Events calendar Île de Wight

From the beaches of the Isle of Wight, enjoy a unique spectacle at this time of year: over 1,200 yachts and 10,000 sailors set off from the prestigious Royal Yacht Squadron yacht club in Cowes for a 50-mile race around the island. This is the world's largest yacht race and one of the UK's biggest sporting events. If you'd like to take part, find the best vantage points or find out more about the race, visit the event website.