Cowes Spring Classics, which started in 2018, is a regatta for classic wooden yachts designed before 1970, including: Cruisers & Cruiser Racers, Affordable Classic Cruisers around 25ft, Gaff Rigged Yachts & Pilot Cutters, Day Boats & Raters, Classic Metre Yachts plus Modern Spirit of Tradition Yachts. Non-racing Yachts and Motorboats are most welcome.

Having successfully run the delayed Cowes Spring Classics in September 2020, we are looking forward to seeing everyone in 2021. Due to the current situation we have taken the decision to move the date to 20 - 22 August 2021.

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Since 1826 Cowes Week has played a key part in the British sporting summer calendar and is one of the UK's longest running and most successful sporting events. It now stages up to 40 daily races for around 1,000 boats and is the largest sailing regatta of its kind in the world.

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Welcome to British Classic Week, the premier classic yacht regatta in the UK. The annual Regatta of the BRITISH CLASSIC YACHT CLUB will see the 19th edition in 2021.

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Welcome to the Classic Channel Regatta – a unique week long international event with its own distinctive and varied blend of racing round the cans at Dartmouth, passage racing across the Channel, and racing round an island in Brittany – all with a lively and informal programme ashore which brings together a wonderful gathering of boats and crews.

Cowes Classics Week is all about racing traditional yachts on the water and enjoying fabulous social events ashore. Metre boats, Classic Racing Dayboats, Classic Yachts, Old Gaffers and Spirit of Tradition Yachts are all welcome to sail varied courses set in the Solent with free high teas, great value parties and suppers at different club venues. There are daily prize giving events, all with free tea and cake plus a gala awards ceremony to celebrate the sailing.

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Founded in 2002, the SYH Classic Regatta is now firmly established in the UK classic yachting calendar as the largest event of its kind on the east coast.  Following popular demand, this year’s regatta will include an additional race on Friday evening and for the first time is inviting classic motor yachts to attend.

The regatta is the largest event of its kind for classic yachts on the east coast and attracts a fleet of both local and visiting sailors from as far afield as the Channel Islands.  The event welcomes everyone from keen racers to social sailors to compete in the fast, slow and Stella classes. 

Entry criteria for the regatta requires yachts to be either pre-1970 design of traditional construction, Bermuda or gaff rigged and built of wood or steel. Modern classic yachts with wooden or steel hulls are also welcome. Visit www.syhclassicregatta.co.uk for online entry and further details.

The Régates Royales have a great future. Awaken from the past, taken back to life by Jean-Pierre Odéro, who was able to give them back their splendor. All the Yachtsmen in the world, from the beginners to the champions have heard about the Régates Royales and are dreaming at least once in their life to be able to watch or even to participate to such an event.

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Join us for Southampton International Boat Show at Mayflower Park, Southampton from 11-20 September 2020. Discover the latest, accessible, affordable and flexible ways to enjoy boating and watersports with a whole range of opportunities to get out on the water at the Show.

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Cowes Spring Classics is a new regatta for classic wooden yachts designed before 1970, including: Cruisers & Cruiser Racers, Affordable Classic Cruisers around 25ft, Gaff Rigged Yachts & Pilot Cutters, Day Boats & Raters, Classic Metre Yachts plus Modern Spirit of Tradition Yachts. Non-racing Yachts and Motorboats are most welcome.

You can find out more at cowesspringclassics.com

Hamble Classics - the best of classic yacht racing at the heart of the UK’s yachting scene, with sailing and socials to match your style of classic yachting,

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Hosted by the Royal Solent Yacht Club in picturesque Yarmouth the regatta is sponsored by Taittinger Champagne making it a must do event in the Solent.

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SORA Race Week was hosted by the Royal Cork Yacht Club in 1976 and its success led to the club deciding to host its own biennial regatta.

The first Cork Week took place off Cork Harbour in 1978. From small beginnings with just over 50 boats, the event prospered through the enthusiastic endeavours of volunteer club members.

Find out more at corkweek.ie

The leading independent marina on the east coast, Suffolk Yacht Harbour (SYH) is a hub for cruising, racing and boat maintenance. As well as multi-faceted workshops, two chandleries and eleven marine businesses onsite, SYH has the largest hoist capacity from Bridlington in Yorkshire to the Solent. Based in Levington, on the River Orwell in Suffolk, SYH offers a friendly ‘one-stop-shop’ for all your boating needs.

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A fleet of famous Fife Yachts will return to their birthplace on the Clyde to participate in a unique regatta. As with the previous Fife Regattas, participants will enjoy the spectacular scenery and hospitality but with a new itinerary that combines past favourites with new destinations.

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Back in the 60s, classic yachts in English Harbour had begun chartering and the captains and crews challenged each other to a race down to Guadeloupe at the end of the charter season. From this informal race, Antigua Sailing Week was formed in 1967, and in those days all of the yachts were classic.

You can find out more at antiguaclassics.com