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 at RLYC, daily prize givings plus a gala dinner and awards ceremony to celebrate the sailing.
CCW is arguably the world's greatest classic regatta.
How to enter Cowes Classics Week 2024.
The online notice board includes essential downloads.
Entries for Cowes Classics Week are published online.
New for 2024 is a crew wanted/available WhatsApp group.
A wide range of regatta clothing is available.
Our regatta charities are the NCI & Autism on the Water.
Socials throughout the week with many free to racers.
Please register to receive regatta news by email.
Cowes Classics Day is the prelude to the regatta and is held on The Parade, Cowes Sunday 7th July
Organised by the Royal London Yacht Club with the help of leading local clubs, Cowes Classics Week is run by sailors for sailors.