Cowes Week 2019

[El Toro]

Anyone taken a (Gaydon) V8 Vantage over there ?
I’m a complete no-nuffink non-boat person but haven’t been to I.o.W for 30yrs and it could be a fun but congested time to go.
Probs getting on/off ferry?
Parking?
Scraping?
Accommodation?
“Don’t even think about it!” ?
Or worth the CRAIC ?
I know there will be “Boat Persons” on here who will know.
Grazie Mille.
E.T.

[hornbaek]

Im a boat person and have been to Cowes many times. During Cowes week I suggest you leave the car in Southhampton and then walk on-board the ferry. The island, and especially Cowes is very crowded during Cowes week and many roads are blocked off. If you want to enjoy the sailing atmosphere it is better simply to walk or cycle around. (Or use a RIB). Outside season the island is very nice and you will have no problems driving around and also the ferry doesn’t pose any problems. Enjoy.

[good grief]

I have an Aston and also live part time on the Island. I think a lot depends on what the purpose of the visit is, if you intend to explore as well as enjoy Cowes week I would suggest staying over on the South side as accomadation in and around Cowes will be disproportionately expensive that week and you can enjoy the drive over, the down side is getting back later if you enjoy a beer.
Alternatively how about going the weekend round the Island race is on, it’s a great spectacle and you could follow it down the south side and enjoy some great views as you drive down the old military road.

[RobDown]

The ferry (we go from Soton) is no problem for Aston Martins - taken the DB9 over a couple of times. Some nice driving roads - particularly the West Coast

I’d strongly recommend staying in the Royal Hotel in Ventnor. As well as being a lovely spot, it’s got a two rosette restaurant, plenty of parking, close to the Botanical gardens and excellent service. Oh and the bar is full of photos of cars from Le Mans and Goodwood. What more could you need?

[hyphen]

Noob question with the royal hotel being on the south end and Cowes on the north, wouldn't that make it a pain for travelling back and forth? in view of how many people attend the island this week.

[Ziplobb]

no where is too far on the Island and to get from the Royal to Cowes can be a nice drive if you avoid Newport - with regard to the ferry I have never has a problem with the R500 on any route and my DB5 owning neighbour has taken his car off a few times with no worries. Almost forgot - Royal is excellent but also check out Hillside in Ventnor. If you want to stay in Cowes the New Holmwood is decent and has a good kitchen - David (manager) will look after you very well and has been there for doncs.

Edited by Ziplobb on Sunday 9th September 16:53

Edited by Ziplobb on Sunday 9th September 16:53