Cowes Classics Week

Welcome to Cowes Classics Week

Cowes Classics Week is the leading regatta for classic racing sailboats and will be next held 3 - 9 July 2021 with racing from 5 July.

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

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

Now firmly established after 12 years of growth

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

The Royal London Yacht Club, organisers of Cowes Classics Week, has announced new dates for 2021.
the regatta is now being held 3 - 9 July with racing from 5 July.
See the News Item Below for the latest statement.

Cowes 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 and there are daily prize giving events, all with tea and cake, plus a gala awards ceremony to celebrate the sailing..

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

'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.

Regatta Clothing

Classic Clothing for 'The' Classics Event by Henri-Lloyd, exclusively from Crew Kit.

Online 2021 Entries Open

We have frozen the entry fees for the 2021 Cowes Classics Week regatta...

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Event Charity

This year the chosen regatta charity is the Classic Boat Museum.

Cowes Classics Week News

03 Mar, 2021

Bright prospects for the 2021 regatta and new contact details

Buoyed by the programme set out by the Prime Minister on Monday 22nd February for the lifting of Covid -19 restrictions, the Cowes Classics Week organising committee has set course for a cracking 2021 regatta. Entries for the 2021 regatta have been open on…

02 Mar, 2021

Rees Martin

Early this week I received the tragic news that Rees Martin had died over the weekend of a stroke. He was just into his 81st year. Rees Martin was instrumental with David Elliott in helping to start what was the Metre Regatta in 2008. In celebration of the…

29 Jan, 2021

Cowes Classics Week, 5-9 July 2021 - Update

We missed you in 2020, but at the time of writing have some confidence that we may meet again in 2021. Every indication points towards the event going ahead in 2021, even if some minor restrictions continue to apply. We will monitor the position and advise…

03 Jul, 2020

New Dates for Cowes Classics Week 2021

The Royal London Yacht Club, organisers of Cowes Classics Week, has announced new dates for 2021 with the regatta to be held 3–9 July with racing from 5 July. As previously announced, the original intention was to hold the regatta at the end of July but after…

06 Jun, 2020

Cowes Classics Week Reschedules to 2021

The Royal London Yacht Club, organisers of Cowes Classics Week, has taken the sad decision to reschedule this year’s regatta and plan immediately for 2021. The safety of competitors, plus the large volunteer team who help organise the regatta, is paramount…

19 May, 2020

Henri-Lloyd Announced as Regatta Clothing Partner for Cowes Classics Week

The Royal London Yacht Club, organisers of Cowes Classics Week, is delighted to announce a partnership with new sponsors, marine clothing brand Henri-Lloyd, who is joining the regatta as Regatta Clothing Partner and Crew Kit of Cowes as Clothing Branding…

14 Apr, 2020

Entry Open for Cowes Classics Week 2020

The Royal London Yacht Club, organisers of Cowes Classics Week, is delighted to announce that entry for the 13th edition of the 2020 regatta is now open. The regatta is scheduled to take place from Saturday 25 to Friday 31 July with racing from Monday 27 July…

14 Apr, 2020

Welcome to Cowes Classics Week 2020

Throughout the winter we have been planning an even more exciting format for Cowes Classics Week for 2020. New for this year, Thursday 30th July is Cowes Classics Day and will include a display of over 50 classic cars on the Parade together with exhibits from…