This is always an exciting time of year for the BCYC as we plan our events for the forthcoming season. The principal event being the BCYC British Classic Week regatta which this year runs from 18 to 25 July. The challenges post Panerai sponsorship have focussed our minds and we have reviewed every aspect of the Regatta, and I am delighted to be able to confirm that the principal elements of the regatta centred around Cowes Yacht Haven, the marquee lounge, racing provided by the Royal Yacht Squadron, with Mary Scott Jackson and her MSJ Event Team dealing with regatta management will all be in place. Further information on the regatta racing and social programme will be forwarded to previous entrants and further regatta details will appear on the BCYC British Classic week regatta website.
The Committee continues to look at expanding the cruising programme of the club, not just at the regatta, although several exciting initiatives are planned during this event. Plans are also afoot for more extensive regional cruising gatherings and musters.
‘GRP Classics’ continues to be a subject of debate, both within the BCYC and the wider classic yachting community. The quality of classic yachts meeting the pre 1970 criteria is very varied and the premier designs are few in number and thus limit consideration. The committee and wider membership will however continue to review how and where this changing scenario might be configured into a racing programme, although this is a longer term consideration and will doubtless be debated at length.
Since its inception the BCYC has catered for sailing vessels constructed in wood and steel with a design date prior to 1971. We are delighted to announce that we have now extended membership to classic motor yachts and we welcome applications from owners of these vessels. This year there will be a dedicated motor yacht class at the British Classic Week regatta in July with a cruising programme for sail and power.
On behalf of myself, the Flag Officers and committee we wish you fair winds.
Jonathan Dyke
Commodore BCYC
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