British Classic Yacht Club (BCYC) has announced entry is open for its annual British Classic Week regatta in Cowes.
Taking place from 15th to 22nd July this year, the regatta attracts classic sailing and motor yachts from across the UK and Europe.
Criteria for entry to the regatta is IRC classic yachts of 24ft and over or modern classic, Spirit of Tradition yachts of either wood or steel construction. The regatta also welcomes gaff-rigged yachts to race under the latest OGA ratings.
BCYC Commodore Jonathan Dyke commented, “British Classic Week embodies all the qualities of classic yacht ownership: commitment, camaraderie, and the pure joy of being out on the water. The pride of ownership shared amongst the fleet is exceptional and we look forward to welcoming old faces and new competitors to Cowes this summer.”
The social programme includes the popular welcome reception on the lawn at the iconic Royal Yacht Squadron on Sunday 16th July. On Tuesday 18th July, regatta guests will have the opportunity to step onboard the yachts during the Open Yachts Pontoon Party (sponsored by Classic Boat with drinks by Hattiers Rum and Dartmouth Gin). The regatta will finish with a lively prize giving dinner on Friday evening.
The regatta is also partnered with the UK’s oldest and largest youth development sail training charity Tall Ships Youth Trust. The collaboration raises awareness and funds for the charity’s work helping disadvantaged young people to fulfil their life potential through adventures at sea.
The motto of regatta organiser the BCYC is Per Ardua ad Marum (Through hard work to the Seas), paying homage to the commitment required to own and maintain a classic yacht. Most of the classic yachts that attend the regatta are privately owned, meaning that for many their upkeep is purely down to the devotion of their owners and crew.
Entry is now open, go to www.britishclassicweek.co.uk
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