P&B LAUNCHES COWES STORE WITH EXCLUSIVE ZHIK PARTNERSHIP FOR OFFSHORE SAILING

NORTHAMPTON – 28 May 2025

We're bringing premium products and 40 years of sailing experience and technical knowledge directly to one of the UK's most celebrated sailing destinations, our new store on Cowes High Street, launches on Monday 2 June 2025

The new Cowes location marks our third store, joining the flagship Northampton facility – home to our sail loft, workshop and head office – and the Cornwall-based P&B operation. The new location offers a comprehensive chandlery, technical sailing wear, footwear and accessories.

The new store also features an exclusive partnership with Zhik, showcasing their innovative new Offshore range designed for serious sailing.

"This expansion represents a natural evolution for P&B," explains CEO Rhys Rollit. "Cowes represents everything we value about sailing – heritage, community, and the pursuit of excellence on the water. Our expansion here brings four decades of sailing experience directly to this sailing hub, while our exclusive store partnership with Zhik offers even more choice for sailors."

The timing proves strategic, with P&B launching a pop-up presence for the legendary Round the Island Race before transitioning to permanent operations.

The store will operate Monday-Saturday 9:00-17:30 and Sundays 10:00-16:00, serving both local sailors and visiting enthusiasts from weekend cruisers to championship competitors.

For over 40 years, P&B has been crafting performance sails and providing premium equipment to sailors worldwide. Based in Northampton with locations in Cornwall and now Cowes, P&B combines in-house manufacturing expertise with carefully curated products from trusted sailing brands.

Store Details:
P&B Cowes, High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7SA.

Opening Hours:
Monday-Saturday 9:00-17:30 and Sundays 10:00-16:00

Opening Date:
2 June 2025.

Media Contact:
Kirsten Neal