Pippa Middleton wraps up warm for a day of sailing during Cowes Week
- Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week takes place August 2-9
- Pippa Middleton, 30, joined sailors from charity UKSA on day two today
- More than 1,000 yachts are taking part in regatta, a highlight of the Season
Pippa Middleton set sail off the Isle of Wight for one of the biggest dates in the sailing calendar today.
The Duchess of Cambridge's younger sister, 30, joined UKSA sailors in Cowes during The Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week for a day of racing.
The party planned wrapped up warm in a sensible branded navy jacket, which protected her from the high winds on the second day of the week-long event; a highlight of the Season.
Pippa with UKSA sailors during The Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week in Cowes today
Pippa Middleton with UKSA sailors during Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week today
She added a pair of voluminous waterproof trousers to finish off her perfectly practical ensemble.
The look is a far cry from her normal glamorous, polished self. But rosy cheeks and windswept hair rather suited her.
Once on board the yacht, Pippa even took the wheel for a spell, looking confident as she handled the craft.
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Earlier this year her sister also took charge on a yacht, during her and Prince William's tour of New Zealand.
Promising guaranteed excitement both on and off the water, the Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week regatta brings the world’s biggest sailing stars and excitement to competitors and spectators alike.
Today is the event's so-called Family Day, and provided another great day of racing under clear skies with a steady south-westerly breeze of 13-17 knots that built to give gusts of 20 knots by the end of the afternoon.
Pippa joined sailors from youth charity UKSA, which offers transformational opportunities to young people.
The Duchess of Cambridge's sister wrapped up warm for the windy sail in the south of England
They focus on three key areas: youth development, schools and groups, and professional training; and say they can give you the inspiration you need to fulfil your potential whether you're new to the water, a maritime professional, or anything in between.
As the event’s official charity, the UKSA is supporting youth sailing at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week.
One of the charity’s key aims during the week is to raise enough funds to offer every Year Six primary school child on Island (1,600 children) the opportunity to experience water-based sport.
This week a group of sailors all aged 20, whose lives have been transformed through the UKSA, are racing on the UKSA Farr 65 - Albatross - and supported by UKSA ambassador and Paralympic gold medallist Helena Lucas.
The event's official charity, UKSA supports youth sailing at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week
Pippa joined sailors from youth charity UKSA, who offer opportunities to young people
Pippa wore practical waterproofs - a far cry from her usual glamorous style
More than 1,000 yachts are taking part in top-class sailing between August 2-9 for Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week.
The oldest and largest annual sailing regatta in the world boasts an eight-day schedule combining competitive racing and fun for the 8,500 competitors racing and 100,000 spectators.
Visitors can watch the sailing action from the shore or opt to get out on the water aboard a spectator boat. The famous fireworks take place on the final Friday of the event.
The event is renowned for unbeatable atmosphere, with competitive racing during the day, and socialising in the evening.
Pippa is a keen sailor, and put her experience to good use at the regatta today
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