RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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See the full story · 1 sourcesSailors from across the UK and beyond have gathered on the Isle of Wight [Cowes Week Paul Wyeth]
The annual Cowes Week regatta has brought racing, celebrations and crowds to the Solent.
This year's event has a special significance, marking 200 years since the first regatta was held.
Since racing began on Saturday, thousands of people have crossed to the Isle of Wight for the regatta's famous social scene, with sailors enjoying the week-long competition.
Here is a selection of images from this year's event in and around Cowes.
The Princess Royal helped mark Cowes Week's bicentenary celebrations by firing the Royal Yacht Squadron's starting cannon during the opening weekend [Cowes Week Martin Allen]
Races are traditionally started by the cannon fired at the start and finish line outside the Royal Yacht Squadron [Cowes Week Martin Allen]
Dozens of yachts took to the Solent as competitors gathered for one of sailing's best-known regattas [Cowes Week Martin Allen]
Crews battled for position in the opening days of racing as favourable conditions greeted competitors on the water [Cowes Week Paul Wyeth]
Teamwork and quick decisions are key as crews navigate challenging conditions on the Solent [Cowes Week Paul Wyeth]
Classic yachts have featured alongside modern racing boats as Cowes Week celebrates 200 years since the first regatta [Cowes Week Martin Allen]
Spectators gathered along the waterfront to watch the racing and enjoy the atmosphere in Cowes [Cowes Week Martin Allen]
Photographers take the opportunity to capture some specatular shots of the racing [Cowes Week Martin Allen]
Racing continues until Friday when the 200th anniversary celebrations come to a climax with the return of the end-of-regatta fireworks display.
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