Isle of Wight Nostalgia - Cowes Waterfront

A fine panorama of West Cowes from the ferry

Cowes Castle (Royal Yacht Squadron) is in the foreground with Trinity Church behind.

Castle Hill with Queens Road branching to the right in front of Trinity Church.

The orange markers to the right are used as race markers. Yachts end their race when they are aligned with both.

Island Sailing Club, Customs, Townsend House & Globe Hotel

Formerly Ratsey's sail loft, it became the home of Sir Max Aitken and now houses the Sir Max Aitken Museum (mainly maritime exhibits). It is open to the public during the season.

The Blake's chain ferry carries the A 3021 road across the river.

The home of helicopters, hovercraft & much more.

The car ferry terminus in East Cowes.