A comprehensive guide to Cowes - the world famous home of yachting - and the Cowes Week sailing regatta. Since 1826, Cowes has been central to the international yacht racing calendar as well as an important part of the British sporting summer season. Whether you are a regular competitor or thinking about visiting Cowes for the first time, this free guide provides all the information you need.

Cowes.co.uk is packed with information about how to enjoy the best of Cowes on and off the water. The directory is packed with up to date information - from marine services to where to eat and drink and accommodation. The contact information is integrated with your iPhone's map functionality so it is easy to see where you are and how to find your way around Cowes.

Cowes.co.uk includes the following:
Yacht Racing - main events calendar plus a guide to Cowes Week, the yacht clubs, flags, tides, buoys, and the basics of how yacht racing works.
Harbour Guide - Explains how you navigate to Cowes as well as finding moorings and berths plus information on the tides, fuels and harbour taxis.
Town Guide - Where to stay, eat, drink and shop with a short history of Cowes
Map & Directory - All relevant businesses in Cowes and East Cowes from chandlers and galleries to pubs and sailing schools.
Twitter - A direct feed to our Cowes Twitter service.

Cowes is located on the Isle of Wight, at the heart of the Solent, just off the south coast of England. Cowes.co.uk is produced with the assistance of Cowes Harbour Commission and Cowes Business Association.

We welcome your feedback and suggestions and for further information please contact: info@cowes.co.uk