Cowes Week Rib Rides
This is our busiest time of the year with Cowes Week and SailGP running and all our boats in demand. So if you haven’t been able to book a day on the…
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Racing
Last chance for Cowes Week and SailGP!
Sail GP and Cowes Week are here! The 10th - 17th August is going to be a bumper week and once again our large Rib fleet is virtually all booked!…
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Another year, another great industry event!
In 2013 a new client ran a Solent Events team building day where their group raced in two yachts. They loved it so much they wanted to invite some of…
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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Race at Cowes
Today it was announced that their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be hosting (and racing in!) an inaugural King's Cup Regatta on Friday 9th August 2019,…
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Solent Yachting – a brief history
The Solent is often referred to as the "home of world sailing" but why is this? Racing of boats has long been an informal activity, born out of necessity. Before…
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Solent Events announced as official supplier for SailGP in Cowes
Today SailGP have revealed more of their plans for the British stage of the SailGP circuit in Cowes, Isle of Wight. SailGP is set to deliver the greatest stadium racing…
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It’s a Long Way To Go For a Dark & Stormy!
4th November 2018 will see the start of the single handed Route Du Rhum sailing race starting from St. Malo in Brittany, Northern France. Over 125 boats will make their way…
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Lendy Cowes Week 2018
The highlight of the British sailing season is fast approaching; Lendy Cowes Week is the ultimate mix of yacht racing and après fun! Saturday 4th August - Saturday 11th August…
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Rolex Fastnet Race 2017
The Rolex Fastnet Race starts from Cowes on Sunday 6th August 2017 A new record! It took an astonishing 4 minutes and 24 seconds to fill the 340 boat entry list for…
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Exclusive interview with Phil Robertson
World Match Racing Tour We are delighted that Phil Robertson has given Solent Events an exclusive interview. Phil recently won the World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) Match Cup Australia &…
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Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation
Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation - Official Charity for Cowes Week 2017 Cowes Week have selected the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation (ASSF) as the official charity for 2017. The foundation was…
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New Presenting Sponsor for Round the Island Race 2017 – Cloudy Bay
Cloudy Bay Wines announced as the official Presenting Sponsor for Round the Island Race 2017 Whilst this announcement was made on Monday the 27th February, we are now very excited to…
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