We are just one month away now from the start of the Cowes Classics Regatta 2026 and as ever, late entries are coming thick and fast across all the divisions. 

For those that have already entered, the Race Officers thank you and look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be a fabulous and memorable event in the new regatta four day format, with racing from Thursday 4th through to Sunday 7th of June.

The regatta is hosted by both the Royal London and Royal Thames with a series of regatta events at the Cowes clubhouse - tickets are now on sale from the regatta website:

• Pre-Regatta Dinner on Thursday 4th June
• Welcome BBQ on Friday 5th June
• Regatta Dinner on Saturday 6th June
• Regatta Prize Giving on Sunday 7th June.

To classic yacht owners sitting on the fence and wondering whether to enter, we encourage you to take the plunge and join the fun, festivities and outstanding Solent racing that the Cowes Classics Regatta offers. Enter and book socials at www.cowesclassicsregatta.org  

Cowes Classics Regatta Checklist

1/. Signing On

To find your signing-on form you must first 'LOG IN' to the website with the same username and password used to enter the regatta.

Once logged in, the main menu will show the link SIGN ON which takes you to the form.

The form is pre-populated with the information we have about your regatta entry and any other details we might hold from previous entries for you to review, before digitally signing the declaration which is part of the regatta entry conditions.

Please note that you do not need to complete the signing-on form in one go as you can return to complete or perhaps make a crew change right up until Regatta Registration closes.

The David Gower Bowl will be awarded to the youngest average age crew (which includes everybody aboard whilst racing), subject to an upper individual age limit of 45. If you wish to participate in this trophy, make sure you enter crew ages (otherwise just leave the age field empty). Ages for this trophy can only be submitted using the online form and until regatta registration closes.

2/. Registration

Registration takes place at the Royal London Yacht Club ahead of racing. Please digitally sign on using the website before going to the Race Office to pick up your competitors pack.

3/. Socials! 

Often the most important part of any Cowes Classics Regatta we have some wonderful social events which we encourage competitors to pre-book in advance. Full details of how to book are here online. Don’t delay. Tickets will sell fast and places are limited!

4/. YTC Rating System - Handicap Racing Classes

If you are competing in one of the handicap divisions, do not forget to send your current rating or measurement certificate to Anna Mllner, Regatta Secretary This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

5/. Sailing Instructions

Last but by no means least – the Cowes Classics Regatta Sailing Instructions will be available to view online for all competitors in good time here at the Official Notice Board.

With the Notice of Race now published, online entries are open for Cowes Classics Regatta 2026

Cowes Classics Regatta, the flagship event of the Royal London Yacht Club in Cowes, in conjunction with the Royal Thames Yacht Club, is delighted to announce that entries have opened, and the Notice of Race has been published on the dedicated regatta website.

The regatta has a four day format for 2026 with racing from Thursday 4th through to Sunday 7th of June.

On the water, the majority of the racing will be run from committee vessels across a number of race course areas, with the option to still use the club’s shoreside starting line if required. The two clubs have been working with the various classes to ensure that they are given the type of racing they individually prefer, be that windward/leeward or laid mark courses around the Solent. The regatta will be run in a Corinthian spirit but is aiming to offer some great racing across the Solent, balanced with a varied social programme.

The Royal London Yacht Club, now also the Royal Thames shoreside base, is in the heart of Cowes Parade and will be hosting a series of regatta events. Now in its sixth year, Sunday will once again be a spectacle on the Parade for ‘Cowes Classics Day’ with classic cars on show, whilst on the water, moored at Trinity Landing, will be a selection of classic yachts. ‘Cowes Classics Day’ has become somewhat of an institution in Cowes, and this year promises something for all. The Notice of race, entry forms and booking sheets for all the planned events and dinners are available online at www.cowesclassicsregatta.org

Cowes Classics Regatta Official Noticeboard for the NoR Download.

Tim Jeffreys original and outstanding photographs afloat and ashore of the Cowes Classics Regattas are well known. The entire portfolio  is available to view here on the website in the regatta gallery.

Copies in high resolution may be purchased at £40 for 1, £70 for 2 and £90 for 3 by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. making note of the image file name/s.

Do have a look and see if there is a great image of you or your boat.