Cowes Parade @ Skandia Cowes Week 2008 provides a unique vantage point of the racing start lines, as well as street entertainment and live music.  Cowes Parade calendar of events include…

Central event “Information Point”.

Sail for Gold bar and BBQ, for a relaxed drink and delicious food.

Green’s Champagne, Seafood & Oyster Bar (bookings can be made in advance by contacting Jean Agum on 020 7820 3576 or jean@greensevents.co.uk).

Spectator boat service from Trinity Landing.

Retail units where you can:

Sign up for a free sailing introductory session with “Try Sailing” (courtesy of Skandia).

Visit the Ellen MacArthur Trust (the official event charity) and take part in their rowing challenge.

Enjoy pampering products from Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare.

Plus much more!

Cowes Parade calendar of events:

Saturday 2nd August

12:00 – 14:00 Chale Wailers
14:00 – 14:30  Ian Marchant (juggler)
14:30 – 16:30 Kelsey Project
16:30 – 17:00 Ian Marchant (juggler)
17:00 – 19:00 Derek Sandy
20:00 – 22:00 Jimmy’s Big Fish
   
18:30 Blue Eagles helicopter display

Also, look out for the Carnival walkabouts!

Sunday 3rd August

12:00 – 13:30 Amen Boogie Blues
13:30 – 14:00 Matt Splatt
14:00 – 16:00 Black Daniels
16:00 – 16:30 Matt Splatt
16:30 – 18:00 Simon Ledger
20:00 – 22:00 Risky Business

Also, look out for Bob and Bob Jobbins - Hello Sailor!

19:30 Jewellery party aboard “Monarch” showing The Steven Krieger Collection departs from Trinity Landing. Click here for more information and to submit a sealed bid for a ticket in support of the Ellen MacArthur Trust.

Monday 4th August

12:00 – 14:00 Martinez
14:00 – 14:30  Lemmings
14:30 – 16:30 Lucid
16:30 – 17:00 Lemmings
17:00 – 19:00 Lonesome Valley Boys
20:00 – 22:00 Joey and the Jivers

Also, look out for walkabout Jason Maverick!

Tuesday 5th August

12:00 – 14:00 Jamie Griffin
14:00 – 14:30  Jason Maverick
14:30 – 16:30 Derek Sandy
16:30 – 17:00 Jason Maverick
17:00 – 19:00 Sporting Life
20:00 – 22:00 The Mix

Also, look out for walkabout the Lemmings & the Balloonatic!

19:30 Jewellery party aboard “Monarch” showing The Steven Krieger Collection departs from Trinity Landing. Click here for more information and to submit a sealed bid for a ticket in support of the Ellen MacArthur Trust.

Wednesday 6th August

12:00 – 14:00 Late Night Sound
14:00 – 14:30  Dennis Teeth
14:30 – 16:30 Martinez
16:30 – 17:00 Dennis Teeth
17:00 – 19:00 Los Fantasmus
20:00 – 22:00 Toca Bonito

Also, look out for walkabout the Lemmings & the Balloonatic!

Thursday 7th August

12:00 – 14:00 Dylan Jones
14:00 – 14:30  Matt Barnard
14:30 – 16:30 Kelsey Project
16:30 – 17:00 Matt Barnard
17:00 – 19:00 Double Trouble
20:00 – 22:00 Enormous Small Band

Also, look out for walkabout the Lemmings & the Balloonatic!

18:25 Look up for The Vulcan!
18:35 Look up for The Blades!

Friday 8th August

12:00 – 14:30 Lucid
14:30 – 15:00 Randini
15:00 – 17:00 Derek Sandy
17:00 – 17:30 Randini
17:30 – 19:30 Skybus
     
19:30 Red Arrows 
21:30 Skandia Cowes Week Fireworks Display

Also, look out for the carnival walkabouts!

Saturday 9th August

12:00 – 14:00 Jamie Griffin and guests
14:00 – 14:30  Randini
14:30 – 16:30 Chale Wailers
16:30 – 17:00 Randini
17:00 – 19:00 Dave Waite
20:00 – 22:00 FBI