Socials

The social events at Cowes Classics Week are an integral part of the week, much enjoyed by competitors, who are able to spend quality time in the company of like-minded sailors and classic boat enthusiasts. The full programe can be found further down this page.

Free Tea & Cake

Winkworth Estate Agents will again be providing tea and delicious homemade cake for all competitors after racing on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. These refreshments are served at the Royal London, when the bar is also open (competitors are issued with wrist bands which are effectively your entry ticket to these events).

Free Prize Giving Receptions

Regatta entries include a number of tickets to the following receptions (competitors are issued with wrist bands which are effectively your entry ticket to these events). We are deeply indebted to our sponsors who make it possible for us to lay on these free receptions.

Suppers & Dinners

As usual, we shall visit a number of yacht clubs during the week, including a Hog Roast and dancing at Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club, club supper at Royal London Yacht Club, drinks reception at the Classic Boat Museum including a planned classic car display, the 'triple decker' buffet, BBQ or carvery at the Island Sailing Club and of course the main regatta dinner at the Royal London Yacht Club. 

Early booking discount, Refunds and Exchanges

A discount of 10% is available on all social events booked before midnight on Friday 26 July 2019, so don’t leave it to the last minute. After that date, the social ticket sales and enquiries will move from the website to the RLYC office - please note that we shall not directly make refunds on social tickets purchased but no longer required, but will set up an exchange system for competitors during the regatta.

Dress Code

We have indicated the appropriate dress code for the various events listed below with the following interpretations;

• Reefer - Jacket and tie for gentlemen; appropriate formal wear for ladies.
• Smart casual - Tailored trousers and shirts (no shorts, jeans or T-shirts).
• Open - Courteous open choice which includes dry sailing rig (but no wet clothing please). 

Social & Event Programme Overview for 2019

Please note that competitors must refer to the Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions when published for full event details.

Saturday 27 July 2019
What	Where	When	Price	Dress
Event Registration	RLYC	10:00 to 17:00	Free	Open

 

Sunday 28 July 2019
What	Where	When	Price	Dress
Event Registration	RLYC	10:00 to 17:00	Free	Open
Skippers & Safety Briefing - Classic Yachts, Spirit of Tradition & Old Gaffers Classes.	RLYC	17:30	Free	Open
Skippers & Safety Briefing - Classic Dayboat Classes and Metre Boats	RLYC	18:15	Free	Open
Mary Rose Gin Welcome Drinks Reception - For all competitors	RLYC	19:00	Free	Open
Club Dinner 'A Taste of Wight' - Enjoy an informal dinner at RLYC.  BOOK	RLYC	20:00	£27.50	Smart casual

 

Monday 29 July 2019 - RACE DAY
What	Where	When	Price	Dress
Event Registration	RLYC	08:00 to 10:00	Free	Open
Warning Signal Race 1 - Classic Yachts, Spirit of Tradition & Old Gaffer Classes	RLYC Shoreline	From 11:15	Entry	n/a
Warning Signal Race 1 - Classic Dayboat and Metre Classes	Committee Boats	From 13:30	Entry	n/a
Winkworth Tea and Cake	RLYC	After racing	Free	Open
Opening Reception and Day Prize Giving	RLYC	18:30	Free	Open
Hog Roast and Dancing - Very popular and usually the first event to sell out. BOOK	CCYC	20:00	£21.00	Open
Alternative Club Dinner - Enjoy a seafood supper at RLYC.  BOOK	RLYC	20:00	£26.00	Smart casual

 

Tuesday 30 July 2019 - RACE DAY
What	Where	When	Price	Dress
Warning Signal Race 2 - Classic Yachts, Spirit of Tradition & Old Gaffer Classes	RLYC Shoreline	From 10:30	Entry	n/a
Warning Signal Race Day 2 - Classic Dayboats & Metre Classes	Committee Boats	From 10:30	Entry	n/a
Winkworth Tea and Cake	RLYC	After Racing	Free	Open
Red Funnel Drinks Reception and Day Prize Giving	Classic Boat Museum	18:30	Free	Open
Classic Boat Museum Private Tour, Classic Car Display and Supper.  BOOK  Please note that as the website went to pixel event details are yet to be finalised so things may change.	Classic Boat Museum	Following reception	£35.00	Open

 

Wednesday 31 July 2019 - RACE DAY
What	Where	When	Price	Dress
Warning Signal Race 3 - Classic Yachts, Spirit of Tradition & Old Gaffer Classes	RLYC Shoreline	From 10:30	Entry	n/a
Warning Signal Race Day 3 - Classic Dayboats & Metre Classes	Committee Boats	10:30	Entry	n/a
Winkworth Tea and Cake	RLYC	After Racing	Free	Open
Kendalls Fine Art Gallery Drinks Reception. There are limited numbers at this very popular event so you need to  RESERVE FREE TICKETS	Kendalls Fine Art	18:30	Free	Reefer
"Triple Decker" Supper - Ground Floor BBQ.  BOOK	ISC	20:00	£18.50	Open
"Triple Decker"  Supper - 1st Floor Carvery.  BOOK			£20.00
"Triple Decker" Supper - Roof Top Buffet.  BOOK			£25.50

 

Thursday 1 August 2019 -  RACE DAY
What	Where	When	Price	Dress
Warning Signal Race 4 - Classic Yachts, Spirit of Tradition & Old Gaffer Classes	RLYC Shoreline	From 10:30	Entry	n/a
Warning Signal Race Day 4 - Classic Dayboats & Metre Classes	Committee Boats	From 10:30	Entry	n/a
Winkworth Tea and Cake	RLYC	After Racing	Free	Open
Drinks Reception and Day Prize Giving - Held at the Pavillion, Royal Yacht Squadron	RYS	18:30	Free	Smart casual
Regatta Dinner supported by Robert Oatley Wines and Day Prize Giving. BOOK	RLYC	19:30 for 20:00	£35.00	Reefer

 

Friday 2 August 2019 -  RLYC RACE DAY
What	Where	When	Price	Dress
Warning Signal Race 5 - Classic Yachts, Spirit of Tradition & Old Gaffer Classes	RLYC Shoreline	From 10:30	Entry	n/a
Warning Signal Race Day 5 - Classic Dayboats & Metre Classes	Committee Boats	From 10:30	Entry	n/a
Reception and Winkworth High Tea	RLYC	After Racing	Free	Open
Regatta Prize Giving	RLYC	After Racing	Free	Open

Please note that competitors must refer to the Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions when published for full event details.