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Skandia Cowes Day Seven

Aug 9th, 2008 | By Kate Laven | Category: Events, Isle of Wight Event News, News, Skandia Cowes Week

As the Solent was cleared of racing boats to prepare for the tumultuous fireworks display, the penultimate day of Skandia Cowes Week found the engraver poised to etch names, new and old, on some cherished silverware…



Skandia Cowes Day Six

Aug 8th, 2008 | By Kate Laven | Category: Isle of Wight Event News, Lifestyle, Skandia Cowes Week

Sparkling sun, glistening seas and a decent breeze. The sixth day of Skandia Cowes Week showcased the best champagne sailing conditions, helping along the celebration of women in sailing on Liz Earle Ladies Day.
With 14 knot winds that came in as expected from the south west, the fleet enjoyed some of the best racing of [...]



Pindar Wins Artemis Challenge

Aug 5th, 2008 | By Kate Laven | Category: Competition, Events, News, Sailing, Skandia Cowes Week

The big boats were ruling the waves on day four of Skandia Cowes Week, as the second Artemis Challenge for Open 60s gave Pindar skipper Brian Thompson a fairytale ending…



Skandia Cowes: Day Three

Aug 5th, 2008 | By Kate Laven | Category: Events, News, Sailing, Skandia Cowes Week

The third day of Skandia Cowes Week belonged to the cannonball crews as perfect sailing conditions propelled the fleet round their courses at breakneck speed…



Skandia Cowes: Day Two

Aug 4th, 2008 | By Kate Laven | Category: Events, Isle of Wight Event News, Review, Sailing, Skandia Cowes Week

Yachtsmen from across the world were drawn to the Solent for the testing conditions in the second day of Skandia Cowes Week…



Skandia Cowes: Day One

Aug 3rd, 2008 | By Kate Laven | Category: Isle of Wight, News, Review, Sailing, Skandia Cowes Week

The first day of racing at Skandia Cowes Week saw dark and drizzly clouds roll away to leave the Solent swathed in warm sunshine…