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 daily drinks receptions to suppers, BBQ and Regatta Dinner, you’ll enjoy roaring good fun in like-minded company.

Great socials each evening

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COWES CLASSICS REGATTA - SAILS AGAIN 4 TO 7 JUNE 2026

WITH YACHT RACING THURSDAY TO SUNDAY & THE CLASSICS DAY CAR SHOW ON 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. There are daily prize events, tea and cake at RLYC each day after racing and great value fun socials each evening.

Regatta Galleries

Regatta Galleries

Photos of the action every day.

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.

Fabulous Socials

Fabulous Socials

Socials throughout the regatta with many free to racers.

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


Cowes Classics Regatta 2026 - Save the Date

03 Jun, 2025 64
Nothing beats classic racing
As the curtain comes down on what has been a remarkable Cowes Classics Week 2025, thoughts at the Royal London Yacht Club and the Royal Thames Yacht Club turn towards the hosting…

Sailing Instructions Published

25 May, 2025 96
Cowes Classics Regatta Sailing Instructions
A quick message to let all competitors know that the Cowes Classics Week 2025 Sailing Instructions have now been published. The Sailing Instructions are available for download…

Cowes Classics Regatta 2025 - YTC Rating System

22 May, 2025 81
Cowes Classics Regatta Rating System
YTC Rating System - Handicap Racing Classes. This year, as set out in the Notice of Race, we have decided to use the YTC Rating system for our mixed handicap racing classes for…

Welcome to Cowes Classics Day!

19 May, 2025 153
Cowes Classics Day - Under the bonnet of a great day
The Cowes Classics Day team look forward to welcoming you on The Parade for what promises to be an enjoyable and spectacular day. Please arrive between 9am and 10am on Sunday 1st…
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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.