Welcome to Cowes Classics Week
We are deeply grateful to to all our supporters with special thanks to signature sponsor Red Funnel, the Isle of Wight Specialist
Our loyal sponsors make this world class event possible
No other event in the world offers such a wide-ranging gathering of racing classics, from keelboats to dayboats and cruisers.
The greatest classics event?
Racing at Cowes Classics Week is rich in the camaraderie and corinthian values that underpin our great sport.
Corinthian yacht racing at its best
From jazz to high teas to suppers, you'll enjoy roaring good fun in like-minded company with daily drinks receptions free to racers.
Great socials hosted by the supporting yacht clubs
It is the high quality of racing that has made Cowes Classics Week the fastest growing event in the country
Come and join us for the 12th year of Cowes Classics Week
Organised by the Royal London Yacht Club with the help of the leading local clubs, Cowes Classics Week is run by sailors for sailors.
Run by club volunteers for the sailors
Cowes Classics Week Welcomes Red Funnel as Signature Sponsor. The 12th edition of Cowes Classics Week runs from 27 July to 2 August 2019, with racing from Monday 29 July onwards.
Cowes Classics Week is all 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' Classics Regatta
Cowes Classics Week is arguably the worlds' greatest classic yachting regatta.
Fabulous Socials
Great socials at different yacht clubs throughout the week, with many free.
Enter Online
Enter the regatta online with secure easy payment.
Handicapping
The KLR System is used at Cowes Classics for cruiser and dayboat handicap fleets
Regatta News Service
Register to receive the latest regatta news by email
Event Charity
Help National Coastwatch and win a fabulous Magnum of Champagne.
FREE ENTRY DRAW - You could be racing for free!
Cowes Classics Week Notice of Race 2019
Cowes Classics Week Welcomes Red Funnel as New Signature Sponsor and Opens for Entries 7th March
David Gower, Chairman of Cowes Classics Week announces the 2019 event
RUN BY CLUB VOLUNTEERS FOR THE SAILORS
Organised by the Royal London Yacht Club with the help of leading local clubs, Cowes Classics Week is run by sailors for sailors.
