Cowes Yacht Haven

British Classic Week 2025
2025-07-05 - 2025-07-12 | THE SOLENT
British Classic Week, the premier classic yacht regatta in the UK. The annual regatta organised by the British Classic Yacht Club (BCYC). British Classic Week has been held every year since the America’s Cup Jubilee in 2001 and not only attracts entries from the UK, but also regularly from across Europe and from Australia and New Zealand.
The regatta is a celebratory occasion for classic boat enthusiasts to enjoy good racing and to spend time with fellow sailors who share the same appreciation of classic yachts.

Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) - The Admirals Cup 2025
2025-07-17 - 2025-08-01 | THE SOLENT
The Admiral’s Cup is back for 2025 and will be held biennially thereafter by the Royal Ocean Racing Club. Established in 1957, The Admiral’s Cup is honoured throughout the world of sailing as the unofficial world cup for offshore racing.
Teams from Great Britain have been the most successful, winning the trophy on nine occasions. Germany has won four times, USA and Australia three times each, with Australia being the holders of this prized trophy. Victories have been achieved for France, Italy, the Netherlands and New Zealand.
Come and watch the boats preparing for their races from the Northwall – Access is by the Harbour Commission office on Cowes Town Quay.
Read more here

RORC Fastnet Race - 26th July 2025
2025-07-26 11:10 - 13:20 (Europe/London) | Royal Ocean Racing Club, Cowes, Royal Ocean Racing Club, Race Office The Parade,, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7QU, United Kingdom
The 100th anniversary of the Rolex Fastnet Race starts on 26th July 2025
The race upon which the Royal Ocean Racing Club was founded in 1925 has grown to become the world’s largest offshore race. The 100th anniversary edition sets sail from Cowes and the finish, for a third time, is Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France; a course of 695 miles.
Read more here.

Cowes Week 2025
2025-08-02 - 2025-08-08 | THE SOLENT
At 199 years young, Cowes Week is the world’s longest running regatta. It remains one of the pre-eminent and best-known events in the global sailing calendar.
In 2025 the team will be welcoming boats racing in up to 36 different classes and the organisers have their sights set on even greater participation in the lead up to the bicentenary of the event in 2026.
Cowes Yacht Haven will be building a hospitality area for all to enjoy and further details will be available in due course.

British Powerboat Racing Club – Cowes Powerboat Festival 2025
2025-08-21 - 2025-08-25 | COWES TORQUAY COWES
The British Powerboat racing club will be back at Cowes Yacht Haven for August bank holiday 2025.
Come and watch the boats prepare for their racing from the North Wall that wraps around the marina.

Little Britain Challenge Cup Regatta - 2025
2025-09-12 - 2025-09-13 | THE SOLENT
The Little Britain Challenge Cup – the property and construction industry’s annual sailing regatta – is a two-day, 5-race series event organised by volunteers for the industry.
There are Classes for IRC rated boats, Prometheus 41 one design and crusiers with white sails only are all welcome.
The regatta is dedicated to raising money for sailing charities who have been heavily affected over the past years since the COVID 19 pandemic.
This year’s regatta will be held in West Cowes, and racing will be on the Solent, around the cans, with courses set in both the east and west of central Solent. There will be plenty of opportunities to meet up with crews, friends and industry colleagues during the pontoon parties and at the local Sailing Club in Cowes, such as the Island Sailing Club, the Royal Ocean Racing Club, and the Royal Yacht Squadron.

Decadeance - 11th October 2025
2025-10-11 18:15 - 2025-10-12 01:30 | Cowes Yacht Haven, United Kingdom
Presented by Tony Martin, the annual DECADeANCE takes place at Cowes Yacht Haven in aid of the IOW Mountbatten Hospice.

Don’t know what ‘DECADeANCE is?
Haven’t been before?
Then it’s time to find out!
Treat yourself to a great party night out!
It sells out so don’t miss out

Read more here: https://www.facebook.com/DECADeANCE-117365695045282/

Contact: decadeancenight@gmail.com

Winter boat storage - Indoors and out!
2025-11-01 - 2026-03-31 | Cowes Yacht Haven, United Kingdom
Over the winter (November to March) the Events Centre will convert to indoor boat storage. If you have a boat that needs to go indoors for some rest and relaxation please contact us.
We can also host Masts and spars!
We also have space in the Boatyard and afloat in the Marina – Book your winter storage now by contacting us.

Cowes Christmas Celebration Day
2025-11-22 | Cowes Town
Full details below…

Cowes High Street - Christmas Late Night Shopping - Thursday 4th December 2025
2025-12-04 17:00 - 20:00
Cowes High Street shops will be keeping their doors open later on 4th December for all those Christmas gifts.

Medina Community Choir - Carol Recital - Sunday 21st December at 5pm
2025-12-21 17:00 - 18:00
The Medina Community Choir will be presenting a carol recital on Sunday 21st December, at 5pm, by the Christmas tree outside Rosalie’s Veg shop (74 High Street Cowes).

UK Firefighters Sailing Championship - 2026
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-21

Cowes Fringe - 22nd to 24th May 2026
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-24 | Cowes Town
Cowes Fringe

Cowes Fringe is a vibrant celebration of music, theatre, and comedy that lights up the town of Cowes on the Isle of Wight annually in May. The festival fills local venues with an electrifying mix of performances, showcasing both local and national talent — from soulful melodies and high-energy pop to DJ sets and theatrical brilliance.
​Set against the stunning maritime backdrop of Cowes, with its coastal charm and creative energy, Cowes Fringe brings the community together for an unforgettable experience. Every performance leaves audiences buzzing and coming back for more, as the festival continues to grow each year with fresh, exciting lineups and unforgettable moments.

IOW Festival - 2026
2026-06-18 - 2026-06-21

International Etchells National Championships
2026-06-18 - 2026-06-21
Racing is being run by the Royal Yacht Squadron – For more information visit: https://racing.rys.org.uk/

British Classic YC Regatta - 2026
2026-06-19 - 2026-06-25

Quarter Ton Cup
2026-06-24 - 2026-06-26
Racing is being run by the Royal Yacht Squadron – Official Noticeboard is here

5.5M Europeans Regatta
2026-06-27 - 2026-07-04

Round The Island Race - 2026
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-12 | AROUND THE ISLE OF WIGHT
For more – go to www.roundtheisland.org.uk

Cowes Week Regatta - 200th Anniversary - 2026
2026-07-31 - 2026-08-07

International Dragons Edinburgh Cup and IDA UK Grand Prix
2026-08-16 - 2026-08-21
Racing is being run by the Royal Yacht Squadron. Official noticeboard is here

RC44 World Cup - 2026
2026-09-20 - 2026-09-28

Salesforce Regatta - 2026
2026-09-29 - 2026-09-30
