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Peppermint Shepards Wharf:"Business as usual in 2009"
We're looking forward to our 6th year in Cowes with some great activities throughout the week. Despite the economic conditions, we're expecting many people to take their holiday in Cowes this year...
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Shepards Wharf welcomes back England Rugby Players
After his "taster" in 2008 of what to expect this year, Joe Worsley and fellow England Rugby colleagues return this year racing Clipper yachts. Come and see them at Shepards...
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New caterer confirmed
We have just signed up with a fantastic new caterer for 2009, serving delicious, fresh hot and cold offerings throughout the day - from breakfast at 7am until the early hours. Pre-booked sit down dinners are also available...
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VIP Pier Bar available for hire
Our fantastic VIP Pier bar overlooking the Yacht Haven and river Medina is available for hire, for class receptions, prize giving's etc. throughout the week. But be quick!
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Club Inferno's: Cowes week's ONLY crew nightclub
Returns once again, EVERY NIGHT during Cowes week with a different theme every night and FREE entry before 10pm with your competitors pass. FOX FM's Pete Bristow returns - there's even talk of a "Baywatch Night"...
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Calendar

Click on a day to see what event(s) are taking place. Or click here to view the flyer.

2009 Schedule Announced!

Crew Bar
Entrance to the Crew Bar at Shepards Wharf is FREE* every day during Cowes Week from 11am - 2am. Competitor's passes may be required for entrance to Shepards Wharf.
*Excluding Thursday for the Mount Gay Red Cap Party (public bar facilities and access to the pontoons will be provided)

Club Infernos
FREE entry with your competitor's pass before 10pm (no re-entry)
Queue jump and free shot for everyone in "theme"
Entrance is between £5-£10 dependant on night.

Friday 31st July, 2009

12:00 - 00:30

Crew Bar Opens

  Club Infernos: UKSA Party

Saturday 1st August

18:00 - 02:00 Crew Bar Live music: Area 51
Live music finishes at midnight
21:00 – 02:00 "Nautical Naughties " at Club Infernos
Music: 00's
Optional dress code: Nautical!

Sunday 2nd August

18:00 - 02:00 Crew Bar Live music: Switch
Live music finishes at midnight
21:00 – 02:00 "Club Tropicana " at Club Infernos
Music: 80's
Optional dress code: Wham / 80's

Monday 3rd August

12:00 - 17:00 Crew Bar: Live music in the sunshine from Laura Charms
18:00 - 02:00 Crew Bar Live music: Lego
Live music finishes at midnight
21:00 - 02:00 "Mexicana" at Club Infernos
Music: Anything goes
Optional dress code: Mexican / South American

Tuesday 4th August

12:00 - 17:00 Crew Bar: Live music in the sunshine from Laura Charms
18:00 - 02:00 Crew Bar Live music: The Kurves
Live music finishes at midnight
21:00 - 02:00 "Old Skool Disco" at Club Infernos
Music: School Disco Classics
Optional dress code: School Uniform

Wednesday 5th August

18:00 - 02:00 Crew Bar Live music: Driving South
Live music finishes at midnight
21:00 - 02:00 "Baywatch Nights " at Club Infernos
Music: 90's & now
Optional dress code: Swimwear
(no bare feet permitted)

Thursday 6th August

18:00 - 02:00

Crew Bar Live music: TBC
Mount Gay Red Cap Party
Live music finishes at midnight
(tickets available from the Crew Bar)

21:00 – 02:00 "Red Cap After-Party " at Club Infernos
Music: Anything goes
Optional dress code: Caribbean

Friday 7th August

18:00 - 02:00 Crew Bar Live music: Orient Xpress
Live music finishes at midnight
21:00 - 02:00 "Friday Night Fever" at Club Infernos
Music: Club Inferno's best 70's Classics!
Optional dress code: 70's / Saturday Night Fever

Saturday 8th August

21:00 - 02:00 Cowes Week Closing Party & Rolex Fastnet Race send-off at Club Infernos - FREE entry

Crew Bar

The Crew Bar opens at 11am and remains open throughout the day until closing at 2am. Entry is free* for competitors at all times. The bar contains a large seating area with results screens and online declaration pods. There are also race declaration kiosks for your convenience. Each night will feature live music with large parties taking place throughout the week. An area is available for reservation for class receptions. Please contact us for further details. (*Except for Thursday’s Mount Gay Red Cap Party)

Opening times:
Food village will be open for breakfast from 7.30am
Light lunches will be served from 11am - 3pm
The Urchin Resturant open from 6pm - 10pm

Bookings Info:
Tables can be reserved for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Please contact us  for further details or click here to see the menus. For bookings in advance of Cowes Week please email us to make a reservation. If you’d like to book during the week please enquire directly at the crew bar.

Infernos Night Club

Following another sell out year the ever popular Infernos Nightclub will return to the boat house at Shepards; playing the best in feel good tunes until the early hours courtesy of Fox & Heart FM's very own Pete Bristow. Infernos is the only place in Cowes to dance the night away with your fellow crew mates.

From 11pm the exclusive Pier bar is incorporated into the venue along with an enlarged chill out area for those who want to take a break from all that dancing!  The club will be open from 9pm until 2am nightly; entry is FREE with Crew Passes before 10pm. (No re-entry). Queue jump and free shot for everyone in theme. Entrance between £5-£10 dependant on night.

Remember to arrive early to avoid disappointment.

The Pier Bar & The Urchin Restaurant

With its comfy sofas, informal seating areas and sun terrace overlooking one of the best views of the Solent and the River Medina the Pier Bar is one of the best places to take in the atmosphere of Cowes Week.  During the day the Pier is available for private parties up to 150 people. Our restaurant team can provide anything from informal breakfasts to BBQ’s on the sun terrace as well as canapé receptions and formal lunches or dinners. In the evening the Pier Bar forms part of the nightclub from 11pm.

The Urchin restaurant is open from 6pm - 10pm. Reserve tables by enquiring at the crew bar.

The Trade Village

This year will see an improved and expanded trade area on site. We have worked hard to bring together a good range of marine related trade stands including an on site chandler & rigging company and a sports massage service. With clothing stands and other traders there should be something for everyone!

Competitor Passes

In the early evening access to the site will be restricted to Crews and their family and friends. On entering the site after 6pm you will be asked to show your competitor pass, Pass holders may bring family and friends on to the site (R.O.A.R). Please make sure you keep your pass on you. Competitor Passes will be included in Shepards Wharf welcome packs and also included in the official Cowes Week racing packs collected on registration. Competitor Passes will allow discounted entrance to Club Infernos as well as special offers and discounts throughout the week.


Shepards Wharf is located just a couple of minutes walk from the High Street towards the chain ferry. Look out for directions on banners in the High Street. To view our location map click here.

 

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