Cowes Week 2010

There's nothing quite like Cowes Week; the oldest and largest annual sailing regatta in the World. The event boasts an 8-day schedule combining competitive racing and great fun for the 8,500 competitors racing and 100,000 spectators who enjoy a fantastic line up of shore-side entertainment day and night.

The Artemis Challenge will be returning to Cowes this year. This annual Open 60 sprint around the Isle of Wight, will take place on Tuesday 3rd August. Accompanied by celebrity guests, some of the biggest names in ocean racing will battle it out in a high adrenaline 50 mile race round the island, competing for a £10,000 charity prize fund.

Also during the week, you can get out on the water aboard a spectator boat or take part in some sailing taster sessions. The world-famous fireworks take place on the final Friday of the event.

There is so much to see and do, so keep track of the event plans as they develop in the build up to August by bookmarking the official site: www.cowesweek.co.uk.