Cowes Harbour Commission

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COWES HARBOUR COMMISSION – HARBOUR AUTHORITY & MARINE SERVICES PROVIDER

Cowes Harbour Commission is the statutory harbour authority for Cowes Harbour on the Isle of Wight. Cowes Harbour Office is open from 0900-1700 Monday to Friday. 

See the Cowes Harbour Handbook for detailed information on: Cowes events including a calendar of Cowes races and regattas and shoreside events, visiting Cowes by boat, Cowes yacht clubs, going further afield, Medina River wildlife, guide to Cowes / East Cowes town businesses, Cowes harbour navigation, harbour developments, and Cowes tide tables.

View a map of Cowes, East Cowes and the River Medina.

Cowes Harbour Commission runs various commercial marine services to complement those available within the harbour and Solent area:

* Harbour and river moorings: annual licenced moorings; visitor and event moorings.
* Shepards Marina: visitor and residential marina; dayboat sailing centre; dry sailing facilities; Events Centre; independent marine businesses.
* Sugar Store Events Centre: waterfront venue at Shepards Marina; capacity: 400 standing / 200 seated; main hall, bar, stage, preparation room, training room.
* Cowes Harbour Services Boatyard: extensive yard facilities; 40t boat hoist; independent marine trades.
* Cowes Harbour Storage: secure self-storage units for rental at the Boatyard.
* Commercial marine services: Harbour maintenance; commercial marine contract service provider; commercial units for lease.