Cowes Week early bird entries close Sunday 3rd May
by Cowes Week Ltd 1 May 10:48 BST
1-7 August 2026
Cowes Week 200 Bicentenary Regatta © Cowes Combined Clubs
If you're planning to race at Cowes Week 2026, now is the time to act. Early Bird entry closes this Sunday 3 May - your last chance to secure a discounted place on the start line.
With sunshine, blue skies and a proper Solent breeze over the past couple of weeks, the season is getting under way, and we can't wait to hear the first start cannon go on the 1st of August. Momentum is building fast, with over 430 entries already confirmed - competition is set to be fierce across both Black and White Group fleets.
Enter here.
Already entered? Good call, we've got plenty in store to thank you all for making Cowes Week the regatta it is today.
Once you're in, it's time to get race-ready.
Musto is already kitting out the world's top professional sailing teams - including SailGP's Emirates GBR - a unified crew kit won't just make your crew look the part, it builds confidence and identity.
Orders close 5 June -
Accommodation
With record entries expected for the bicentenary regatta, accommodation in Cowes is in high demand and can be limited. If you're struggling to find somewhere, please do get in touch -- we may be able to assist. Email:
Want to hear what else we've got in store...
In this month's newsletter, we hear from historian Dan Snow who beautifully captures the very essence of Cowes Week, alongside a preview of the exhibitions celebrating 200 years - from the Maritime Heritage Trail to Sailing Through Royal History.