Around the coast
The British regatta scene is growing, especially in the Solent, with Hamble Classics inaugurated two years ago, and a new event starting this May, Cowes Spring Classics. The scene remains as vibrant as ever on the east coast, which is always strong on barge and smack racing, but also for yachts, while on the west coast, there are pilot cutters, luggers, yachts and more. These days, wooden boat events are to be found around the coast throughout the summer.
SOUTH COAST
11-13 MAY
NEW Cowes Spring Classics
Cowes, cowesspringclassics.com New event for wooden classics
31 MAY – 3 JUNE
Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival
yarmoutholdga?ersfestival.co.uk Flagship OGA bash
7 JULY
Round the Island Race
Isle of Wight, roundtheisland.org.uk The world’s most popular yacht race
14–21 JULY
Panerai British Classic…