We had exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to the 90ft barge used for Cowes Week's incredible Friday night fireworks show - see what 2-and-a-half tons of firepower looks like...
I watched the display from Calshot, along with several thousand other people. Unfortunately, due to the low cloudbase, from our viewpoint it was more of a 'damp squib' than an 'incredible spectacle'.
Dick, August 11 12:18
But from Cowes, with the syncrhonised music it was stunning! One of the best. Spend the money on the Red Funnel ticket and come to Cowes to watch. (I have no connection with Red Funnel)
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John E,
August 11 08:18
I watched the display from Calshot, along with several thousand other people. Unfortunately, due to the low cloudbase, from our viewpoint it was more of a 'damp squib' than an 'incredible spectacle'.