ARCHIVAL - Cowes Week, Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK. 1958

Cow's Week is a major event for yachtsmen worldwide, featuring daily regattas organized by different yacht clubs. The popularity of sailing has surged post-war, with small crafts gaining importance. The Fastnet Race, organized by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, is a prestigious and challenging event, especially in stormy weather. While smaller classes may halt due to strong winds, ocean racers thrive on such challenges. The race begins with a signal from the Royal Yacht Squadron, and even the cameras face a tough journey.

What is the significance of Cow's Week for yachtsmen?

• It's a local event for beginners.

• It's a gathering for yachtsmen from all over the world.

• It's a competition for motorboats.

• It's a festival for fishing enthusiasts.

How has the popularity of sailing changed since the war?

• It has remained the same.

• It has become less important.

• It has decreased significantly.

• It has grown tremendously.

What is the Fastnet race known for?

• Being a race for motorboats.

• Being a race for beginners.

• Being a 605-mile challenging race.

• Being a short and easy race.

What happens to smaller classes during strong winds in the Fastnet race?

• They are allowed to use motors.

• They are given a head start.

• They are stopped from racing.

• They continue racing without any issues.

What signals the start of the Fastnet race?

• A bell from the lighthouse.

• A cannon from the Royal Yacht Squadron.

• A flag from the shore.

• A whistle from the crew.