Cowes Spring Classics begins tomorrow May 11. This is a new regatta for wooden classics designed before 1970.
The regatta runs til Sunday 13 May and will be based at Shepards Wharf Marina. The organisers, Mary Scott-Jackson of MSJ Events and Martin Nott, a local wooden boat builder, felt that it would be a welcome addition to the existing classic regattas that are held on the Solent and a great season-opener giving owners the opportunity to get their boats ready and out on the water to enjoy some friendly racing.
The regatta is open to a wide range of classic yachts and has initially attracted 25 entries entries from some well known classic gaff cutters and Cruiser racers. The racing is being organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club in classes using either IRC, KLR or OGA handicaps and, with shoreline starts, could provide a great spectacle for spectators.
More details can be found online www.cowesspringclassics.com
or contact Mary Scott-Jackson on 01983 245100 or mary@msjevents.co.uk
The list of boats is: