steve (centre of pic)
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Check out our Sunset cruise packages that we will be doing during Cowes Week.
