Mooch has been to the Isle of Wight again.
In the north of the island he visited both Cowes and East Cowes which are on either side of the River Medina where it enters the Solent.
Cowes is a well known centre for yachting and holds a large regatta every August, but the town and marina are busy all year round.
(05-Mar-2011)
![Mooch monkey looks at the yachts in Cowes marina.](images/iow3_c01.jpg)
Cowes is the destination for Red Funnel car and Red Jet passenger ferries from Southampton.
![Mooch monkey with a Red Funnel ferry at Cowes.](images/iow3_c04.jpg)
The town is always busy and has shops selling luxury items, clothes and yachting equipment,
plus many other shops and restaurants.
![Mooch monkey at Cowes.](images/iow3_c03.jpg)
Near East Cowes is Osborne House.