SHEPARDS Wharf Marina, one of the key venues during Cowes Week, is to have a new name and a new partnership for this year's regatta.
Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) announced today (Monday) it has appointed JHAV Ltd as the new event partner for the marina, one of Cowes Week's four affiliated shoreside venues.
The marina will be rebranded as 'Cowes at Shepards' and JHAV aims to enhance its reputation as the yachtsman’s après-racing location of choice.
Jock Rafferty, manager at Shepards Wharf Marina, said: "Central to our Cowes Week offer is ensuring we focus on regatta competitors and marina customers in the provision of all our shoreside activities, and that Cowes at Shepards successfully complements the overall Cowes Week event."
Among the new features on the marina will be a new Pier Bar, taking in the views of the Solent.
John Hibdige, JHAV production manager, added: "We are thrilled to be working alongside the Shepards team, Cowes Week Ltd and local businesses to deliver the new 'Cowes at Shepards’ regatta village.
"Shepards Wharf Marina is in a fantastic location and we are looking forward to introducing the new Pier Bar, plus a wide range of daytime and evening activities and entertainment to give a really vibrant shoreside venue."


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