Cowes Week

HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft supercarrier

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HMS Queen Elizabeth to exchange iconic gun salute in the Solent

Prince Philip visits Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week

Prince Philip visits Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week

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VIDEO: Royal welcome for Duke of Edinburgh at sailing regatta

The start of the Flying 15 race

The start of the Flying 15 race

Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week results, day one

Boats set off during last year's Cowes Week

Boats set off during last year's Cowes Week

Sailing spectacular starts this weekend

Zara Phillips and husband Mike Tindall at their wedding last month

Zara Phillips and husband Mike Tindall at their wedding last month

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Newlywed Zara joins McGregor at Cowes today

New Cowes Week sponsor announced

New Cowes Week sponsor announced

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New Cowes Week sponsor announced

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Cowes Week sponsor revealed today

SEA DOG: Stuart Jardine in dark cap sailing at Cowes. Picture: eddiemays.com

SEA DOG: Stuart Jardine in dark cap sailing at Cowes. Picture: eddiemays.com

Age no barrier for OAP sailors

Fireworks will draw crowds

Fireworks will draw crowds

Fireworks will draw crowds

Lawrence Dallaglio on the water

Lawrence Dallaglio on the water

Lawrence Dallaglio on the water

Stormy weather. Picture Rob Burner

Stormy weather. Picture Rob Burner

Blowing in the wind

Race you!

Pictured right at the RNLI dress rehearsal are, from left, Daniel Shonfeld, Sanjeer Sanotra and Kirk Waughaman with Laura Hodson from the RNLI. Echo picture by Joanna Mann. Order no: 10911795

Pictured right at the RNLI dress rehearsal are, from left, Daniel Shonfeld, Sanjeer Sanotra and Kirk Waughaman with Laura Hodson from the RNLI. Echo picture by Joanna Mann. Order no: 10911795

Fun and games help RNLI

Black clouds but a good day's racing. Picture Rob Burner

Black clouds but a good day's racing. Picture Rob Burner

Ladies Day Trophy for Louise Morton

Man overboard!

Zara Phillips and Amy Williams on board the Artemis Ocean Racing boat.

Zara Phillips and Amy Williams on board the Artemis Ocean Racing boat.

Zara adds royal touch to race

Loads more pictures ion today's Daily Echo

Loads more pictures ion today's Daily Echo

Sun, sea & handbags at Cowes

Chris Stanmore-Major, Robin Knox-Johnston and Simon Chalk

Chris Stanmore-Major, Robin Knox-Johnston and Simon Chalk

Brits in solo world race

ALL ABOARD: The Echo's Melanie Adams with the Red Bull crew

ALL ABOARD: The Echo's Melanie Adams with the Red Bull crew

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Riding the Red Bull at Cowes

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Craig Rose takes Artemis Even Keel Challenge honours

Melanie's will to win onboard an Extreme 40

Melanie's will to win onboard an Extreme 40

Melanie's will to win onboard an Extreme 40

ON TRACK: Jethou heads the field in IRC Class Zero at Cowes yesterday. Pics by Rick Tomlinson.

ON TRACK: Jethou heads the field in IRC Class Zero at Cowes yesterday. Pics by Rick Tomlinson.

Jethou crew makes waves

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An increased police presence

Moths in action, including World Champion Simon Payne, right.

Moths in action, including World Champion Simon Payne, right.

Taking sailing to new heights

CHOPPY WATERS: IRC Class 7 Ruffian and IRC Class 4 Mongoose pictured in action on the second day of Cowes Week yesterday. Pic by Rick Tomlinson.

CHOPPY WATERS: IRC Class 7 Ruffian and IRC Class 4 Mongoose pictured in action on the second day of Cowes Week yesterday. Pic by Rick Tomlinson.

Fred keen to make sure Cowes is no damp squib

Hen party pirates

Hen party pirates

Hen party pirates

Michael Grade, centre, his wife Francesca, Stuart Eden, Ted Eden, 11, front left, and Samuel Grade, 11.

Michael Grade, centre, his wife Francesca, Stuart Eden, Ted Eden, 11, front left, and Samuel Grade, 11.

Grade family enjoying Cowes

SAILING AWAY: The Toe in the Water team who are taking on a racing challenge in Cowes Week. Echo picture by Matt Watson. Order no: 10885656

SAILING AWAY: The Toe in the Water team who are taking on a racing challenge in Cowes Week. Echo picture by Matt Watson. Order no: 10885656

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Injured war heroes find looking for glory at Cowes

Sailors head to Cowes

Sailors head to Cowes

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Sailors head to Cowes

The Etchell fleet heads past Holy Trinity church on their first leg.

The Etchell fleet heads past Holy Trinity church on their first leg.

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All’s set fair for Cowes Week

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Watch Cowes from onboard Princess Caroline

Spectacular sights and sounds as series teams up with top DJ Rob

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12 must-do things at Cowes Week 2010

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Cowes Week on air

Oh boy, Cork Week

Southampton's ICAP Leopard first boat to finish 2009 Fastnet race

Cowes Week survives credit crunch

Cowes Week survives credit crunch

Cowes Week survives credit crunch

Joe Worsley, right, and Tim Payne. Pic: Clipper Ventures

Joe Worsley, right, and Tim Payne. Pic: Clipper Ventures

Joe tackles new challenge at Cowes Week

Fireworks finale to end Cowes Week

Fireworks finale to end Cowes Week

Fireworks finale to end Cowes Week

Aaron Isted. Pic: Polly Harris

Aaron Isted. Pic: Polly Harris

Death defying stunt wows crowds at Cowes

Pic: PA/PA Wire

Pic: PA/PA Wire

Cowes remembers Fastnet tragedy of 1979

Sailing treat for Hampshire family

Sailing treat for Hampshire family

Sailing treat for Hampshire family

Will Carson and Bryan Adams

Will Carson and Bryan Adams

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The day I sailed with Bryan Adams

Anyone for champagne?

Anyone for champagne?

Anyone for champagne?

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Sailing crew praised after woman falls overboard

Stolen raceboat found

Stolen raceboat found

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Stolen raceboat found

OCEAN WAVE: Ben Fogle , TV presenter and adventurer on board Extreme 40 Ecover. Picture by Th.Martinez.

OCEAN WAVE: Ben Fogle , TV presenter and adventurer on board Extreme 40 Ecover. Picture by Th.Martinez.

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Stars take to the water at Cowes

Toe in the Water and Team Baltic racing flat out in the J80 fleet on the third day. Photo Chris Ison/ PA

Toe in the Water and Team Baltic racing flat out in the J80 fleet on the third day. Photo Chris Ison/ PA

Final day of iShares Cup draws in the stars

Yo, ho, ho – win a bottle of rum!

Yo, ho, ho – win a bottle of rum!

Yo, ho, ho – win a bottle of rum!

Round the World yachtsman Pete Goss

Round the World yachtsman Pete Goss

Sailor's support for RNLI charity day

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Cowes Week Results: Monday

Cowes Week race spectator injured in collision

Cowes Week race spectator injured in collision

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Cowes Week race spectator injured in collision

Excell, racing in Class 1.

Excell, racing in Class 1.

A mixed weekend of weather for start of regatta

The Laser SB3 fleet start.

The Laser SB3 fleet start.

RNLI’s riding the crest of a wave as event’s top charity cause