++British Classic Yacht Club++

Classic Yacht owners joining a Classic Yacht Club seemed an obvious idea, so The British Classic Yacht Club was formed to bring together owners and enthusiasts and promote the ownership and enjoyment of Classic Yachts throughout the UK and across the world.

	THE BRITISH CLASSIC YACHT CLUB AND BIG YACHT CLASS REGATTA COWES CLASSIC WEEK 19 - 26 July 2008
For 2008 the BCYC launches the Big Yacht Class which will see the Classic Super Yachts of previous eras racing once again in the Solent. Early confirmation of entry has been received from Mariquita, Lulworth and Mariette. In the 1920's Lulworth raced in the solent against Britannia, Westward, Shamrock IV and White Heather, and has not raced here since that time. If you wish to take part in this Regatta, or require more information, please contact Hon. Sec. David Orton at davidorton3@aol.com Commodore Tim Blackman at timbcyc@hotmail.co.uk

*Welcome to the British Classic Yacht Club!* There are many British designed and built classic yachts around the world, and the Club gives the opportunity for the owners of these yachts to be in touch with many other British classic yacht owners. Photo courtesy Chris Boynton OUR AIMS & PURPOSES Our aim is to promote the ownership and appreciation of classic yachts, not just in the UK, but all over the world. We seek to expand the pleasures of classic yachting by organising rallies, meets, cruises and regattas locally and nationally. Photo courtesy Chris Boynton Photo courtesy Chris Boynton		To contact BCYC click here. Photo courtesy Chris Boynton The BCYC wants to bring together like minded owners and yachts for their mutual interest and enjoyment, thereby broadening owners knowledge of individual yachts within the classic yachting fraternity. Photo courtesy Chris Boynton We believe that the BCYC can help to protect, enhance and expand the British fleet of classic yachts. We can do this through increased awareness of the importance of the fleet and the pleasure to be derived from owning, restoring, maintaining and sailing such beautiful craft. Photo courtesy Chris Boynton	Photography Our thanks to Chris Boynton for use of his extensive collection of gorgeous pictures taken over the last three regattas - including 2007. Chris can be contacted via: www.minigallery.co.uk/Chris_Boynton 2008 BCYC Regatta dates for your diary - Saturday 19 - Saturday 26 July 2008. More details to follow in due course. EVENTS - 2007 Our membership is growing rapidly with yacht owners recognising the benefits of joining and, thanks to the ongoing efforts of the BCYC Committee, we are delighted to be able to provide a lively and varied calendar of events to bring our members together. Please click on the links below for further information. BCYC REGATTA - COWES 2007 The British Classic Yacht Club Regatta finished in style when over 50 yachts in 5 classes completed a week of racing and rallying in the Solent.....Read More LADIES DAY at the BCYC 2007 Regatta After the success of the inaugural ladies day race in 2006, expectations were running high for 2007. ..... Read More CASINO ROYALE PARTY at the BCYC 2007 Regatta One of the many memorable parties of the regatta was the SeaDragon Casino Royale Crew Ball. Another record for the BCYC – over 300 people partied the night away at The Royal Corinthian Yacht Club..... Read More ALDERNEY WEEKEND 2007 For the second year running, the much anticipated rally to Alderney did not go quite as expected! .... Read More RACE, RALLY & QUIZ 2007 It can only be described as an event that gathered momentum .... Read More END OF SEASON MUSTER 2007 With half of the BCYC committee enjoying the thrills of classic yacht racing in St. Tropez, the other half deemed the annual end of season muster to be an equally social affair..... Read More