As with many of the other major British summer sporting events, such as Wimbledon and Royal Ascot, Skandia Cowes Week is a major part of the social calendar.

• 像诸如温布尔登网球赛事和皇家阿斯科特赛马大会等英国其他重大夏季体育赛事一样，考斯帆船赛周亦是一个重要的社交活动。