Beautifully maintained classic sail and motor yachts gathered at Cowes Yacht Haven on Saturday afternoon for the start of British Classic Week 2021. The marina was buzzing with yachts and crews arriving and settling in ahead of a week-long, six-race series.
Photo credit: Chris Brown
Once all the last minute boat preparations were complete, guests unwound in the evening sunshine for sundowners, dinner at the regatta marquee and catch ups with old friends.
Photo credit: Chris Brown
On Sunday morning, the yachts will head out into the Solent sunshine for the famous Concours d’Elegance parade. A mainstay of the regatta, the parade sees the racing, cruising and motor yachts glide past the Royal Yacht Squadron in sequence by class. Upon passing the Squadron, crews will ‘tip their caps’ to the race officer on the shore and a blast from the cannon denotes the first yacht in each class. A spectacle for those watching from the shore, the parade is not to be missed.
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