Well... there always was! And now the Med season has closed, it has been interesting to talk to Argyle who has attended most of the (ex) Panerai circuit of Regattas this Summer, to hear that they attended a series of top notch events, run and administered well by the various Yacht Clubs and that the absence of bright blue carpet, canapes and time-pieces did not dent the events to any appreciable degree.
It really goes to show that 90% of the event comprises lovely yachts, enthusiastic owners and fun loving crew coming together for good racing, expert sailing and social pleasure, as epitomised by and embodied in the British Classic Yacht Club and as always in the B.C.Y.C. Regatta. It is these factors, and these factors alone which attracted the sponsor, and I found quite rudely they usurped the name of the event with the brand name, as if their name on our event was better.
I’m hearing that the British Classic Yacht Club Committee has 20:20 vision focused on the July 2020 British Classic Yacht Club Regatta in Cowes. It may lack a little “razz” but will have plenty of “ma tazz” because you guys bring it by the sail bag full on your yachts!
This coming July the B.C.Y.C. takes full ownership of our own Club event, and even if racing is not your thing, you should bring your yacht, your crew and a few sail bags full of “ma tazz” and join this years’ party. You will love it – and the British Classic Yacht Club can show the world our own absolute unique brand of Classic Yachting so widely admired since 2002.
Tim
Admiral
British Classic Yacht Club