2nd August 2025 to 3rd August 2025
Cowes Week Crew Places : Rock Up & Race
From £295 per person
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Choose to sail for just one day or the whole weekend. No previous race experience required!
Cowes Week crew places available for a weekend of racing at one of the UK’s largest and longest-running regattas. With over 40 competitions daily, sailors of all levels can experience top-tier competition and excitement on the water.
Weekend Dates: 02 & 03 August 2025
Cowes Week Crew Places:
Single Day 'Rock up and Race' Package (Saturday 2nd or Sunday 3rd August) is priced at just £295 inc VAT per person per day.
Weekend 'Rock up and Race' Package (Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August) is priced at just £595 inc VAT per person.
Following the success of 2024, Sunsail are thrilled to announce that their 2025 VIP hospitality area will once again be hosted at the prestigious Island Sailing Club (ISC).
This skippered all-inclusive race package is perfect for those sailors looking for active race days without the stress. No previous race experience is required so bring your non-sailing friends along too. This is a great introduction to racing in the perfect English summer setting of Cowes. With the backdrop of the Royal Yacht Squadron this match race fleet of Jeanneau 410 yachts provides a top-class racing experience. Racing in this fleet means that as all the yachts are identical. As there is no requirement for a handicap system the placement of your yacht in the fleet out on the water is your place in the race! Making this an exciting day of racing for everyone.
Enjoy an exclusive hospitality area in the heart of Cowes at one of this sailing town's most notable yacht club. Known for it's annual Round the Island Race this club has been selected to host a tailor-made apes-sail experience for Cowes Week clients. It's front row location provides a panoramic view of the race area in the central Solent. It’s the perfect spot to connect with your crew and professional sailors at the start of the day and unwind with après-sail drinks and prize giving.
Ideally located in central Cowes, near Cowes Yacht Haven and the Red Jet ferry, the ISC offers a premium setting for post-race celebrations.
Other Events: You could start your 2025 race season with the classic Round the Island Race!
We are delighted to offer two new packages for individuals wishing to take part in Cowes Week 2025, offering a single day race package, or a weekend race package.
Single Day ‘Rock up and Race’ Package (Saturday 2nd or Sunday 3rd August) is priced at just £295 inc VAT per person per day.
Weekend ‘Rock up and Race’ Package (Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August) is priced at just £595 inc VAT per person.
- Place on a yacht for 2 days on the weekend of 2nd and 3rd August
- Professional skipper
- Professional 1st mate
- Race entry
- Berth in Cowes Yacht Haven
- Loan of wet weather gear
- Soft drinks and lunch
- Après sail drink in our hospitality area at the Island Sailing Club
- All safety equipment
- Some sleep aboard options available in shared cabins – please enquire at time of booking
- Any meals or drinks had off the boat
- Any accommodation (some berths are available onboard for a nominal price)
Our inclusive packages
These skippered packages which start with a late morning race start time, allows crews to get the chance to practice in the morning before racing in the afternoon. Afterwards, congratulate the winners at our exclusive prize-giving area and get the post-race party started early. Put your skills to the test and enjoy the superb racing conditions of England’s famous Solent.
Cowes, Isle of Wight
Cowes, Isle of Wight
We are delighted to offer two new packages for individuals wishing to take part in Cowes Week 2025, offering a single day race package, or a weekend race package.
Single Day ‘Rock up and Race’ Package (Saturday 2nd or Sunday 3rd August) is priced at just £295 inc VAT per person per day.
Weekend ‘Rock up and Race’ Package (Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August) is priced at just £595 inc VAT per person.
Outer Layers
(* – provided on the boat but you can bring your own)
** – depends on your preference for comfort/warmth)
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Waterproof Jacket
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Waterproof Salopettes
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Waterproof Boots
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Sailing shoes for warm weather
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Warm hat/earband
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Hat/Cap
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Neck buff
Base Layers
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Shorts
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Leggings/long-johns/sailing trousers
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Long sleeve thermal base layer top
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T-shirt
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Long Sleeve T-Shirt
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Puffa/Down lightweight jacket
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Underwear x the number of days
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Socks x the number of days
Sleeping Kit (if staying aboard – must be arranged prior to trip)
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Sleeping Bag
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PJ’s
Toiletries
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Personal medication
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Contact lenses if needed
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Sun cream
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Lip balm
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**Hair ties
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Biodegradable wet wipes
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Toothbrush and toothpaste
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Deodorant
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**Moisturiser
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Sea sickness pills
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Towel
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**Heat pads
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**Ear plugs and eye mask
Safety Kit & General Gubbins
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*Lifejacket
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*Tether (3 point)
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Sailing Knife
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Headtorch (with red light) – required if night sailing involved
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Spare Batteries if needed
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A battery/power pack for electronics
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Charge cable(s)
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Sunglasses (and spare if you’re like me)
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Day bag for gubbins
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*Sailing gloves + possible spare pair (especially if you suffer from office hands)
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Packing Cubes to organise your kit!
Party Wear
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Clean clothes for getting those prizes on the stage if appropriate.
