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
Tea & Cake
Competitors can again enjoy tea and delicious cake after racing on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with High Tea on Friday. These refreshments, sponsored by Evelyn Partners, are served at the Royal London yacht Club, when the bar is also open.
In the event of an extended racing postponment, post racing tea and cakes may be replaced by coffee and cake before the racing.
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.
Early Booking Discount
A discount of 10% will be available on all social events booked before 12:00 noon on Friday 17 June 2022, so it makes sense to arrange your aprés racing well in advance, especially as most events have a strictly enforced maximum capacity and are regularly sold-out. The prices shown below are the discounted prices.
After 23:59 on Thursday 23 June 2022, online social ticket sales will close. Social enquiries will move to the RLYC office, but there will be only limited availability to book events during the regatta.
Please also note that online booking will not work when using a mobile device such as a smart phone. There is a system upgrade in progress which will fix this shortcoming, but for now please use your desktop/laptop PC or Apple Mac.
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).
- Casual - Courteous open choice which includes dry sailing rig (but no wet clothing please).
Social & Event Programme Overview for 2022
Please note that competitors must refer to the Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions and Amendments when published for full details.
We shall endeavour to ensure that the following Social Programme Overview reflects the current position.
Saturday 25 June 2022 |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What | Where | When | Price | Dress |
| Event Registration | RLYC | 10:00 to 17:00 | Free | Open |
| RTIR BBQ | RLYC | 19:30 | £20 | Smart Casual |
Sunday 26 June 2022 - CLASSICS DAY | | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What | Where | When | Price | Dress |
| Event Registration | RLYC | 10:00 to 17:00 | Entry | Open |
| Cowes Classics Day - Classic Yachts and Motor Boats display at the London and Trinity Landings, and Royal Yacht Squadron Haven. | RLYC & RYS |
11:00 to 18:00 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | n/a |
| Cowes Classics Day - Classic Cars display on The Parade, Cowes. | RLYC | 11:00 to 18:00 | Free | n/a |
| Classics Day Cream Tea | RLYC | 15:00 to 17:00 | £8 if booked early | Casual |
| Shoreline Circuit Skippers & Safety Briefing - Classic Yachts, Spirit of Tradition, Folkboat & Old Gaffer Classes. | RLYC | 17:30 | Entry | Casual |
| Committee Vessel Circuits Skippers & Safety Briefing - Classic Dayboat Classes and Metre Boats. | RLYC | 18:15 | Entry | Casual |
| Welcome Reception - For all competitors. Kindly sponsored by Mermaid Gin. | RLYC | 19:00 | Entry | Casual |
Six Cylinder Roast Beef Supper - Enjoy an informal roast beef supper in the London Room at RLYC.  |
RLYC | 20:00 | £27 if booked early | Smart casual |
| Alternative Club Supper - If the above listed beef supper does not suit, we also offer a Paella supper served in the drawing room and balcony at RLYC. |
RLYC | 20:00 | £25 if booked early | Smart Casual |
Monday 27 June 2022 - RACE DAY | | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What | Where | When | Price | Dress |
| Event Registration | RLYC | 08:00 to 10:00 | Entry | Casual |
| Warning Signal Race 1 - Classic Yachts, Spirit of Tradition & Old Gaffer Classes. | RLYC Shoreline | From 10:30 | Entry | n/a |
| First Warning Signal Race Day 1 - Classic Dayboat and Metre Classes. | Committee Boats | From 10:30 | Entry | n/a |
| Tea and Cake sponsored by Evelyn Partners. | RLYC | After racing | Entry | Casual |
| RNLI Display - The Cowes Station Atlantic 85 lifeboat and her crew will be at Trinity Landing along with a D class on her trailer in case the Atlantic has a shout. RNLI Manager Mark Southwell will give a short talk about lifeboat operations on the island. | Trinity Landing | From 18:00 | Entry | Casual |
| Daily Prizegiving & ‘Dark and Stormy’ Reception on Trinity Landing with viewing of MV Lillian and RNLI Atlantic 85 lifeboat. | Trinity Landing | 18:30 | Entry | Casual |
| Hog Roast and Dancing at Cowes Corinthian - Likely to sell out fast so book early. |
Cowes Corinthian YC | 20:00 | £22 if booked early | Casual |
| Club Supper - an alternative to the hog roast is this supper, titled 'A Taste of the Sea' and served in the London Room at RLYC. |
RLYC | 20:00 | £26.00 | Smart Casual |
Tuesday 28 June 2022 - 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 |
| First Warning Signal Race Day 2 - Classic Dayboats & Metre Classes. | Committee Boats | From 10:30 | Entry | n/a |
| Tea and Cake sponsored by Evelyn Partners. | RLYC | After Racing | Entry | Casual |
| Drinks Reception and Day Prize Giving - Complimentary beer kindly sponsored by RORC. Held at the Royal Ocean Racing Club decking. | RORC | 18:30 | Entry | Smart Casual |
| RORC Indian Buffet Supper - Spice up your regatta with this curry supper. |
RORC | 19:30 | £24.50 if booked early | Smart Casual |
Wednesday 29 June 2022 - 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 |
| First Warning Signal Race Day 3 - Classic Dayboats & Metre Classes. | Committee Boats | From 10:30 | Entry | n/a |
| Tea and Cake sponsored by Evelyn Partners. | RLYC | After Racing | Entry | Casual |
| Kendalls Fine Art Gallery Drinks Reception. There are limited numbers at this very popular Kendalls Fine Art sponsored event so you need to reserve your free tickets. This fills up quickly so do not delay. Limited tickets available to wrist band holders only. |
Kendall's Fine Art Gallery | 18:30 | Entry | Smart Casual |
| Island Sailing Club Double Decker Supper - Rooftop Marquee Italian Buffet. |
Island Sailing Club | 20:00 | £25.50 if booked early | Smart Casual |
| Island Sailing Club Double Decker Supper - ISC Dining Room Carvery. |
£22.50 if booked early | |||
Thursday 30 June 2022 - 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 |
| First Warning Signal Race Day 4 - Classic Dayboats & Metre Classes. | Committee Boats | From 10:30 | Entry | n/a |
| Tea and Cake sponsored by Evelyn Partners. | RLYC | After Racing | Entry | Casual |
| Drinks Reception and Day Prize Giving sponsored by Fawley Waterside - Held at the lovely Royal Yacht Squadron Pavillion. If you wish to purchase additional tickets for this event over and above the free allocation with your race entry, these are available online. | RYS | 18:30 | Entry | Reefer |
| Regatta Dinner - Everybody scrubs up for this prestigious yet unrestrained dinner held in the London Room at RLYC, kindly supported by Luis Canas. |
RLYC | 20:00 | £45.00 if booked early | Reefer |
Friday 1 July 2022 - THE FINAL 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 |
| First Warning Signal Race Day 5 - Classic Dayboats & Metre Classes. | Committee Boats | From 10:30 | Entry | n/a |
| Regatta Prize Giving - With Drinks Reception and High Tea sponsored by Evelyn Partners. | RLYC | After Racing | Entry | Casual |
