This event is about racing traditional yachts on the water and enjoying fabulous social events ashore. Metre boats, Classic Racing Dayboats, Classic Yachts, Old Gaffers and Spirit of Tradition Yachts are all welcome to sail varied courses set in the Solent with free high teas, great value parties and suppers at different club venues. There are daily prize giving events, all with free tea and cake plus a gala awards ceremony to celebrate the sailing.
The event expects more than 160 yachts to race this year.
Based from the superb Royal London Yacht Club on Cowes Parade, founded in 1838 and with great views across the Solent.
The RLYC has an enviable reputation for the quality of its race management and is proud to be the Organising Authority for Cowes Classics Week.
Website: www.cowesclassicsweek.org
RLYC: +44 (0)1983 300727
Contact: Nicky Symonds : sailing@rlyc.org.uk
Gill Smith, Principal Race Officer, Cowes Classics Week – email
Main photo: Tim Jeffreys