Cowes Week 2026

1. RULES The regatta is governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing 2021–2024. 2. ELIGIBILITY Open to boats rating under IRC/ORC and the listed one-design classes. Entrants must be members of a recognised sailing club. 3. ENTRIES Entries close two weeks before the first warning signal. Late entries at the discretion of the Organising Authority. 4. SCHEDULE Racing daily. First warning signal 10:25 each day.

1. THE COURSE Courses will be displayed on the Committee Vessel no later than the warning signal. 2. START Races started under RRS 26; classes at five-minute intervals. 3. TIME LIMIT Time limit for the first boat is 3 hours; boats not finishing within 30 minutes after the first are scored DNF.

Competitors participate entirely at their own risk (RRS 3). The Organising Authority accepts no responsibility for loss of life, personal injury or damage to property.