With racing cancelled today on the opening day of the Royal Yacht Squadron’s Bicentenary International Regatta most crews could only stay ashore and watch the white caps of the waves as the Solent did its worst in the wind speeds gusting 30 knots, with the ebb tide kicking up some big seas in the usually sheltered stretch of water.

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Despite the lack of racing there is a lively atmosphere as crews discuss the week ahead, on their yachts and ashore. Paul Wyeth has captured some great images along the waterfront. Visit the gallery here.

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No sailing today, but don’t miss your chance to hear how America’s Cup and Volvo Ocean Race sailors handle too much (and not enough) wind! North Sails’ History in the Making panel discussion with Sir Ben Ainslie, Jimmy Spithill and Sam Davies is open to all. See you from 4:30pm at the Events Centre in Cowes Yacht Haven! Panel to begin promptly at 5pm.

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Crews of the three J Class yachts which will compete in the celebratory Royal Yacht Squadron Bicentenary International Regatta from Cowes this week are primed and poised to start what promises to be their most challenging event for many years.

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Crews and yachts are arriving in Cowes, UK for the Royal Yacht Squadron’s Bicentenary International Regatta whose opening race is planned for Monday, weather permitting, in Cowes. The provisional Class splits have been announced showing the three J-Class yachts as the first to start on familiar line of the historic castle built in the time of Henry VIII .

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