Cowes Classics Week

Welcome to Cowes Classics Week

Cowes Classics Week is the leading regatta for classic racing sailboats and will be next held 27 July - 2 August 2019.

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.