One of the oldest sailing regattas in the world ⛵️ Cowes Week hits the Solent 🌊 | BBC Dorset

A familiar silhouette on the Solent during Cowes Week ⚓️ Each year, a Royal Navy guard ship such as HMS Severn takes up station during the regatta. While its role is practical — supporting safety, coordination and traffic management in one of the busiest stretches of water in the world — its presence also reflects a much deeper tradition. Cowes Week has been shaped by Britain’s maritime heritage since its earliest days. Royal patronage, naval involvement and ceremonial moments have all helped de

That's right 🤩⛵️ and we can't wait! It’s a big summer of sailing on the Solent, and the 199th edition of the world’s biggest annual keelboat regatta kicks off on 2nd August. Super Early Bird entries are available until Sunday 16th February. Enter today 👉 https://bit.ly/4gXMkkt Who's coming?! 👋 #CowesWeek #Yachting #Sailing #Cowes #IsleOfWight | Cowes Week