Corinthian
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Racing at Cowes Classics Regatta is rich in the camaraderie and corinthian values that underpin our great sport.

Corinthian yacht racing at its best

16th Year
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The high quality of racing has made Cowes Classics Regatta the largest Classic Yacht competition in the world

Firmly established after 16 years of growth and development

Greatest?
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No other classic regatta offers such a wide-ranging gathering of racing classics, from keelboats to dayboats, cruisers and gaffers.

The greatest classics event?

Volunteers
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Cowes Classics Regatta is run by sailors for sailors, including a team of lovely people who serve free tea and cake after racing.

Run by club volunteers for cake eating sailors

Working every but as hard
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Getting a classic to perform needs experience, and this regatta is where you can learn from the best

Every regatta is a master class in what loved classics can do

Socials
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From champagne 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

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COWES CLASSICS REGATTA - 30 MAY TO 1 JUNE 2025

WITH A CLASSICS DAY CAR SHOW ON SUNDAY AND YACHT RACING FRIDAY TO SUNDAY

Cowes Classics Regatta 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 central Solent courses. Great value socials are held at different clubs, including tea and cake at RLYC, daily prize events plus a gala dinner and award ceremony.

'The' Classics Regatta

'The' Classics Regatta

Arguably the world's greatest classic regatta.

Entering

Entering

How to enter Cowes Classics Regatta 2025.

Official Notice Board

Official Notice Board

The online notice board includes essential downloads.

Who is Racing?

Who is Racing?

Entries for Cowes Classics Regatta are published online.

Crewfinder 2025

Crewfinder 2025

Join the crew wanted/available WhatsApp group.

Regatta Clothing

Regatta Clothing

A wide range of regatta clothing is available.

Event Charity

Event Charity

Our regatta charity for 2025 is Cowes Sailability..

Fabulous Socials

Fabulous Socials

Socials throughout the regatta with many free to racers.

Red Funnel Offers

Red Funnel Offers

Red Funnel discounts for sailors and event visitors.

Committee Vessel Circuits Schedule 2022

Provisional Schedule of Racing for Circuits 1, 2 & 4

Updated 11:00 on 14 June 2022

As detailed in the Sailing Instructions this schedule takes precedence over any previously published version.

RACE CIRCUIT 1

3Cs - Pale blue 38' fishing boat
Circuit flag - Pink
Circuit sponsor: GJW Direct		 GJWDirectLogo Pink flag
Class Flag Warning Signal VHF
XOD IC Whisky  ICS Pennant One 400px 10:30 72

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RACE CIRCUIT 2

Cowes United - White 10m catamaran
Circuit flag - Purple
Circuit sponsor: GJW Direct		 GJWDirectLogo Purple flag
Class Flag Warning Signal VHF
National Swallow IC Bravo  IC Pennant Bravo 10:30  06
Classic Dayboat IC Romeo  IC Pennant Romeo 10:40  06
Flying Fifteen NN 6  Naval Number flag 6
National Squib NN 9  Naval Number flag 9 10:50  06

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RACE CIRCUIT 4

Crystal Spray - White 11.2m catamaran
Circuit flag - Turquoise
Circuit sponsor: GJW Direct		 GJWDirectLogo Turquoise flag
Class Flag Warning Signal VHF
Daring IC Oscar  IC Pennant Oscar 10:30 77
Seaview Mermaid
(Mon & Tue Only)		 NP 9  ICS Pennant Niner 10:40 77
Victory
(Wed Only)		 IC Zulu  IC Zulu flag 10:50 77

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Cowes Classics Day - Sunday 1 June 2025

Cowes Classics Day is an established part of the regatta, with a free display of classic vehicles.

Classics on land and water

Visiting this unique automotive and maritime showcase is free of charge.

Cars and boats with soul

Shiny noisy wonders from yesteryear on parade, on The Parade!

Display your classic

Owners of Classic Cars are invited to join the unique Cowes Classics Day

REGATTA NEWS

Dartmouth Gin Becomes Official Regatta Partner

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Dartmouth Distillery Company Joins Cowes Classics Regatta
The organisers of the re-launched Cowes Classics Regatta 2025 that will run over the weekend of Friday 30th May through to Monday 2nd June, are delighted to announce that the…

The re-launch of an Iconic Regatta

12 Feb, 2025 17
Yachts racing in Cowes Classics Week
Having canvassed the opinion of racing competitors, social attendees, sponsors and the clubs involved in the overall running of an event that has seen soaring popularity since…

Cowes Classics Week - Dates and Changes for 2025

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Yachts racing in Cowes Classics Week
SEASONS GREETINGS FROM THE NEW CHAIR With this newsletter being published here and sent as an email on Christmas Eve, may I take the opportunity to introduce myself as the new…

Regatta Photos

24 Feb, 2023 1977
Photographs of the regatta by Tim Jeffreys
Tim Jeffreys original and outstanding photographs afloat and ashore of the Cowes Classics Regattas are well known. The entire portfolio is available to view here on the website in…
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COWES CLASSICS REGATTA SPONSORS
We are grateful to all our Regatta Partners
PROUD TO SPONSOR COWES CLASSICS REGATTA
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THE REGATTA ORGANISED BY SAILORS FOR SAILORS

Organised by Royal London Yacht Club and Royal Thames Yacht Club with the help of leading local clubs, Cowes Classics Regatta is run by sailors for sailors.

Royal London Yacht Club Burgee

RLYC

Royal Thames Yacht Club Burgee

RTYC

Royal Yacht Squadron Burgee

RYS

RORC Burgee

RORC

Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club Burgee

CCYC

Island Sailing Club Burgee

ISC

Royal Victoria Yacht Club Burgee

RVYC