About the Isles of Wight - SAILING
The Isle of Wight is the ideal destination for a sailing holiday in the UK. It is known as the home of yachting, with a great range of sailing events, which take place all year round. The offshore waters of the Channel and the Solent provide excellent conditions for sailing.
Sailing is a favourite pastime for visitors and Island residents alike and the sea is busy with boats all year round. In August the seafronts and esplanades throng with spectators who come for Cowes Week the world's most famous international yachting regatta. From yacht crews to film crews, the whole Island buzzes with activity, culminating in a grand fireworks display on the last Friday of the Week. For those who want to join in the fun there are a number of companies offering equipment-hire, whilst for those who prefer the view from the shore there are plenty of perfectly placed bars and restaurants.
Due to such perfect surroundings for sailing, it's not surprising that the Island has its own home grown sailing talent, and those that have chosen to make this their home due to the facilities and locations.
Medina Valley Centre
Location: NewportTelephone: +44 01983 522195
Email: info@medinavalleycentre.org.uk
Bembridge Sailing Club
Location:Bembridge, Seaview, St Helens
Telephone:+44 01983 872237
Email: sec@bembridgesailingclub.org
Solent & Wight Line Cruises Ltd
Location:Cowes
Telephone:+44 01983 564602
Email: info@solentcruises.co.uk
East Cowes Sailing Club
Location: CowesTelephone:+44 01983 531687
Ondeck Ltd
Location: RydeTelephone: +44 02392 583000
Email: enquiry@ondeck.co.uk
Rowlocks Chandlers
Location: Cowes
Telephone: +44 01983 299800
PTGH wish to thank www.islandbreaks.co.uk for their help in providing the above information 01/10/09
