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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?

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Our loyal sponsors make this world class event possible. We are deeply grateful to all our supporters.

Our loyal sponsors make this world class event possible

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Racing at Cowes Classics Week is rich in the camaraderie and corinthian values that underpin our great sport.

Corinthian yacht racing at its best

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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

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The high quality of racing has made Cowes Classics Week the largest Classic Yacht Regatta in the world

Now firmly established after 14 years of growth

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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

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COWES CLASSICS WEEK - 8 TO 14 JULY 2023
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PLAY The Cowes Classics Week VideoCowes Classics Week is all about racing traditional yachts on the water and enjoying fabulous social events ashore. Metre boats, Classic Racing Dayboats and Yachts, Old Gaffers and Spirit of Tradition Yachts race varied central Solent courses. Great value socials are held at different club venues including tea and cake sponsored by Evelyn Partners at RLYC, daily prize givings plus a gala dinner and awards ceremony to celebrate the sailing.

Cowes Classics Week Video - Take a look at our video showcasing this amazing regatta.

 

Entries

Entries

Discounted online early-bird entries until 1 June 2023.

Regatta Clothing

Regatta Clothing

An exciting range of 2023 regatta clothing and accessories is available to order now.

Regatta Notice Board

Regatta Notice Board

Notice of Race download from the virtual 2023 virtual notice board.

Who is Racing?

Who is Racing?

Entries for Cowes Classics Week are published online.

Fabulous Socials

Fabulous Socials

Great socials at different yacht clubs throughout the week, with many free.

Regatta News Service

Regatta News Service

To receive all the latest regatta news by email you need to register.

Event Charities

Event Charities

The chosen regatta charities are UKSA & Autism on the Water.

Cowes Classics Week News

Cowes Classics Week 2023 Notice of Race tile
01 Mar, 2023

Cowes Classics Week 2023 Notice of Race Published

The Notice of Race for Cowes Classics Week 2023 has now been published. The Notice of Race has been published today 1 March 2023, and online entries are now open. Please note that the social programe is still being worked on and we will email everyone once…
Photographs of the regatta by Tim Jeffreys
24 Feb, 2023

Regatta Photos

Tim Jeffreys original and outstanding photographs afloat and ashore of the Cowes Classics Week regattas are well known. The entire portfolio is available to view here on the website in the regatta gallery. Copies in high resolution may be purchased at £40 for…
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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.

Royal London Yacht Club Burgee

RLYC

Royal London Yacht Club

Royal Yacht Squadron Burgee

RYS

Royal Yacht Squadron

RORC Burgee

RORC

Royal Ocean Racing Club

Royal Thames Yacht Club Burgee

RTYC

Royal Thames Yacht Club

Royal Victoria Yacht Club Burgee

RVYC

Royal Victoria Yacht Club

Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club Burgee

CCYC

Cowes Corinthian YC

Island Sailing Club Burgee

ISC

Island Sailing Club