Cowes Week Summary
Cowes Week - Isle Of Wight
Date: 6th - 13th August 2011
Cowes Week is the longest-running regular regatta in the world. Having started in 1826, the Event is held on the Solent (the area of water between southern England and the Isle of Wight made tricky by strong double tides), and is run by Cowes Combined Clubs in the small town of Cowes on the Isle of Wight.
DTB can provide bespoke packages to suit your requirements.
Upcoming Events at Cowes Week
- Cowes Week 2011 - Sailing Barge Hospitality
Sat 6th - Sat 13th Aug 2011
£175.00 - £215.00 - Cowes Week 2011 - Orient Express Package
Tue 9th Aug 2011
£420.00
Orient Express Package
Event: Cowes Week
Train: British Pullman
Date: Tues 9th August 2011
Departing: London Victoria
Price: Only £420pp plus VAT
The maritime spectacle of Cowes is yours to experience in the best way possible - The Orient Express and at sea.
What's Included
- Brunch with Bellini on outward journey
- Boat trip with light buffet lunch
- Three course dinner with champagne wine on return journey.
Your Journey
Cowes Week has been renowned since Edwardian times as a quintessential part of the social calendar. Hundreds of vessels from the smallest dinghies to the largest ocean racers manned by amateurs and professionals gather to participate in racing at all levels or simply to watch.
Brunch with Bellini is served on the outward journey. On arrival at Southampton you will board a specially chartered ship, from where you can enjoy this event at its best. On board, the mixed ambiance of soft wood tones blended with the nautical essence that only a ship of character can provide, will offer the perfect vantage point from which to enjoy the racing. Lunch with Pimms, wine or beer will be served on board. (Please note: sailing into the Solent will depend on weather conditions).
Return to Southampton Docks Station to reboard the British Pullman. A glass of chilled champagne is served as soon as you board the train. This will be followed by a three course supper accompanied by half a bottle of wine.
What to Wear
Informal, comfortable clothing is appropriate and please be prepared for rain or windy weather, even in summer! You are asked not to wear jeans or high heels.
Access
This journey is rated as difficult for passengers with special access needs. Wheelchair users will need to be lifted on to the boat and access to the toilets aboard (these are located down steep steps) may be difficult for non-able bodied passengers.
Sailing Barge Hospitality
Sailing Barge Hospitality
Embarkation Point - Southampton or Cowes
Final Disembarkation - Southampton or Cowes
Type of Ship - Thames Sailing Barge
Date Built - 1925
Seated Capacity - 42
Cruise Capacity - 50
Static Capacity - 70
This well appointed historic vessel has a beautiful wood-panelled saloon ideal for boardroom-style meetings and entertaining. Her originality, charm and the feeling of exclusivity she provides means your event will be unmatched by other vessels. She is suitable for formal and informal occasions, from sumptuous seated dinners to Champagne receptions.
Hospitality Includes:
Exclusive charter of the vessel, mooring /pier fees, fule, pilotage and crew, catering, chef and waiting staff - other menu options available, Cowes Programme, Event Management service, product and public liability insurance.
Suggested Itinerary:
10:00 Guests embark vessel; vessel departs for sail to view racing at Cowes once all guests are boarded.
10:00 Refreshments and Danishes are served.
11:30 Bar opens, Pimms reception is served.
12:00 Lunch is served in the main saloon.
14:45 Vessel arrives back at Berth
15:00 Guests disembark
Price per head will fluctuate if numbers of guests alter.
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