What's On

Round Britain and Ireland Race: TBA June 2012 www.roundbritainrace.co.uk
	On Saturday 21st June, powerboats of all different shapes and sizes will race from Portsmouth to Plymouth in the first leg of this grueling 10-day race. In all, nine ports will be visited as the boats make their way around the country, before eventually returning to Portsmouth on 30 June.

Isle of Wight Festival: 22nd to 24th June 2012 http://www.isleofwightfestival.com
	The Isle of Wight Festival is a music festival which takes place annually on the Isle of Wight, England. Many notable artists have performed since its revival including The Rolling Stones, Muse, Donovan, Ray Davies, Robert Plant, David Bowie, Manic Street Preachers, The Who, R.E.M., Coldplay, The Proclaimers, Bryan Adams and The Police.

JP Morgan Round the Island Race: 30th June 2012 www.roundtheisland.org.uk
	The world’s largest and most famous yachting race, the JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, took place on the 28th June 2008 in Cowes, Isle of Wight, England. Nearly 1,600 boats competed over the 50-mile course around the Isle of Wight in a race that saw some of the biggest names in the sailing world competing with weekend sailors and family crews. Whether you were taking part or are just interested in this unique event, you'll find all the information you need here on the official website. See how the race unfolded, catch up on the final results, and view pictures of the action. And if you did take part in the 2008 race, please do complete our online feedback form.

Skandia Cowes Week: 11th to 18th August 2012 www.skandiacowesweek.co.uk
	Cowes Week is one of the UKÕs longest running and most successful sporting events and is a key highlight of the British sporting summer. It has been held in early August every year since 1826, except during the two world wars. Traditionally, Cowes Week takes place after Glorious Goodwood and before the Glorious Twelfth (the first day of the grouse shooting season). Over the years it has attracted British and foreign royalty, the nobility, the rich and the famous.

The British Powerboat Festival: 24th to 26th August 2012 www.cowes2011.co.uk
	The three-day British Powerboat Festival, powered by RB12, is the largest gathering of endurance powerboats anywhere in the world. and incorporates the Cowes-Torquay-Cowes race, RYA National Marathon Championship, UIM Marathon World Cup, Cowes-Poole-Cowes race, RYA National P1 Superstock Championship, Club (Basic) Race for RIBs, OCR & Sports Boats. Expect drama, spectacular high speed action and glamour, all with an international flavour. There are bars, food, music and entertainment for all the family.

Bestival: 6th to 9th September 2012 www.bestival.net
	The Bestival is a music festival on the Isle of Wight, England. It is held annually in late summer since 2004 in a small country park called 'Robin Hill'. The event is organized by Rob da Bank and is an off-shoot of his Sunday Best record label and club nights. The Isle of Wight was chosen for many reasons as the site of the Bestival, primarily due to its notable natural beauty. It is also known that the Isle of Wight holds more carnivals per capita than anywhere else in the United Kingdom.

Little Britain Challenge Cup: 6th to 9th September 2012 www.littlebritain.co.uk
	The Little Britain Challenge Cup is a sailing regatta for the construction industry. Since the first event in 1988 the Little Britain Challenge Cup has grown from 3 to 250 entries and to include more than 3000 competitors, making it the biggest regatta in the UK after Cowes Week.