Cowes
Americannoun
noun
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The authority said that as a precautionary measure it recommended flood protection be installed at Medina Road, Cowes, one hour before high tide.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2024
Teams from across the globe set off from Cowes on the Isle of Wight for the Ocean Globe Race.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2023
The race will start from the Royal Yacht Squadron start line in Cowes at 13:00 BST.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2023
The London "season" was followed by yachting at Cowes, polo at Deauville and golf and grouse-shooting at Gleneagles.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2022
She was built by Ratsey of Cowes in 1864, so she is rather an ancient vessel; but she was constructed in a much stronger fashion than is usual in these days, of thoroughly seasoned teak.
From The Cruise of the 'Alerte' The narrative of a search for treasure on the desert island of Trinidad by E. F. (Edward Frederick) Knight
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