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 YACHT RACING FRIDAY 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.

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


Dartmouth Gin Becomes Official Regatta Partner

26 Feb, 2025 55
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…

Regatta Photos

24 Feb, 2023 2033
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
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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.