Cowes Spring Classics 2022
by Mary Scott-Jackson 25 May 2022 06:37 BST
20-22 May 2022
Cowes Spring Classics 2022 © Chris Brown Photography
The fifth edition of Cowes Spring Classics held over the weekend of 20-22 May, was back to its traditional date after two years of calendar hopping and was judged a great success by the competitors taking part.
The Regatta, based at Shepards Marina in Cowes, started with the Mermaid Gin Welcome Drinks and Crew BBQ on Friday evening followed by two days of racing. Racing conditions were perfect, despite a forecast of low winds and the classic yacht crews in Bermudan and Gaff Rigged classes, enjoyed four races over the two days in glorious Solent sunshine, sailing on a variety of courses expertly set by the Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club Race Team.
The Saturday night dinner in the Sugar Store was enjoyed by nearly 100 owners and crew, many of whom dressed to suit the age of their yacht.
The overall winner of the regatta was Whooper, Giovanni Belgrano’s 1939 Laurent Giles sloop, a popular result with four class wins. Whooper was also the winner of the first Cowes Spring Classics in 2018.
Prize Winners:
Overall Regatta Winner - Whooper (Giovanni Belgrano)
Class 1 (Larger Bermudan yachts)
1st Whooper (Giovanni Belgrano)
2nd Cetewayo (David Murrin)
Class 2 (Smaller Bermudan yachts)
1st Mikado (Michael Briggs)
2nd Suvretta (Chris & Victoria Preston)
Class 3 (Gaff Rigged yachts)
1st Step Back In Time (Tony Kiddle)
2nd Ivy Green (Richard Jacobs)
Best effort by a family crewed boat - Sea Filly (Joanna Tall)
Spirit of the Regatta Trophy - Sheba (Leon Clifton)
Full results are available on the event website. 2023 dates will be announced soon.