Versatility is extremely important when partaking in Cowes Week events. There are many factors to consider: temperature change, weather conditions, how cold/warm you get as an individual etc. It is important to use a ‘layering’ approach as your call to action when deciding your clothing. See below for the products you can use to give you maximum comfort and performance.
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Personal Floatation
“On occasion the Race Committee will fly flag ‘Y’ for one or more classes to indicate that flotation devices must be worn by all crew members. However, it is often sensible for crewmembers to wear their flotation devices regardless of whether the flag is flying or not, particularly when sailing dayboats without inherent buoyancy or when working on the foredeck. If flag Y is flying then competitors must wear the type of flotation device required.”
For dayboats, class rules may also apply and a personal flotation device can be an appropriate, in date, dinghy style buoyancy aid. For Black Group boats it must be a lifejacket as defined in the World Sailing regulations. As the RNLI slogan says, “lifejackets are useless unless worn”.
It is a requirement for every boat in any class to carry lifejackets with crotch or thigh straps for every crew member onboard. All our lifejackets meet the required buoyancy regulations (150N minimum) for Cowes Week events’. Each crew member shall have a lifejacket in accordance with ISO 12402 and shall have a gas inflation system and have crotch/thigh straps.
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WIN A GILL OS3 COASTAL CRUISING SUIT WORTH £329!
To celebrate the Bicentenary Regatta, we’ve partnered with Gill to give one lucky winner the chance to take home a Gill OS3 Coastal Cruising Suit worth £329. Designed to keep you comfortable and protected on the water, the Gill OS3 Coastal Cruising suit combines the freedom of coastal sailing with the protection of offshore gear. Bridging the gap between relaxed coastal sailing and the demands of offshore passages, the OS3 Coastal Cruising Suit offers the ideal balance of comfort, performance, and protection. Whether you’re cruising between bays or pushing out beyond the horizon, this jacket delivers confidence in changing conditions – without the bulk of offshore kit. If you’re preparing for your next passage, or upgrading your existing kit, this is your chance to own one of Gill’s most popular sailing suits.
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Simply subscribe to our mailing list using the form below. If you’re already subscribed, there’s no need to sign up again, just update your email preferences and you’ll be entered into the prize draw. Good luck! Competition ends 31st August, winner will be contacted ONLY by email.
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VHF Radios
VHF units are essential for any participants in the Cowes Week events. A good idea is to also have a handheld VHF unit as a backup device as a precaution.
”Each boat shall carry a suitable marine band VHF transceiver for use in an emergency.” – Cowes Week Notice of Race 2026.
Safety Beacons
There are no rules to have/use any safety beacons during Cowes Week events, but for those who are looking to take their safety precautions to the next level, having a safety beacon is a great idea!
Even if you’re just attending the Cowes Week event, you can still kit yourself out in our range of casual clothing.
We’ve got everything from jackets, t-shirts, fleeces, trousers, shorts, polos and more!
Also check out our ranges of deck shoes and trainer style deck shoes.
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£34.95 - £39.95
