Harbour Guide

Below you will find all the information you need about Cowes, from port information, to latest harbour news, mooring and more.

News from Cowes Harbour Master

Read all the latest news from Cowes Harbour Master. 
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Port information

Visit the Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) website where you can find all the information about Cowes Harbour. 
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Racing at Cowes and in the Solent

Cowes is arguably the foremost centre for yacht racing not just in the UK, but around the world, and hosts an unrivalled number of yacht races and regattas every year.

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Fleets of Cowes

Cowes hosts six main small keelboat fleets that race regularly during the season. 

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Cowes Harbour Handbook

The Cowes Harbour Handbook is a guide to the harbour, River Medina, Cowes and East Cowes, for leisure sailors and boaters, visitors, local residents and commercial harbour users. The Cowes Harbour Handbook 2017-2018 is available throughout Cowes, or you can view an interactive digital version here. Click here for more information

Visiting Cowes by boat – berthing and facilities

Cowes welcomes over 50,000 visiting craft during the season and has berths suitable for all sizes and types of vessel. Here is all you need to know about where to moor, and the facilities available in the harbour, fresh water, fuel and gas and more. Click here for more information

Weather information

Where to find all the weather information you need for sailing and boating in the Solent. Click here for more information

Navigating in Cowes Harbour

Cowes, renowned as the world's premier yachting centre, is the Isle of Wight's main port with a harbour that's easily accessible and a river navigable as far as Newport. Click here for more information

Cowes Chain Ferry

A vital foot passenger and vehicle link between Cowes and East Cowes with an excellent regular service. Click here for more information

Navigational updates for Cowes

Sailors and boaters using Cowes Harbour are advised to regularly check current Local Notices to Mariners issued by Cowes Harbour Commission. Click here for more information

Cowes tide tables

Cowes tide tables and live tide height information for Cowes Harbour can be found here. Click here for more information

Cruising to and from Cowes

Cowes is one of the UK's most popular cruising destinations, being located at the very heart of the Solent and easily accessible for all types of vessel. Click here for more information

Small craft navigation in Cowes Harbour

Cowes is one of the busiest leisure ports in the UK, and during the summer months the density of small craft presents quite a challenge for any navigator. Here you can find information specific to small craft including local tidal flows, ferries and shipping. Click here for more information

Watersports and activities in Cowes Harbour

Cowes Harbour Commission welcomes and encourages watersports and activities within the harbour.  Find out where you can go swimming, rowing, fishing, walking, cycling, wind surfing and more. Click here for more information

Harbour regulations

Cowes Harbour is regulated using a set of General Directions to promote safe navigation, and protect persons, property, flora and fauna in and around the harbour. Please show consideration to other harbour users. Click here for more information

Motorboats

Cowes is an increasingly popular destination for motor yachts and RIBs which are welcomed all year round. Click here for more information

Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Station

Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Station is located on The Parade, next door to the Island Sailing Club. Click here for more information

Cowes and Solent speed limits

Know your Solent speed limits and please don't make waves, cut your speed! Click here for more information