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Cowes Spring Classics, which started in 2018, is a regatta for classic yachts designed before 1970, including: Cruisers & Cruiser Racers, Affordable Classic Cruisers around 25ft, Gaff Rigged Yachts & Pilot Cutters, Day Boats & Raters, Classic Metre Yachts plus Modern Spirit of Tradition Yachts. Non-racing Yachts and Motorboats are most welcome.
Although we expect people to take the racing seriously, it will very much be a relaxed regatta conducted in a gentlemanly manner in keeping with the age of the yachts. We aim to make the social side and the appreciation of the history of the competing yachts as important as the racing.
The racing will be organised by the Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club with two races on Saturday 17 May 2025 and two races on Sunday 18 May.
All yachts will be berthed at Shepards Marina and the team will be based at Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club for registration. Join us for drinks on the Pontoon at Shepards from 18:00 on Friday evening followed by a BBQ at Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club.
Saturday dinner will be in the historic Sugar Store at Shepards Marina. The Prize Giving will take place after racing on Sunday at Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club.
Competitors may chose the handicap system they race under. The intention is for Cruisers & Cruiser Racers, Metre Yachts, Affordable Classic Cruisers and Day Boats and Modern Spirit of Tradition Yachts to race to IRC Handicaps. Gaff Rigged Yachts and Pilot Cutters according to OGA Handicaps.