This August, Red Bull gets together with OC Events and top DJ and Bestival inventor Rob Da Bank at the UK round at Cowes Week.
The Extreme Sailing Series Race Village, based at Egypt Point, will have its own Extreme Bar open every morning, with an array of hot and cold food and drink. The bar, with free admission for everyone and live commentary of the Extreme 40s action, as well as pro-windsurfing demos and foiling Moth action, couldn't be closer to the show as the Extreme Sailing Series race courses are set just metres off the shoreline. It's a perfect spot to watch all the Cowes Week action before the Extreme 40s take to the stage each afternoon after the Cowes Week fleets have finished.
Each evening will be hosted by BBC Radio 1 / Bestival star Rob da Bank's top choice of island-based DJs and the circuit will finish on August 5 with a live set by Rob himself: "Weirdly, sailing and DJing are two of my favourite things in the world... so I'm very excited about getting back to Cowes to help kick start the party for the locals and the Extreme 40s' crews. I've never sailed on such an exciting boat in my life and really believe sailing could be opened up to a lot more young people, which is kind of what I want to do with music and DJing. See you at the bar!"
Rob has chosen a week of DJs, and will play the final night himself – tickets to that will be on sale soon. The selection includes The Bees Sound System and last year’s Bestival DJ winner Jake Chan & Wills of Steel. Here’s the full night-by-night line-up with Rob’s helpful descriptions:
Saturday, July 31: The Bees Sound System
Rob: "The Bees headlined the first Bestival and I love these guys. Mellow, cool and great record collections too!"
Sunday, August 1: Jakey Chan and Wills of Steel
"These two whippersnappers blew me away at last year's Bestival DJ competition and proved what a great range of music they're into. Mucho fun!"
Monday, August 2: Santa Spirita Sounds
"Raff and his Santa Spirita gang represent the underground sound of the Island where people slip back into a calmer more peaceful musical time but still celebrate the 21st century too," says Rob.
Tuesday, August 3: DJ Kaf-Tan
"Kaf-Tan has taken part in quite a few Bestivals and know how to put a smile on your face. Unpretentious DJing for everyone!"
Wednesday, August 4: Cosine
"As he says himself, Cosine is all about party. Wednesday night will never be the same again in Cowes."
Thursday, August 5...
The closing night and Rob da Bank and Sombrero Sound System take centre stage. Rob founded Bestival in 2004 and he is joined by the resident DJs from the Sunday Best Bestival family, Sombrero. Due to anticipated huge interest, tickets for this final night will go on sale shortly.
With a longer race each morning designed to stretch the catamarans' capabilities, the Extreme Sailing Series' style of short course, public-facing racing at up to 40mph begins on July 31 off Egypt Point.
Nine top teams have entered this second stopover on the circuit, with Roman Hagara's Red Bull Extreme Sailing hoping to put pressure on Yann Guichard's championship leaders Groupe Edmond de Rothschild.
For more information on Cowes Week, visit our events page
Vincent Curutchet/DPPI/OC Events
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