The 2008 Cowes Classic reverted to its more traditional format with a full Cowes-Torquay-Cowes course run in almost perfect sea conditions and good visibility and it was over this demanding stretch of water that Team 747 and her bigger rival in the Historic Class, GEE, slugged it out.
The summer long powerboat racing battle for supremacy [...]

The 2008 Cowes Classic Powerboat race set off to a flying start with perfect sea conditions and the sun shining on the Solent waters…p/>

A Fancy Dress Charity Pram Push is taking place today in Cowes, to raise money for local charities. The Pram Push, involves visiting lots of local pubs. More news to follow…view photos.

RORC Cowes to Dieppe Race starts from Royal Yacht Squadron line on Saturday.
The penultimate Channel sprint of a busy RORC season goes to Dieppe and features an international and highly varied field of yachts racing under IRC.
Weather forecasts predict a light airs start in the Solent with a moderate to fresh south westerly breeze kicking [...]

How remiss to not notice the lightbulb Island Pulse celebrated as being 69 last year, has now reached its milestone 70th birthday.  Three score years and ten is a ripe old age for anyone, not least the Swan Edison filament bulb, which was originally bought in 1938 by the stepfather of Isle of Wight resident Mo Richardson.

 
 
 
Mo, who lives in Cowes, [...]

As colourful floats made their way through Cowes, the weather proved less than kind and managed to slightly dampen the mood, as carnival fever hit the town. The Queens as always braved the storm, and the ‘Fokkers’ flew high to battle the great British weather. View Photos…

This weekend the Isle of Wight, witnessed the 48th edition of the “Cowes Classic Powerboat” Fabio Buzzi finished first, view Photos…

This weekend sees British powerboat champion, Shelley Jory, taking the helm of a classic boat to compete in the classic Cowes-Torquay-Cowes power boat race…