The world’s oldest and largest sailing regatta of its kind. Watch the racing from the shore or take a spectator boat to get close to the action. A major part of Cowes Week is the festival atmosphere, when the entertainment spills on to the streets of Cowes from aerobatic displays to fireworks over the sea. www.cowesweek.co.uk

Date: 31 Jul 2010 to 07 Aug 2010