Environment Yacht club may be forced to shrink from erosion A “worst-case scenario” could see Cowes west beach recede by about 18 metres within two decades. by . Published November 02, 2022 Link copied! Copy failed! The Yacht Club says if erosion continues the remainder of the sand bank in front of the fence will disappear, taking away a public walkway and then the fence will collapse. Updated September 05, 2025 9:07 am | 5 months ago Link copied! Copy failed!