3 September 2010, 8:28 am
Belem, which will be calling at Cowes. Picture by Jean-Christophe l'Espagnol. THE three-masted ship Belem, Europe's oldest and France's most prestigious tall ship still operating at sea, will be calling at Cowes tomorrow (Saturday).... Read More »
2 September 2010, 12:19 am
The annual event opens today and celebrates the legacy and the ongoing lure of ships and sailing.... Read More »
1 September 2010, 8:09 am
John Merricks II put paid to their gruelling 1800nm Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race challenge during the early hours of this morning, (01, September) with the elated British Keelboat Academy crew crossing the finish line off The Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes at 01:49.23. Completing the famous... Read More »
31 August 2010, 8:39 am
This time yesterday the British Keelboat Academy’s crew on board John Merricks II thought they might have finished their epic Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race journey by now however, the TP52 has been hampered by painfully light winds over the past 24 hours putting paid to the prospect of ... Read More »
30 August 2010, 3:39 am
Holding on to their third place, the British Keelboat Academy’s eleven young sailors on board John Merricks II are on the home straight as they near the finish line of the Sevenstar Round Britian and Ireland Race off the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes.... Read More »
29 August 2010, 11:38 pm
Gospel Choir: At Mount Seymour United. Feel the passion and power of gospel music. All voices are welcome, and music reading is not required. The choir sings at worship on the Sunday following the practice.... Read More »
29 August 2010, 6:53 am
At 11.26.55 BST today, Volvo Open 70, Groupama, skippered by Jules Verne record holder, Franck Cammas, crossed the Royal Yacht Squadron Line to claim line honours in the 2010 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race and take both the race and course records.... Read More »
27 August 2010, 2:28 am
The audience at the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes, enjoy the performance by musicians from Holy Trinity Church. Picture by Robin Crossley. Music AN evening of top-class music at the Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes was provided by musicians from the town’s Holy Trinity Church.... Read More »
27 August 2010, 2:13 am
Spectators can enjoy some spectacular sights on the water off Cowes this weekend. ONE of the most famous races in the world, the Cowes-Torquay-Cowes race, celebrates its 50th anniversary this weekend at the 2010 British Powerboat Festival.... Read More »
23 August 2010, 8:39 am
Wild and windy weather forecasts meant a last minute about turn for the 27 yachts in the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race as they lined up for the start off the Royal Yacht Squadron.... Read More »