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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF COWES WEEK…
Skandia Cowes Week is the world’s premier sailing regatta, with over 1,000 yachts and 8,000 competitors taking part in some top-class sailing. This eight-day event has a rich heritage having run since 1826 and attracts a wide range of competitors from true amateurs to Olympic and World champions.
It has a huge amount to offer both sailors and visitors alike, with an exciting racing schedule afloat and a packed entertainment itinerary on shore throughout the week. A visit to Cowes during the regatta is a must, with its great selection of specialist shops, excellent line-up of live bands and superb choice of cuisine, all helping to create a festival atmosphere - plus one of the best sailing spectacles in the entire world!
WELCOME TO ARTEMIS OCEAN RACING 1 OPEN 60…
Open 60s (60 foot in length) are one of the fastest boats in sailing. Built from carbon fibre using the latest hi-tech structures, they are designed to be as light as possible (for speed) but strong enough to withstand the worst the seas can throw at them.
They are designed from the outset to be sailed by one person. There are very few comforts aboard, and the skipper will spend most of the time in the 'crash' seats in a cuddy that separates the open cockpit and deck from the Navigation work station. This is the nerve system, packed with electronics and computer equipment to help navigate, check performance, and communicate.
The boat has a number of different sails to suit various conditions; not as many sails as a boat designed to be sailed by a 12 strong crew, but enough to keep the solo skipper working hard all the time matching sailplan to wind and sea conditions. There are three types of sails; a mainsail, headsails on furlers (rolled up around the stays) and a spinnaker, although alone, the spinnaker is only used in very stable conditions (to be caught in a squall with this huge balloon of sail could mean disaster; end of race!).
The boats also have to prove their ability to turn themselves the right way up if they become knocked down or turn upside down. This is part of the latest IMOCA safety rules which require the boat to right without the assistance of waves by the skipper taking some action to turn the boat over.
Previously sailed as Pindar AlphaGraphics, the Artemis boat is widely recognised as one of the fastest yachts on the circuit. Designed by Owen Clarke and Rob Humphries, it was originally built as Hexagon, for Graham Dalton’s 2002 Around Alone campaign. Under Pindar’s onwnership from 2003 to 2006, it was finely tuned under the direction of Mike Sanderson and Emma Richards for entry into a number of high profile events, including the Transat Jacques Vabre 2003 and 2007, the Transat 2004, the Rolex Fastnet 2005, The Route du Rhum 2006.
For more information please visit www.artemisoceanracing.com.
YOUR ITINERARY FOR THE DAY
(* Please refer to the map below for exact locations)
10am – Meeting in ‘Sail for Gold Bar’ tent for tea and coffee
11am – Guests board AOR – RIB transfers from Trinity Landing
14pm – Lunch/Snacks onboard Artemis Ocean Racing (AOR)
4pm – AOR back on mooring
Rib transfers to Trinity Landing
Post sailing drinks ashore in ‘Sail for Gold Bar’
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BRING
Please ensure you wear comfortable clothing for your Artemis Investment Racing Experience. We are sure the sun will once again shine on Cowes and we suggest you bring the following:
• Sunhat
• Sun lotion
• Sun Block
• Shorts and T-shirts
• White-soled Deck shoes or trainers
• Sun-glasses
Nevertheless we would like to advise that even if the weather is hot on the land the temperature is always lower on the water, so in addition you may wish to bring the following:
• Sweaters / Fleeces (layers are best)
• Trousers
• Hat, Gloves, scarf and thick socks
• We do not recommend jeans as they take a long time to dry. It is much warmer to wear multiple thin layers than one thick layer.
• Please pack in a soft holdall as there is limited storage space on board the yacht. Please note that for security reasons and limited storage we are unable to store any personal items.
• Sea-sickness tablets. If you are known to suffer from sea-sickness, please consider purchasing some appropriate medication from your local pharmacy and begin taking them as instructed 24 hours before you board the yacht. Please note; always consult your doctor before taking any medication
Life-jackets and wet weather gear will be provided.
he has invited me and of coarse i have said yes ( fot me it's a once in a life time thing) but having never been intested in sailing i have no idea what to expect so any one have any tips also i want to take some pictures of the day but there is no way i am risking my new camera so any one have any ideas on that?
This post has been edited by dave007: 18 July 2008 - 07:20 PM
