The Race Village will host the Race Briefing on the main stage on Friday, 10th July at 6 pm. Prizegiving will also be held here on Sunday, 12th July at 12 pm.

The main stage is packed with a full programme of free entertainment and live music from 2 pm on Friday, 10th July, through to 10 pm on Sunday, 12th July. Race updates will be shown on the big screen. There is also the world cup semi finals, who knows who will be playing but a certain team could well be, and if so, watch it live in the race village.

The Crew Bar and The Cocktail Bar will be open, with indoor and outdoor seating areas available, alongside local vendors offering a selection of food, sweet treats, and hot drinks. Serving a variety of food and drinks including the Round The Island Pale Ale!

The Race Village offers a chance to meet our race sponsors, to learn more about their involvement in Round the Island, and to get the lowdown on their latest products.

We’re pleased to welcome back Helly Hansen and B & G, who will be providing a race support event truck.

This year’s race charity, Wetwheels Foundation, will also be at the Race Village, sharing information about the trips they run for people with disabilities.

Fairview sailing will supporting the race with fantastic charter opportunities along with the chance to win a weeks charter in Phuket.

The official pub partner for 2026 The Union will be  open for drinks from 7am till late across the weekend, offering an extensive drinks and food for crews and spectators.

Book a table to enjoy its famous £5 breakfast, or book for lunch/dinner. Large bookings welcome. Booking available online visit the pub website.

The official pub in the race village, The Globe will be  open for drinks from 7am till late across the weekend, offering an extensive drinks and food for crews and spectators. With probably the best roof top terrace in Cowes to watch the days racing. Buy a pint and wander the race village.

Large bookings welcome. Booking available online visit the pub website.