The social events at Cowes Classics Week are an integral part of the week, much enjoyed by competitors, who are able to spend quality time in the company of like-minded sailors and classic boat enthusiasts. The full programe can be found further down this page.
Free Tea & Cake
Winkworth Estate Agents will again be providing tea and delicious homemade cake for all competitors after racing on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. These refreshments are served at the Royal London, when the bar is also open (competitors are issued with wrist bands which are effectively your entry ticket to these events).
Free Prize Giving Receptions
Regatta entries include a number of tickets to the following receptions (competitors are issued with wrist bands which are effectively your entry ticket to these events). We are deeply indebted to our sponsors who make it possible for us to lay on these free receptions.
Suppers & Dinners
As usual, we shall visit a number of yacht clubs during the week, including a Hog Roast and dancing at Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club, club supper at Royal London Yacht Club, drinks reception at the Classic Boat Museum, the 'triple decker' buffet, BBQ or carvery at the Island Sailing Club and of course the main regatta dinner at the Royal London Yacht Club. The Classic Boat Museum event is a new venue for Cowes Classics Week and promises to be an inclusive evening where all could attend.
Early booking discount
A discount of 10% is available on all social events booked before midnight on Friday 20 July 2018, so don’t leave it to the last minute. And please note that we shall not directly make refunds on social tickets purchased but no longer required, but will set up an exchange system for competitors during the regatta.
Social & Event Programme Overview for 2018
Please note that competitors must refer to the Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions when published for full event details.
| Saturday 21 July 2018 |  | |||
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| What | Where | When | Price | Dress |
| Event Registration | RLYC | 10:00 to 17:00 | Free | Yachting |
| Sunday 22 July 2018 | | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What | Where | When | Price | Dress |
| Event Registration | RLYC | 10:00 to 17:00 | Free | Yachting |
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Skippers & Safety Briefing - Classic Yachts*, Spirit of Tradition & Old Gaffers Classes * unless there is a class start from a committee boat. |
RLYC | 17:30 | Free | Yachting |
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Skippers & Safety Briefing - Classic Dayboat Classes and Metre Boats * including any Classic Yachts assigned a class start from a committee boat |
RLYC | 18:15 | Free | Yachting |
| Welcome Drinks Reception - For all competitors | RLYC | 19:00 | Free | Yachting |
| Club Supper | RLYC | 20:00 | £25.50 | Yachting |
| Monday 23 July 2018 - RACE DAY | | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What | Where | When | Price | Dress |
| Event Registration | RLYC | 08:00 to 10:00 | Free | Yachting |
| Warning Signal Race 1 - Classic Yachts, Spirit of Tradition & Old Gaffer Classes | RLYC Shoreline | From 11:15 | Entry | n/a |
| Warning Signal Race 1 - Classic Dayboat and Metre Classes | Committee Boats | From 13:30 | Entry | n/a |
| Winkworth Tea and Cake | RLYC | After racing | Free | Yachting |
| Charles Stanley Direct Welcome Reception | RLYC | 18:30 | Free | Smart Casual |
| Hog Roast and Dancing | CCYC | 20:00 | £20.50 | Casual |
| Alternative Club Supper | RLYC | 20:00 | £25.50 | Smart Casual |
| Tuesday 24 July 2018 - RACE DAY | | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What | Where | When | Price | Dress |
| Warning Signal Race 2 - Classic Yachts, Spirit of Tradition & Old Gaffer Classes | RLYC Shoreline | From 10:30 | Entry | Yachting |
| Warning Signal Race Day 2 - Classic Dayboats & Metre Classes | Committee Boats | From 10:30 | Entry | Yachting |
| Winkworth Tea and Cake | RLYC | After Racing | Free | Yachting |
| Red Funnel Drinks Reception and Day Prize Giving | Classic Boat Museum | tba | Free | tba |
| Tour with Supper at the Classic Boat Museum | Classic Boat Museum | After prize giving | £30.00 | Casual |
| Wednesday 25 July 2018 - RACE DAY | | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What | Where | When | Price | Dress |
| Warning Signal Race 3 - Classic Yachts, Spirit of Tradition & Old Gaffer Classes | RLYC Shoreline | From 10:30 | Entry | Yachting |
| Warning Signal Race Day 3 - Classic Dayboats & Metre Classes | Committee Boats | 10:30 | Entry | Yachting |
| Winkworth Tea and Cake | RLYC | After Racing | Free | Yachting |
| Sponsors Day Drinks Reception and Day Prize Giving | RYS | tba | Free | Smart Casual |
| "Triple Decker" Supper - Ground Floor BBQ | ISC | 20:00 | £17.50 | Casual |
| "Triple Decker" Supper - 1st Floor Carvery | £19.00 | |||
| "Triple Decker" Supper - Roof Top Buffet | £25.00 | |||
| Thursday 26 July 2018 - RACE DAY | | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What | Where | When | Price | Dress |
| Warning Signal Race 4 - Classic Yachts, Spirit of Tradition & Old Gaffer Classes | RLYC Shoreline | From 10:30 | Entry | Yachting |
| Warning Signal Race Day 4 - Classic Dayboats & Metre Classes | Committee Boats | From 10:30 | Entry | Yachting |
| Winkworth Tea and Cake | RLYC | After Racing | Free | Yachting |
| Kendalls Fine Art Gallery Drinks Reception | Kendalls Fine Art | 18:30 | Free | Casual |
| Regatta Dinner and Prize Giving | RLYC | 19:30 for 20:00 | £35.50 | Reefer/Jacket & Tie |
| Classic Pies Supper with Winkworth Transport (pick up at Parade) | Royal Victoria YC | 18:30 | £20.00 | Casual |
| Friday 27 July 2018 - RLYC RACE DAY | | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What | Where | When | Price | Dress |
| Warning Signal Race 5 - Classic Yachts, Spirit of Tradition & Old Gaffer Classes | RLYC Shoreline | From 10:30 | Entry | Yachting |
| Warning Signal Race Day 5 - Classic Dayboats & Metre Classes | Committee Boats | From 10:30 | Entry | Yachting |
| Reception and Winkworth High Tea | RLYC | After Racing | Free | Yachting |
| Regatta Prize Giving | RLYC | After Racing | Free | Yachting |
Please note that competitors must refer to the Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions when published for full event details.
