British Classic Week all go for July

The British Classic Yacht Club (BCYC) has confirmed this year’s British Classic Week will go ahead from 17-24 July, despite ongoing covid restrictions.

“As it stands, limitations will be in place for the initial two days of the regatta and we are adjusting the shoreside scene to adhere to the latest Government guidelines,” BCYC Commodore Jonathan Dyke says. “We remain fully optimistic that from Monday 19 July onwards the regatta will be restriction-free, but we can adapt accordingly if plans change.”

Jonathan continues: “We are fully committed to running this year’s British Classic Week and delivering a fantastic week on the water and ashore [and] are well prepared to go ahead in line with any government guidelines.”

Criteria for entry into British Classic Week is IRC classic yachts of 24ft and over or modern classic, Spirit of Tradition yachts of either wood or steel construction. (Image left courtesy of Chris Brown).

The regatta dinner on Saturday 17 July will go ahead in the marquee, operating under Covid rules, with drinks and meals served to guests at tables of six people. Sunday’s popular sunset drinks party at the iconic Royal Yacht Squadron will be moved to Monday 19 July when the Government plans to lift current restrictions. 

Fast-paced racing for classes 1-4 and a 6mR class will take place in the challenging tidal waters of the Solent against the historic, picturesque backdrop of the Isle of Wight.

Race management organised by the Royal Yacht Squadron will see beautifully maintained classic yachts battle it out over a six-race series of varied courses, including round-the-cans races and the 30nm Nab Tower Race that takes in the iconic Horse Sand and No Mans Land Forts.