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SKANDIA COWES WEEK, ISLE OF WIGHT
Annual event, usually held in early August. The
largest sailing regatta of its kind in the world,
with 40 daily races. Over
1,000 boats and 8,500 competitors from world class
to weekend sailors. 100,000 spectators watch the
sailing and enjoy the parties and unique atmosphere. Regatta Village in Cowes Yacht Haven off
the High Street in West Cowes - an ideal place to enjoy a drink and soak up the
atmosphere. Live music on the water's edge. Cowes Esplanade provides a good view of the racing.
Highlight for many is the last Friday - typical line-up: 18:00 Formation
fly-past by the ex-Red Arrows Gnat and the Sea Vixen, followed by a 10 minute
display by the Sea Vixen, 19:30 Red
Arrows aerobatic display, 20:00 RNLI rescue demonstration, 21:30 Free fireworks
display.
Video: Music
Stage 1 Music
Stage 2 Fireworks.Website:
Skandia
Cowes Week, Isle of Wight
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