With the opening reception scheduled to begin less than 24 hours after the announcement of the death of our dear Queen, for Hamble Classics and its two partner clubs, HRSC and RAFYC, the decision whether to cancel the event or continue was less than straightforward with 53 yachts entered and some preparing to set off from Chichester and Portsmouth harbours, the Isle of Wight, Lymington and Poole, and with crews driving from as far as East Anglia and Cornwall to take part in this concluding regatta of the UK's classic sailing season.
As a mark of respect to Her Majesty and the royal family an alternative plan was decided upon for sailing on Saturday, a 'cruise in company' around the Royal race marks in the central Solent, commencing after the proclamation and twenty-one gun salute at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes.
Concours d'Elegance - top prize for Ultimate Condition and Provenance:
'Uandi' owned by Alastair Garland
William Fife gaff-rigged dayboat, designed 1896, built 1897,
and recently restored by Alastair Garland
Concours d'Authenticité - for Condition and Originality:
'Damian B' owned by Simon Payne
Charles A. Nicholson 'Jolina', designed 1958, built 1964
Best presented GRP yacht - classic design in glass fibre construction:
'Skadi' owned by Mike Greville
Bowman 44 Yawl, Holman & Pye designed 1970, built 1980
Best Spirit of Tradition yacht - classic looks and modern build techniques:
'Ivy Green' owned by Richard Jacobs
Ed Burnett designed Gaff Cutter designed 2000, built in 2003 by the Elephant Boatyard
Spirit of Racing award - for yachts modified during their history to remain competitive:
'Cetewayo' owned by David Murrin
Laurent Giles sloop designed 1955, built 1957
A full list of all previous Concours d'Elegance division winners is at: hambleclassics.co.uk/concours
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