Welcome to Cowes Classics Week
Cowes Classics Week is the leading regatta for classic racing sailboats and will be next held 8 to 14 July 2023.
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?
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
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 14 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
COWES CLASSICS WEEK - 8 TO 14 JULY 2023
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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 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.
'The' Classics Regatta
Cowes Classics Week is arguably the world's greatest classic yachting regatta.
Entries
Discounted online early-bird entries until 1 June 2023.
Regatta Clothing
An exciting range of 2023 regatta clothing and accessories is available to order now.
Regatta Notice Board
Notice of Race download from the virtual 2023 virtual notice board.
Who is Racing?
Entries for Cowes Classics Week are published online.
Daily Photos
Take a look at the daily galleries of event photos.
Fabulous Socials
Great socials at different yacht clubs throughout the week, with many free.
Regatta News Service
To receive all the latest regatta news by email you need to register.
Event Charities
The chosen regatta charities are UKSA & Autism on the Water.
Cowes Classics Week News
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…
26 Feb, 2023
Cowes Classics Week Supports UKSA and Autism On The Water
The Royal London Yacht Club, organiser of Cowes Classics Week, has released details of the two charities it has chosen to support with its 2023 regatta. The UKSA believes in harnessing the power of the sea to transform the lives of young people. As a national…
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.
