Welcome to Cowes Classics Week
We are deeply grateful to to all our supporters with special thanks to signature sponsor Red Funnel, the Isle of Wight Specialist
Our loyal sponsors make this world class event possible
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?
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 12 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
The Royal London Yacht Club, organisers of Cowes Classics Week, has announced new dates for 2021.
the regatta is now being held 3 - 9 July with racing from 5 July.
See the News Item Below for the latest statement.
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 and there are daily prize giving events, all with tea and cake, plus a gala 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 worlds' greatest classic yachting regatta..
Fabulous Socials
Great socials at different yacht clubs throughout the week, with many free.
Regatta Clothing
Classic Clothing for 'The' Classics Event by Henri-Lloyd, exclusively from Crew Kit.
Online 2021 Entries Open
We have frozen the entry fees for the 2021 Cowes Classics Week regatta...
Regatta News Service
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Event Charity
This year the chosen regatta charity is the Classic Boat Museum.
CCW 2021
Get started by entering your boat into the regatta here, selecting your Cowes Classics Week Yacht Class and clicking 'Register' to place your entry into our online shopping cart with the appropriate fee.
REGATTA CHARITY - CLASSIC BOAT MUSEUM
We are hoping that Cowes Classics Week competitors will be willing to support the event charity by including a minimum of £20 as a donation with their regatta entry. It's really easy to help the charity; simply follow this link and select 'Charitable Donation to the Classic Boat Museum'.
Purchase Your Cowes Classics Week Social Tickets Online.
At the time of the Notice of Race being published and online entries opening, the Cowes Classics Week social tickets are not yet ready to go on sale. In the meantime you can review the planned social programme here and we will let you know as soon as the tickets go on sale.
Charitable Donations to National Coastwatch Needles Station & Champagne Draw
We are hoping that Cowes Classics Week competitors will be willing to support the event charity by including a minimum of £20 as a donation with their regatta entry. As an added incentive, those that donate through this website will be entered into a draw for a Magnum of Champagne kindly donated by David Gower, our Regatta Chairman. It is really easy to help the charity; simply follow this link and select 'Charitable Donation to National Coastwatch, Needles Station'.
Cowes Classics Week News
Cowes Classics Week, 5-9 July 2021 - Update
New Dates for Cowes Classics Week 2021
Cowes Classics Week Reschedules to 2021
Henri-Lloyd Announced as Regatta Clothing Partner for Cowes Classics Week
Entry Open for Cowes Classics Week 2020
Welcome to Cowes Classics Week 2020
Cowes Classics Week Notice of Race 2020
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.
