Cowes Week 2018 Programme of Events - Friday 3rd August to Sunday 12th August
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ROYAL LONDON YACHT CLUB
1838
Cowes Week 2018
Programme of Events
Friday 3rd August to Sunday 12th August
Introduction by The Commodore
Every Cowes Week at the Royal London Yacht Club is special, but our
180th Anniversary year demands something more.
I am truly proud of our new hospitality team headed up by new Head Chef
Tomas and House Manager Phillip. Over the last few weeks, they have
been working tirelessly with Diana McNeill, Jeremy Seale and Julia Dams
under the leadership of Rear Commodore House Brian Howard, creating
new ideas and refreshing established favourites to produce what will undoubtedly be a
magnificent Cowes Week 2018 at the Royal London.
The emphasis for the formal events is on delivering outstanding food and wines,
focussing on presentation and service, as befits the elegance of our beautiful Clubhouse
and gardens.
This year we will return to the traditional Royal London Ball, as enjoyed in the halcyon
days of the 1960’s and 70’s – arrive at 2100 for a Grand Ball occasion, preceded by a
choice of several dining arrangements. In somewhat of a coup, we have secured one
of Britain’s best loved party bands, “The Dark Blues”, whose repertoire spans several
decades of popular music, and features the amazing vocalist Annabel Williams, once
vocal coach to the late Amy Winehouse. For those not dining elsewhere, dinner will be
available at the Club prior to the ball, with a choice of two options – the Dining Room
for up to 40 people, or a sumptuous hamper delivered to yachts moored on the London
Landing (both options subject to reservation).
This year in particular, we wish to extend a warm welcome to members of our reciprocal
clubs around the world, to share with us our 180th Year celebrations. We do hope that
they will treat the Club as their home in Cowes, and join us to enjoy the Ball and formal
dinners, and also to socialise and dine whilst watching the spectacle of over 800 yachts
racing on the Solent.
The Red Arrows air display and the fireworks will mark the beginning of the end of
another successful Lendy Cowes Week. Where better to view this and enjoy the evening
with friends than on the Royal London balcony, accompanied by a supper of Moules and
Frites or the Club menu alternatives with a chilled Sancerre.
Once the racing is over and the yachts packed away, please join me for the Commodore’s
Rally to Newtown Creek on Sunday, where we will raft up for convivial conversation and
lunch. Craft of all types are welcome, and we will all benefit from the perfectly-timed neap
tide each way.
I look forward to seeing you all at Lendy Cowes Week 2018.
David N Gower
Commodore
2
Friday 3rd August 2018
Club Supper
Kick off Cowes Week with this informal gathering at the Club.
Call in, or spend the evening in the congenial and relaxed
setting of the Royal London.
Food available all evening from 1900 till 2200;
bar open till much later.
Menu
Crab
Isle of Wight
Surf and Turf
ers
London Burg
ds
Seasonal Sala
a
Seafood Past
✴✴✴
ts
Chef’s desser
Time: Food from 1900 until 2200
Dress: Casual
Advanced booking not required
3
Saturday 4th August 2018
Champagne & Canapé
Party
followed by
Buffet Supper
The Club’s annual gathering at the
beginning of Cowes Week is a sociable
opportunity to catch up with friends
old and new and chat though the
coming week’s activities afloat
and ashore.
Book for either or both events,
with a special price for both events.
Menu
Grand Summ
er Buffet
Champagne Party with to include:
Seafood and
luxury canapés: £29.50 ColdMeats
Accompanyin
g Salads
Buffet Supper: £29.50 and Vegetabl
es
Joint Ticket: £55.00 ✴✴✴
Selection of de
sserts
Time: Reception 1930–2000 and cheeses
Buffet Supper from 2015
Dress: Reefer or Suit
Bookings in advance
4
Sunday 5th August 2018
Grand Sunday Lunch
Grand Plateau de Fruits de Mer served with
a glass of Champagne
New for 2018, and a step up from the regular and much-enjoyed
lobster lunch. For one day only, the Royal London offers a splendid
interpretation of the grand fruits de mer tradition, evoking the essence
of a lingering harbourside lunch on the Île de Ré or the Côte d’Azur.
Regular Cowes Week lunch menu also available; see page 11.
Menu
Whole Lobste
r Thermidor
Cold Dressed
Cromer Crab
Langoustines
King Prawns
Smoked Salm
on Roulade
Stuffed Baby
Squid
Seasonal Sala
ds
Basket of Chef
’s hand-made
Price for 2 people: £90.00 breads
Accompanyin
g sauces
Time: Grand Plateau served and condimen
ts
from 1230 until 1430
Dress: Smart casual
Bookings in advance
5
Monday 6th August 2018
Champagne Reception
& The Annual Dinner
Spectacular 4 course menu with
fine wines included
The Club’s formal Champagne reception and flagship
dining evening will be enhanced this year, with our
new and very talented chef delivering a superb
fine-dining experience befitting this special occasion.
The sumptuous menu will be accompanied by
a specially-curated selection of wines.
Menu
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Warm sous vi ,
oisette Glaze
with Beurre N
on
and Watermel
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ef
street Farm Be
Fillet of Haven er
row Fritt
with Bone Mar
✴✴✴
is Ticket: £75.00
Delice au Cass
✴✴✴
Including Champagne
eese Soufflé and fine wines
Twice baked Ch
iera
Port and Mad Time: 1815 for 1945
✴✴✴ Dress: Mess Dress
es
andm ade Chocolat or Black Tie
Coffee and H
Bookings in advance
6
Wednesday 8th August 2018
The Royal London
Crystal Ball
To celebrate the Club’s 180th anniversary year, we are returning
to the glamour and elegance of the Ball as a standalone event.
The Ball will be preceded by two dining options:
Dinner for up to 40 people in the Dining Room, and specially-prepared
boat hampers delivered to your boat on the London Landing, where
mooring for up to six boats will be available. Or arrange your own pre-Ball
dinner party, at home or around Cowes.
Ball: £85.00 per person Hamper
l Champagne will be served in the A glorious bu
ffet of:
London Room from 2100 Smoked Salm
on, Cold
l Dancing to the Dark Blues Band from 2130 Cooked Beef,
warm new
l Free-flowing Champagne, selected fine wines potatoes and
and beers all evening accompanyin
g salads
l Cocktail bar with mixologist Selection of de
sserts
l Photographer – Robert Longford
l Full English Breakfast including Kedgeree
l
with coffee/tea and juices from 0030
Launches at 0230
Dinner
Amuse Bouche
Boat Hampers: £25.00 per person ✴✴✴
Available from 1830 to 2030 Fillet of Isle of
Wight
Wines to order from the Club’s Cowes Week list Lamb, Fondan
t Potatoes
with Summer
Greens
2 Course Dinner with wines: and Red Curr
ent Jus
£35.00 per person ✴✴✴
Dinner served from 2000 Poached Pear
Belle Hélène
Dress: Mess Dress or Black Tie
Bookings for The Ball and the Dinners in advance
7
Friday 10th August 2018
Ladies Lunch at the
Royal London Yacht Club
This annual gathering is always well-attended by Lady Members
and their guests. The gathering this year will be enhanced with
superb cuisine crafted by the Club’s new chef, with a menu
especially designed for this splendid occasion.
Menu
Salmon en Cr
oute
with
Cucumber Be
urre Blanc
and Rock Sam
2 Course Lunch phire
(if available)
including a welcome Summer Vege
table Salad
glass of Prosecco: ✴✴✴
£21.50 Dessert of Fr
uit
and Berry Su
rprise
Time: 1230 for 1300
Dress: Summer elegant
Bookings in advance
8
Friday 10th August 2018
Fireworks
Party
Moules Frites
and Fireworks
Come and enjoy the spectacular Red Arrows
and Firework display from the Royal London
Menu
balconies. Moules Norm
andy
and Pommes
Frites
An exclusive end-of-Cowes Week selection Alternative m
of wines will be on offer to enjoy during this enu
available
spectacular party evening.
✴✴✴
Tart Normandy
with
Calvados Parf
ait
£21.00
Time: 1900 onwards
Dress: Casual
Bookings in advance
9Saturday 11th August 2018
Survivors’ Supper
Dine ‘al fresco’
in the Garden Menu
Offering the Ch
ef’s
wonderful se
lection
of prepared di
shes,
buffets, sharin
g
platters, chee
£25.00 and desserts
ses
Time: Supper served from 1930
Dress: Casual
All survivors welcome – no booking required
Sunday 12th August 2018
Commodore’s Rally to Newtown Creek
The traditional Commodore’s Rally on the last Sunday of Cowes Week
is being held in Newtown Creek this year from 1230 onward.
For sailing yachts, the tide starts going towards Newtown Creek from
the east at approximately 1020, and the return tide is from 1600.
These are neap tides.
The intention is to raft up on two mooring buoys or at anchor.
The London Launch and Rib will be in attendance as fleet organisers,
and available for transport to Newtown Creek and back.
Early booking is essential
For more information contact Mr Mark Hickmott
at markhickmott@btinternet.com
10Lendy Cowes Week 2018 at the Royal London
Bar and Restaurant Service
Cowes Week at the Royal London would not be complete without one very special
and enduring pleasure – enjoyable eating, drinking and socialising on the Club terrace
(weather permitting) and elsewhere around our lovely building.
Be assured that the traditional Royal London Cowes Week fare will be available every
lunchtime, and on three evenings – Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. The menu is now being
prepared to feature:
l Lobster and Seafood
l Fresh fish-of-the-day
l Grilled meats
l Sharing Platters
l Seasonal Isle of Wight dishes
l Vegetarian dishes
l Salads
l A selection of fresh snacks
l Cheeseboards
l Chef’s selection of desserts
The Bar is determined to match the splendour of this food selection with an equally
splendid drinks list, enhanced for 2018. Expect a diverse selection of cocktails, summer
soft drinks, and craft beers, alongside Cowes Week favourites including, of course, a ready
supply of Pimm’s.
There will also be a “Cowes Week at the Royal London”
wine list available throughout the week, featuring wines
from around the world and at a wide range of price levels,
especially selected for summer dining … or just for social
enjoyment on the terrace.
Exact menus and drinks lists will follow later. The Cowes
Week team want to refine both the food and drink offers as we move
into summer, selecting from our wide range of suppliers the best seasonal
offerings at the best possible prices.
11Club Launch Service Club Contact Details
London Launch VHF 37A Club Office: 01983 299 727
Mobile 07708 347 028
Phillip Gidley
Front of House: house@rlyc.org.uk
Friday 3rd August 0900–2100
Katie McCarraher
From Saturday 4th August Membership Secretary:
0730 –0100 membership@rlyc.org.uk
until Saturday 11th August
see arrangements below Nicky Symonds
Sailing Secretary: sailing@rlyc.org.uk
Sunday 12th August 0800–1900
Kate Paris
Admin & Accounts: secretary@rlyc.org.uk
Night Time Launch Service Barry Elliott
Coxswain: coxswain@rlyc.org.uk
The launch service is available after
2100 throughout Cowes Week by prior Website: www.rlyc.org.uk
arrangement, until 0100 every evening
and until 0230 on the night of the To book moorings or accommodation,
Ball. Service is at the discretion of please contact the Club Office.
the Coxswain, with bookings required
by 2200 on the same evening. Host your own party at RLYC
Please arrange directly with
Coxswain on 07708 347028 Private parties can be arranged with prior
or coxswain@rlyc.org.uk notice for the following evenings:
Sunday 5th August, Tuesday 7th August,
Cowes Information and Thursday 9th August. Please discuss
your requirements with Club Office.
Cowes Yacht Haven: 01983 299 975
Guest badges
Shepards: 01983 297 821
Harbour Master: 01983 293 952 Members will be supplied with 4 guest
badges, please invite friends to enjoy your
Regatta Office: 01983 295 744
Club during Cowes Week.
Cowes Harbour Taxi: VHF 77 or mobile
Additional badges may be purchased
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07855 767 918
from the Club’s Office. Weekly at £25
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