British Classic Yacht Club (BCYC) has announced a stellar fleet of entries for its annual British Classic Week regatta in Cowes. With ‘Early Bird’ entry now closed, the regatta has 32 classic and modern classic yachts signed up at the time of writing with less than two months to go until the event.
The entry list spans build dates from as early as 1896 to modern classics launched in the 21st Century. The fleet currently has five yachts over 65ft, including original classics boats such as Summers & Payne gaff ketch Cariad, Frank Paine staysail schooner Viveka, and the ‘original maxi’ and Fastnet 1961 line honours winner Stormvogel.
Regatta Chairman Giovanni Belgrano commented, “This year’s regatta is attracting many special new entries from across the UK and overseas. The calibre of the yachts and their sailors is set to make for exceptional sailing and unforgettable memories on the dock.”
Pedigree yachts also signed up to take on the five-race series include 1924 Bermudan sloop Suvretta, 1904 Fife-designed Clyde 30 Linear Rater Mikado, and West Solent One Designs from the 1920s.
Taking place from 6th to 11th July, based at Cowes Yacht Haven, British Classic Week comprises a varied programme of racing run by the prestigious Royal Yacht Squadron. Race sponsors providing invaluable support are Spirit Yachts, OneSails GBR, Global Forecaster, Marineware and Awlgrip, and Pantaenius Sail & Motor Yacht Insurance.
Giovanni Belgrano continued, “This year’s regatta offers the opportunity to be a part of one of the biggest sailing summers in UK waters for quite some time. There is still time to enter, but we have an event capacity so sign up soon to avoid disappointment.”
Alongside the sailing, the shoreside scene promises to be as lively as ever with the famous dockside parties, a reception at the Royal Yacht Squadron, and a more relaxed Regatta Supper, with plenty of opportunities to catch up with old friends and meet new faces.
Further race and event sponsorship comes from TOIO marine apparel, Suffolk Yacht Harbour, traditional chandlery Classic Marine, Hattiers Rum, Raymarine, and Bainbridge sail cloth.
