The Gathering of the Swans in Europe, July 9 - 15, 2011

7:15 PM Tue 21 Dec 2010 GMT

'Swan European Regatta - coming to Cowes' Kurt Arrigo/ Nautor's Swan Click Here to view large photo

The UK shores of Cowes on the Isle of Wight, that name that is synonymous with sailing almost ever since the leisure sport of sailing began, will be home next year to the another Gathering of the Swans. Otherwise known as the Swan European Nautor's Regatta, it will be held from July 9 - 15. As ever the tidal conditions will be testing for this the 15th edition of the great event. European relations in the international Nautor?s Swan family will be based out of West Cowes with their crews of all ages and experience, relishing a packed out regatta ...

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by Nancy Knudsen