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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... "People want their pound in their pocket to go further in this climate, coupled with the poor Euro exchange rate many people are looking closer to home for their holiday breaks. What batter way to spend a week in the sunshine, in Cowes, saving money!"

Shepards Wharf welcomes back England Rugby Players

England & Lions Rugby Internationals set sail for Cowes Week 09

"The World cup-winning England International and recent Lions test player Joe Worsley enjoyed some fantastic sailing and entertainment last year in Cowes courtesy of Clipper, Henri Lloyds’s TP52, The Extreme 40’s and Peppermint Shepards Wharf - in order get a feeling for the event and to announce his testimonial year. The Lions’ back row continues his testimonial year by returning to sailing in Cowes week on board one of Clipper Ventures’ Round the World 68ft yachts competing in the Ondeck Ocean Racing Class."

"Joe’s testimonial dinner at Twickenham back in October saw eight lucky guests successfully bid an auction to join Joe and fellow England and Lions internationals Simon Shaw and Tim Payne as they compete in Cowes week on Thursday 6th and Friday 7th August. The crew will be based in Cowes for three days on a Thames sailing barge named “Alice” and have a packed schedule including being hosted by Peppermint Events at Shepards Wharf, sailing classes and coming alongside Trinity landings on Friday night."

New caterer & The Urchin Restaurant Opens

We have just signed up with Roastmater, our 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 and informal BBQ's are also available. Click here for menus and price lists. Pre-booked lunches are also available.

The Urchin restaurant is open daily serving fresh local produce.

Contact us for a reservation.

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. For more information click here or contact us for prices.

Club Inferno's: Cowes week's ONLY crew nightclub

Returns once again to Peppermint Shepards Wharf, 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 with cheesy classics such as Chesney Hawkes, Dolly Parton, ABBA AND there's even talk of a "Baywatch Night"...Watch out, bring our swimwear...Open from 9am - 2am Saturday 1st - Saturday 8th August.

ARHIVE NEWS FROM 2008

World Cup-Winning England International Rugby Player Joe Worsley and colleagues make a visit to Shepards Wharf
Come down and see Joe and his follow England and Wasps players at Shepards Wharf during Skandia Cowes week. Joe Worsley, Tim Payne & other England internationals are coming down to see what all the fuss is about! Perhaps you can even challenge them on the winch competition here at Shepards Wharf on Thursday 7th August from 2pm? Either way, I'm sure you'll make them all welcome, but no Mount Gay for them please - they're trained athletes you know! More details very soon.

Shepards Wharf announces impressive double decker hospitality, Crew Bar and Entertainment marquee for Skandia Cowes Week
Since the success of the structure at the Artemis Transat Race Village in Plymouth in May, we have decided to bring it to Shepards Wharf for 2008. Not only will it allow a larger area for the crew bar - but a dedicated terrace for class receptions, prize ceremonies, private BBQ's & party's and enjoying the sunshine! If you are interested in hiring all or part of this upper floor, contact us for availability.

Shepards Wharf Welcomes back the Extreme 40's
This year will see the return of the Extreme 40 fleet, competing out of the iShares Cup race village at Shepards Wharf. The third event of the 2008 iShares Cup Sailing Series will run over three days (August 2-4) on the first few days of Skandia Cowes Week. The high-performance 40-foot catamarans will do battle on race courses set as close to the shore as possible, providing continuous high-octane action for spectators. For further information about the iShares Cup Sailing Series visit the event website at www.iSharesCup.com.

Mount Gay Red Cap Party returns
Following last year’s sell out beach party, Mount Gay Rum will return to host the Red Cap Party on Thursday 7th August, 2008.  The crew bar will play host to the most talked about event of the week.  This year Mt Gay will be adding to the fun with yet more great give away’s including their sought after Red Caps to deserving sailors… will you be lucky to get your hands on one? Tickets for this event are available from the Crew Bar.

Adventure Tastes Better When Shared, come and share the Mount Gay Rum experience at Shepards Wharf with a selection of freshly made Caribbean cocktails.