On Saturday 26th July 2025, HRH The Princess Royal visited Cowes.
On arrival at the Royal Yacht Squadron, she was introduced to the Island Sailing Club’s flag officers. This was the first time she had met them in her newly appointed role as their Patron and introductions were made by Sir Martin White, Admiral of the Island Sailing Club.
Then the Princess went onto the Platform in the Yacht Squadron where she met the Race Officers for both the Fastnet and the Admirals Cup races. When the time came, the Princess Royal fired the gun for both starts.
The visit concluded by the Princess making her way across the road to the Royal Ocean Racing Club, Cowes (RORC), where she met flag officers and viewed the display boards showcasing the 100-year history of the RORC.