Cowes Classics Week

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Celebrating its 18th year, Cowes Classics Week is all about racing traditional yachts on the water and enjoying fabulous social events ashore.

Over 150 boats will be sailing varied courses set in the Solent including Metre boats, Classic Racing Dayboats, Classic Yachts, Old Gaffers and Spirit of Tradition Yachts. Racing will run from the 30th May to the 2nd June 2025 and there will be two races a day or three if weather conditions permit. 

The event attracts a wide variety of classic yachts ranging from fleets of one-design dayboats, to unique classics from a bygone era.

The week will hold many social parties held at different club venues including afternoon tea, as well as a gala awards ceremony to celebrate the sailing. 

Cowes Classics Week provides a week of varied, challenging and fun racing in Cowes.

Cowes Classics Day - free event

On Sunday 1st June, Cowes Classics Day, preceding the start of Cowes Classics Week, promises to enthral all those with an interest in classic cars and boats. A display of 50+ classic and interesting cars will be on The Parade. There will also be a unique collection of classic motor boats on Trinity Landing, a visit by a WWII Motor Gun Boat and flying displays including a Spitfire.

There will also be a food and drink stall on the Parade, live music to recall the era of classic cars, the Isle of Wight’s own Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang replica in the morning, and other attractions for all ages.

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