Cowes Week - 2010 – Great Escapes Yacht Charters offers Individual Racing places aboard Great Escape our Jeanneau 52.2.
Cowes Week is one of the largest sailing regattas in Europe. If you want to race in Cowes Week then join our full programme of training, coaching and
racing. If your time is limited then why not join us for a day or more? Experience the buzz of Cowes Week yacht racing.
The Cowes Week Regatta is based on the Isle of Wight and has been running since 1826. Today Cowes Week attracts over 1000 yachts and 8000 competitors
from all around the world.
Cowes Week racing takes place on the Solent, a challenging stretch of water, with strong tides and the changeable British summer weather ensuring
competitive yacht racing. Cowes Week comprises eight days of some of the closest, most competitive and outright hectic yacht racing seen anywhere. Cowes
week is fantastic! You will be racing alongside some of the world’s best sailors, and with the superb array of social events organised ashore, the Cowes
week experience is not to be missed.
Cowes Week program
Join our Great Escapes Yacht Charter team for Cowes Week. Join for the whole week or individual days. We specialise in taking mixed ability crews racing
at some of the best regattas in the world. Your professional team aboard Great Escape will ensure you have a memorable regatta.
Great Escape our Jeanneau 52.2 will be berthed in Shepards Wharf Marina for the regatta. Shoreside activities include a Nightclub and Evening Entertainment
at the beer tent. Shepards is restricted to competitors only, unlike Cowes Yacht Haven which is open to the general public.
Berthing aboard is available for up to 8 in shared double cabins, alternative accommodation ashore can be organized for additional crew. We sail with a
crew of 14 and there are more than enough positions for all crew to be actively involved in racing the boat.
Cowes Week Team kit - Crew shirts are provided for all Cowes Week crew and we also provide branded GILL foulies for you to wear during the regatta.
2010 Cowes Week dates:
Cowes week starts: 31st July
Cowes week finish: 7th August
Cowes Week package includes:
Racing in Black Group IRC Division with Race experienced
Skipper and Mate
Use of foul weather gear
Safety gear
Lunch and soft drinks whilst racing.
Accommodation on board the night before you race. (Subject
to availability)
Berthing in Shepards Wharf Marina
Entry to Shepards Wharf regatta Village
Evening Meals at our Shore base available at additional
cost.
Price:
Whole Regatta - £1000 per person
Special Weekend Package - £375 for first Saturday and Sunday.
Single day racing Monday to Thursday £135 per person
Last Friday Incl. Stay aboard Friday Night for Fireworks and Evening Meal ashore £225 per person.