Press Releases of The British Classic Yacht Club Panerai Cowes Regatta 2010

The British Classic Yacht Club, in conjunction with their event sponsor Panerai, are pleased to announce that entries are now being accepted for the ninth edition of the Club’s annual Cowes regatta for classic yachts of all sizes.

The British Classic Yacht Club Panerai Cowes Regatta 2010 will run from Sunday 18th July to Saturday 24th July. Competing yachts will be berthed at the Cowes Yacht Haven.

For the first time, this year’s regatta forms part of the 2010 Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge Series. Sponsored by Panerai since 2005, this high profile series features some of the world’s leading classic yacht regattas, including the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta and the Regates Royale, Cannes.

As usual, the regatta programme features a full schedule of racing for competing skippers and their crews, including day racing around the environs of the Solent as well as the ever-popular Round the Island Race, which this year is scheduled for Tuesday 20th July.

The 2010 edition of the regatta sees introduction of a Rally Division, offering those owners and crews not inclined towards racing, the chance to take in the spectacle of the racing yachts during a congenial week amongst like-minded Classic Yacht enthusiasts. The provisional Rally Division programme features several sails in company to view the racing, a day cruise around the Island and a visit to nearby Osborne House.

One of the Regatta’s favourite traditions is the ‘je ne sais quois’ which, over the course of the regatta, offers owners and crews the chance to meet with fellow competitors aboard their classic yachts and ultimately vote for the individual entry which they believe truly has ‘that special something.’

As in previous years, all competing yachts are cordially invited to take part in a spectacular regatta finale, in the form of a Parade of Sail past the Royal Yacht Squadron and Cowes Green on Saturday 24th July.

In addition to the on the water activities, competitors will once again be able to enjoy a full social programme, including a Welcome Reception at the Royal Yacht Squadron, access to the Panerai Hospitality Marquee, a Caribbean themed Crew Party, as well as the final Regatta Dinner and Prizegiving.

More details of the British Classic Yacht Club Panerai Cowes Regatta 2010, including the official Notice of Race can be found at the official regatta website at: www.britishclassicyachtclub.org/regatta

Entry forms can be obtained from:

Mary Scott-Jackson
MSJ Event Management
Regatta House, 18 Bath Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7QN info@msjeventmanagement.co.uk
Office: 01983 245 100
Fax: 01983 295 329
Mob: 07790 770526
Skype: marysj1

About the British Classic Yacht Club Panerai Cowes Regatta 2010
The British Classic Yacht Club Panerai Cowes Regatta 2010 will run from Sunday 18th July to Saturday 24th July. Competing yachts will be berthed at the Cowes Yacht Haven.

More details about the regatta can be found at the official regatta website www.britishclassicyachtclub.org/regatta. Results and images from the regatta will be posted on the official website each day. High-resolution images are available on request.

Press enquiries should be directed to:
Justin Chisholm
Regatta Press Officer
justin@justinchisholmsolutions.com

Martha Williamson
Sidhu & Simon Communications (For Panerai)
martha@sidhuandsimon.com
0207 491 9934

About the British Classic Yacht Club
The British Classic Yacht Club was formed in 2001 to provide a congenial environment for owners and other classic yacht enthusiasts to share experiences and enjoy each other's company. Affiliated to the RYA, the BCYC strives to represent the interests of classic yacht owners and has developed good relationships with many leading yacht clubs in the UK and abroad. The officers of the BCYC are actively involved in both national and international discussions about the future development of classic yachting.

The membership of the BCYC now consists of more than eighty boats. In addition to the Club’s flagship annual regatta held in Cowes each July, the Club also organises a full programme of other racing, cruising and social activities in the Solent and on the East Coast, including the popular East Coast Classic Regatta in early June. BCYC yachts also participate in many important sailing events, including classic regattas in the Channel, Mediterranean and West Indies.

About Officine Panerai
Founded in Florence in 1860, Officine Panerai was for many years the official supplier of precision instruments for the Italian Navy. Purchased by the Richemont Group in 1997 and subsequently launched on the international market, Officine Panerai is now Italy’s only fine watch making company. Developing and producing its own movements and watches, Officine Panerai uniquely blends Italian history and design with renowned Swiss craftsmanship.

About the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge
2010 sees the first inclusion of the British Classic Yacht Club Cowes Regatta in the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge Series. Sponsored by Panerai since 2005, this high profile series features some of the world’s leading classic yacht regattas, including the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta and the Regates Royale, Cannes.