A day on the Solent chasing and photographing the competitors during the Cowes Classics Regatta

About this event

2025 marks the 17th Cowes Classics Week! What better way to enjoy an early summers day, than with an outing of exhilarating action on The Solent chasing some of the World's best Yachtsmen and women. Cowes week brings 100's of yachts and sailors of all classes to the Isle of Wight and more importantly to the relatively small area of water that is The Solent. With several daily races Cowes week attracks over 200 yatchs- one of the most iconic dates in the yatching calendar!

 

Our day will start at Ocean Village, Southampton at around 09:30am (exact timings TBC) where we set sail for Cowes and the main hub of activity. During the day we will visit locations like the Needles and Yarmouth where many of the racing yachts will be seen jostling for position during their races. We expect to return to Ocean Village around 4/4:30pm after what is hoped a great day out capturing all the action up close and personal. 

 

Places are limited to 11 due to insurance and the boat we will be aboard. Our boat for the day is Anchorman, a large Catamaran that is perfect for photography with its large rear deck and top speed of 28knots. Our skipper is an extremely experienced sailor so you are assured of a great safe day in the thick of all the action.

Click her to some shots from previous years.

Images by Simon Westwood

Event requirements

Equipment

• Spare batteries
• Camera
• Lense cloths
• Lenses
• Camera protection - rain covers etc

Other things you should bring

• Snacks
• Bottled water

Knowledge

• All levels welcome

Fitness

• Medium

Other essentials

• Sturdy outdoor shoes
• Warm clothing
• Wet weather gear