Cowes Classics Day, preceding the start of the hugely popular Cowes Classics Week yacht racing regatta, promises to enthral all those with an interest in classic cars and boats.

On 9 July, visitors to Cowes will be able to enjoy a display of over 40 classic and interesting cars and buses on The Parade in front of the Royal London Yacht Club, along with a unique collection of classic boats on Trinity Landing. Subject to weather, there will also be a flypast by a WW2 bi-plane and a visit by the famous charity fund-raiser Major Mick in his rowing dinghy “Tintanic”. This unique celebration of classic transport will be completed by a performance of cars, boats and planes music on the adjacent Bandstand, a food tent, and an Afternoon Tea offer at the Royal London Yacht Club.

Cars already booked include a 1933 Rolls Royce 20/25, a 1970 Bond Bug and a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Oscar India. Each car will have a story board and those who’d like to know more can talk to the owners about their history and provenance. Visitors will also be able to vote in the “People’s Choice” award for their favourite car.

Headlining the collection of historic motorboats will be the beautiful motor yacht “Lilian”, built in 1916 for a Swedish gentleman and restored in 1980 by her current owners.

For visitors from the mainland, Red Funnel Ferries will be offering a Cowes Classics Day special return on their Red Jet high-speed service. More information and booking at

www.redfunnel.co.uk/en/isle-of-wight-guide/events/cowes-classics-afternoon-tea/

If you would like to enter your classic car in the Cowes Classics Day display, you can participate at no cost by visiting www.cowesclassicsweek.org/classicsday/about-classics-day . The Royal London Yacht Club, organisers of the event, will invite exhibitors to join the Cowes Classics Day drinks reception after the event, and offer discounted ferry tickets courtesy of generous supporter Red Funnel. Afternoon Tea and a choice of evening meals are also available.

 

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