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Rockin’ The Dock In Cowes 2012
Following the huge success of Status Quo’s visit to the Isle of Wight last year, Rockin’ the Dock 2012 presents a double header with Midge Ure and Elkie Brooks for one night only on August 9th at Cowes Yacht Haven.
‘Best of British’ Olympic Sailors For Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week
The 2012 edition of Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week, received a boost for the event’s ‘Best of British’ theme today (Tuesday 22 May 2012) with the announcement that Skandia Team GBR’s top sailors will be present at the world famous regatta, just one week after competing for Great Britain at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Cowes Week 2012 Will Provide Close-to-Shore Racing
Following the news that the UK edition of the Extreme Sailing Series will take place in Cardiff this year, there is a strong likelihood that a number of the Extreme 40’s will still participate in some demo racing at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week .
Cowes Week 2012 Key Focus On Competitor Experience
Reflecting on a very successful 2011 for Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week, Cowes Week Limited is focussing its primary efforts for the 2012 regatta on making improvements in line with the priorities for its competitors.
Spectacular Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week
Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week 2011 will be remembered as one of the liveliest and most spectacular regattas of recent years. Blessed by superb racing conditions, which also made for some great spectating, the 2011 edition of the world’s best-known sailing regatta has been described as a vintage year; a great way to celebrate the first year of the new title sponsor.
Island Sam Grinds His Way To Abu Dhabi
A 23-year-old merchant navyman from the Isle of Wight, has won a VIP New Year’s break for two to Abu Dhabi, after scoring the fastest time in a sail grinding competition held during Cowes Week regatta.
Record breaking Row For Life on Wight
The ‘Row for Life’ team, a group of 10 athletes succeeded in their attempt to become British record breakers by rowing a non-stop 1 million meters, (600 miles) during Cowes week, which this year was held over 6th – 13th August.
Double Header For Abu Dhabi & Ocean Racing
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority’s Volvo Ocean Race 2011/12-contesting outfit, and its state-of-the-art Volvo Open 70 racing yacht, Azzam, meaning ’Determination’, adorned with a flying falcon logo, made its public and competitive debuts in Cowes this week.
