Cowes Week

Here at Solent Events we think that you’ll all agree that 2020 has been a challenging year for most people and a devastating one for others. Whilst marine based events are obviously trivial when compared to the development of vaccines and caring for those in need, we hope to play a very small part inContinue reading "How can we all get ‘back to normal’?"

2020 is set to be a bumper year for super-fast sailing on The Solent. Earlier this month SailGP announced that they were bringing their 50′ foiling catamarans back to Cowes Week and now the America’s Cup World Series (ACWS) is returning to Portsmouth between 4th-7th June. The ACWS is the precursor to the 36th America’sContinue reading "America’s Cup World Series Dates Announced for 2020"

We are delighted to be able to announce that SailGP with their foiling catamarans will be returning to The Solent during Cowes Week 2020. 14th & 15th August will again see teams from all over the globe battling it out on The Solent at over 50 knots powered by the wind!   “Our apprenticeship isContinue reading "SailGP Coming Back to Cowes in 2020!"

Today it was announced that their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be hosting (and racing in!) an inaugural King’s Cup Regatta on Friday 9th August 2019, the day before Lendy Cowes Week and SailGP Cowes begin. The regatta will be to raise awareness of their charities and involve eight teams, oneContinue reading "Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Race at Cowes"

The idea to create a Gooseberry Gin for taste testing came while the Slingsby founders were in New Zealand. Slingsby was an Official Supplier to the British & Irish Lions for their 2017 tour. Whilst in NZ, they took a liking to a local Sauvignon which is renowned for its gooseberry style finish on theContinue reading "Slingsby Gin introduces a Gooseberry Gin!"

The Solent is often referred to as the “home of world sailing” but why is this? Racing of boats has long been an informal activity, born out of necessity. Before the marine engine was created sail was the only form of propulsion open to working vessels. Fishermen would race to get to fishing spots beforeContinue reading "Solent Yachting – a brief history"

Today SailGP have revealed more of their plans for the British stage of the SailGP circuit in Cowes, Isle of Wight. SailGP is set to deliver the greatest stadium racing format – similar to the America’s Cup World Series but designed with the spectator in mind, with more viewer information and matched boats capable ofContinue reading "Solent Events announced as official supplier for SailGP in Cowes"

The highlight of the British sailing season is fast approaching; Lendy Cowes Week is the ultimate mix of yacht racing and après fun!  Saturday 4th August – Saturday 11th August 2018 What’s new this year? This year Solent Events has partnered with the prestigious Royal Ocean Racing Club, so our trademark hospitality will be servedContinue reading "Lendy Cowes Week 2018"