Discover Coweslip

Steeped in Royal History

COWESLIP, the celebrated Flying Fifteen racing yacht was designed by Uffa Fox in 1947 and gifted to the then Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip. The 20-foot, two-person COWESLIP was sailed frequently by Prince Philip. Together, Prince Philip and Uffa Fox formed a formidable racing partnership, famously winning the Britannia Cup in 1952 and cementing COWESLIP's place in British sailing history.

Her Place Within The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust

Today, COWESLIP is proudly cared for by The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust, where she holds a cherished position within the historic fleet. COWESLIP has joined BLUEBOTTLE and BLOODHOUND in a longstanding ambition by The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust to reunite the three historic vessels.

In the year of the bicentenary of Cowes Week, COWESLIP spent the summer at the Classic Boat Museum in Cowes, where she continued to engage visitors with her remarkable story and heritage. During this landmark year, COWESLIP was also at the heart of the Trust's exhibition at the Commodore's House in Cowes, highlighting her significance within the history of sailing and maritime culture. The exhibition marked an important milestone for the Trust, as it was the first time it had staged an exhibition away from Edinburgh, bringing the story of COWESLIP to a new audience in the very town with which she shares such a strong connection.