An important part of the structure now in place to ensure a smooth transition to a new title sponsor is the recent formation of Cowes Week Limited (CWL). Wholly owned by Cowes Combined Clubs, this new management company has overall responsibility for policy decisions and the strategic direction of the regatta.
Whole regatta entries only - no daily entries
After a number of comments from competitors over recent years regarding the way that boats that were only entered for a day or two could affect their overall position, it was decided last year to insist that all entries were for the whole regatta and that daily entries would not be allowed. Although we realise that this adversely affected a few crews, the consensus from competitor feedback was that this was a good change. Entries for 2008 will once again only be for the whole regatta. Class Zero will be racing all week.
Cowes, Isle of Wight: After a very successful 14-year tenure, 2008 is Skandia's last year as title sponsor of Cowes Week which this year is held between the 2nd and 9th August. The regatta organisers are looking positively to the future as they continue their search for a new headline sponsor to join them in taking this great British sporting event to its next phase.