Cowes Week 2026

Solent Rib Charter recognised as official charter supplier for Cowes Week with racing yachts on the Solent

Cowes Week 2026

Official Supplier

Solent Rib Charter has once again been appointed the official Rib supplier to Cowes Week Ltd for 2026. This year’s regatta runs from Saturday 1st August – Friday 7th August 2026, and will be particularly special as the 200th edition of the event.

At a glance

Ribs are the best way to enjoy Cowes Week short of actually racing. A Rib enables you to spectate starts on the different start lines, then follow the action as each fleet rounds their marks and yet nip into Cowes to enjoy the festival atmosphere whenever it suits.

Hospitality

Solent Rib Charter use a private hospitality area based out of the prestigious Royal Ocean Racing Club which is operated by our group company, Solent Events. Hospitality guests have the option of either a 2 or 3 course lunch, al-fresco or from within the VIP marquee. Please talk to us about hospitality packages. With a BBQ, bar, live music and parties, there is plenty to enjoy as well as offering a fantastic viewing point.

Experience

Please be assured that, as the official Rib supplier to Cowes Week Ltd, you have come to the right place for the best boats and the best entertainment, not to mention peerless expertise and experience. Our team knows exactly how the regatta runs, meaning we can accommodate your needs effortlessly.

Support

Ribs are not just for serious race teams, we are often booked by companies who have entered a yacht and want to transfer their guests back and forth independently of crowded ferries. When racing is postponed through light airs, Ribs are a godsend.

Spectator RIB following yacht racing at Cowes Week on the Solent

What's included

Charter Details

The skipper, boat and unlimited fuel are included in the price. Ribs are chartered by the day in Cowes Week; use the boats for as little or as much of the day as you choose. Our boats are used for a range of functions throughout the week, to spectate the racing, hand out merchandise to race teams, transport guests to the mainland and much more.

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What our customers say

These guys were brilliant. Would highly recommend them.

These guys were brilliant – both in helping to organise our trip for 40 scouts (many thanks Theo), and on the day: everyone was full of praise for rib skipper (Mike) for being relaxed and fun, but also super safe. Would highly recommend them. 30th Reigate Scouts.

Skipper Jon on the day was great & always showed on time.

Very helpful with the passage plan and crafting the day ahead of time. Skipper Jon on the day was great, relaxed and always showed on time. Made for a wonderful day. The blast by The Needles was invigorating. We had two groups and a lovely lunch in Yarmouth.

I would strongly recommend Solent Rib Charter.

Fantastic Experience – Dealt with Jakob who was really helpful and efficient and had a brilliant day on the water. I would strongly recommend Solent Rib Charter and will definitely be using them again when I’m next in Lymington.

I'd absolutely 100% recommend these guys.

Chartered a bareboat RIB with Solent Rib Charter on the bank holiday weekend for a day out to the Isle of Wight. Absolutely top-notch customer service and I can’t overstate how helpful he was! I’d absolutely 100% recommend these guys.

Incredible company who at last minute were able to step in like heroes.

Incredible company who at last minute were able to step in like heroes when we were let down by another charter for my 40th Birthday (50 people from Lymington to The Hut and back!). If you want to book a RIB for any occasion, make sure you book with Solent Rib Charter!

Really nice people, with great kit and knowledge.

Rented a RIB from these guys which they brought down to Padstow. Boat in superb condition (their boats are used commercially and for leisure, so super well maintained). Summary: really nice people, with great kit and knowledge.

Another wildly successful client RIB day with the wonderful Solent RIB Charter.

Another wildly successful client RIB day with the wonderful Solent RIB Charter. Well organised with friendly and professional skippers, our clients had a brilliant time again on what is one of our most popular annual events, thanks to Jakob, Christian & the team!

From start to finish the process was seamless.

We selected Solent Rib Charter for a team incentive. From start to finish the process was seamless. They were really flexible and allowed for us to enjoy the sights and have a relaxed lunch in Cowes. It was a great day out.

The most professional Rib charter company you will ever come across!

The most professional Rib charter company you will ever come across! Immaculately maintained boats and professional skippers make them stand out from the rest. Highly recommended!

A group of people wearing life jackets enjoy a fast RIB boat ride on the Solent, smiling and waving as the boat cuts through the water with splashes around them.

Official Supplier