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Below you will find all the information you need about Cowes, from port information, to latest harbour news, mooring and more.
Read all the latest news from Cowes Harbour Master.
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Visit the Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) website where you can find all the information about Cowes Harbour.
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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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Cowes hosts six main small keelboat fleets that race regularly during the season.
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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
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
Where to find all the weather information you need for sailing and boating in the Solent. Click here for more information
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
A vital foot passenger and vehicle link between Cowes and East Cowes with an excellent regular service. Click here for more information
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 and live tide height information for Cowes Harbour can be found here. Click here for more information
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
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
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
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
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 is located on The Parade, next door to the Island Sailing Club. Click here for more information
Know your Solent speed limits and please don't make waves, cut your speed! Click here for more information
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