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 at Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club, club supper at Royal London Yacht Club, hot buffet at Royal Offshore Racing Club, buffet, BBQ or carvery at the Island Sailing Club and of course the main regatta dinner at the Royal London Yacht Club.
Early booking discount
A discount of 10% is available on all social events booked before midnight on Friday 14 July, 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 2017
Please note that competitors must refer to the Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions when published for full event details.
| Sunday 16 July 2017 |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What | Where | When | Price | Dress |
| Event Registration | RLYC | 14:00 to 17:00 | Free | Yachting |
| Skippers Briefing - Flying Fifteen 70th Anniversary Race | CCYC | After racing c. 17:00 | Free | Yachting |
| Skippers Briefing - Classic Yachts, Spirit of Tradition & Old Gaffers Classes |
RLYC | 18:30 | Free | Yachting |
| Monday 17 July 2017 - WINKWORTH RACE DAY |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What | Where | When | Price | Dress |
| Event Registration | RLYC | 08:30 to 16:00 | Free | Yachting |
| Warning Signal - Flying Fifteen 70th Anniversary Race In conjunction with Cowes Corinthian YC |
RLYC Shoreline |
11:00 | Entry | Yachting |
| Warning Signal Race 1 - Classic Yachts, Spirit of Tradition & Old Gaffer Classes | RLYC Shoreline | From 11:15 | Entry | Yachting |
| Skippers Briefing - Winkworth Cup Pursuit Race For Classic Dayboat Classes & Metre Boats |
RLYC Flagstaff | 11:30 | Entry | Yachting |
| Warning Signal - Winkworth Cup Pursuit Race For Classic Dayboat Classes & Metre Boats |
Committee Boat | From 13:00 | Entry | Yachting |
| Prize Giving - Flying Fifteen 70th Anniversary Race | RLYC | After racing c. 15:00 | Free | Yachting |
| Winkworth Tea and Cake | RLYC | After racing | Free | Yachting |
| Skippers Briefing - Classic Dayboat Classes & Metre Boats | RLYC | 18:00 | Free | Yachting |
| Charles Stanley Direct Opening Reception | RLYC | 18:30 | Free | Smart Casual |
| Winkworth Race Day Prize Giving | RLYC | 19:15 | Free | Casual |
| Hog Roast and Dancing | CCYC | 20:00 | £19:00 | Casual |
| Alternative Club Supper | RLYC | 20:00 | £18.50 | Smart Casual |
| Tuesday 18 July 2017 - HENRI LLOYD 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 1 - Classic Dayboats & Metre Classes | Committee Boats | From 10:30 | Entry | Yachting |
| Winkworth Tea and Cake | RLYC | After Racing | Free | Yachting |
| Henri Lloyd Race Day Drinks Reception and Day Prize Giving | RORC | 18:45 | Free | Casual |
| Hot Buffet Supper | RORC | 20:00 | £21.00 | Casual |
| Wednesday 19 July 2017 - HAINES BOATYARD 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 2 - Classic Dayboats & Metre Classes | Committee Boats | 18:45 | Entry | Yachting |
| Winkworth Tea and Cake | RLYC | After Racing | Free | Yachting |
| Haines Boatyard Race Day Drinks Reception and Day Prize Giving | RYS | 18:45 | Free | Smart Casual |
| "Triple Decker" Supper - Ground Floor BBQ | ISC | 20:00 | £17.50 | Casual |
| "Triple Decker" Supper - 1st Floor Carvery | £18.50 | |||
| "Triple Decker" Supper - Roof Top Buffet | £24.50 | |||
| Thursday 20 July 2017 - HARKEN 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 3 - Classic Dayboats & Metre Classes | Committee Boats | From 10:30 | Entry | Yachting |
| Winkworth Tea and Cake | RLYC | After Racing | Free | Yachting |
| Kendall's Fine Art Gallery Drinks Reception | Kendall's Gallery | 18:30 | Free | Casual |
| Regatta Dinner and Harken Prize Giving | RLYC | 19:30 for 20:00 | £32.50 | Reefer/Jacket & Tie |
| Friday 21 July 2017 - CHARLES STANLEY DIRECT 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 4 - Classic Dayboats & Metre Classes (No warning signals will be made after 13:30) |
Committee Boats | From 10:30 | Entry | Yachting |
| Winkworth High Tea | RLYC | After Racing c. 16:00 | Free | Casual/Yachting |
| Charles Stanley Direct Regatta Prize Giving | ||||
Please note that competitors must refer to the Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions when published for full event details.
