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. New for 2019 is a Thursday drinks reception and bufffet at the 'Sugarstore' as an alternative to the more formal regatta dinner.
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 |  | |||
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| What | Where | When | Price | Dress |
| Event Registration | RLYC | 10:00 to 17:00 | Free | Open |
Sunday 28 July 2019 | | |||
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| What | Where | When | Price | Dress |
| Event Registration | RLYC | 10:00 to 17:00 | Free | Open |
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Skippers & Safety Briefing - Classic Yachts, Spirit of Tradition & Old Gaffers Classes.
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RLYC | 17:30 | Free | Open |
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Skippers & Safety Briefing - Classic Dayboat Classes and Metre Boats
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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 | | |||
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| 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 | | |||
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| 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 | | |||
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| 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 | | |||
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| 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 Oatley Wines and Day Prize Giving. BOOK | RLYC | 19:30 for 20:00 | £35.00 | Reefer |
| Buffet Supper at the Sugarstore - Enjoy an informal dinner at Shepards Wharf with complimentary drinks reception included with ticket and wristband. BOOK Please note that as the website went to pixel event details are yet to be finalised so things may change. |
The Sugarstore, Shepards Wharf | 18:30 for 19:30 | £TBA | Open |
Friday 2 August 2019 - RLYC RACE DAY | | |||
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| 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.
