Cowes Week 2019 Programme of Events - Friday 9th August to Sunday 18th August - Royal Southampton Yacht Club
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ROYAL LONDON YACHT CLUB 1838 Cowes Week 2019 Programme of Events Friday 9th August to Sunday 18th August
Introduction by the Commodore
The Royal London Yacht Club regatta was first organised on 1st to 3rd August
1885 to precede the four-day Royal Yacht Squadron regatta, and therefore
provide a full week’s sailing before the trek north for the “Glorious 12th”.
This regatta became Cowes Week, the longest established and biggest
regatta of its type in the world.
We continue this long tradition by celebrating Cowes Week every year in the greatest style
and 2019 will be no exception. There are some old favourites, and some innovative new events
taking advantage of the very special position of our beautiful Regency Club House right in the
centre of the Parade overlooking the Solent and daily racing.
Our Chef Tomas and his team and Laila our Front of House Manager with Scott our Steward
have all built an enviable reputation over the past year for providing the best food and service
in Cowes. Be sure to enjoy this special experience during Cowes Week, whether calling in for
a bar meal or booking one or more of the formal events detailed in this programme.
Whilst Rear Commodore Yachting and her team will be ensuring that the race management on
the “London days” are of the highest standard, Rear Commodore House and the Cowes Week
Committee have worked tirelessly for many months to prepare and deliver a tremendous
Cowes Week programme. Whether you are racing, socialising, partying, or all of these, the
Royal London is the place to be and be seen!
The Royal London Ball is traditionally THE event of Cowes Week, held this year on Wednesday
14th August. This stylish event features the best of everything — a glittering Champagne
reception, a magnificent buffet, entertainment and, of course, dancing into the small hours
to Soul Calibre with a sumptuous breakfast at 0030 to restore one’s energy.
On Friday 16th August, enjoy the Typhoon fighter display from the balcony refreshed by
Pimm’s, followed by a spectacular buffet supper before the firework display whilst celebrating
with a glass of Champagne.
The past year has seen a huge amount of energy invested by Flag Officers and Members into
our wonderful Club, creating ever-improving services and a growing Membership, especially
among our under-45 group. We expect demand for the Royal London Cowes Week events
to be high this year, and have introduced lower pricing for booking and paying by 25th July.
We want to reward early commitment to events, which makes resource and event planning
so much more efficient. We are also introducing and encouraging on-line booking for ticketed
events via the Royal London website.
On Sunday 18th August join me by sea, land or air for the Commodore’s Rally, where we
shall enjoy reflections on Cowes Week with much bonhomie at Fishbourne and the
Royal Victoria Yacht Club.
I am proud to be Commodore of this vibrant and important Club, and look forward to seeing
you during Cowes Week in the Club House, on the water and, of course, at our fantastic
social events.
David N Gower, Commodore
2
Friday 9th August
Club Supper
Club Supper
Kick off Cowes Week with this informal
gathering at the Club. Call in, or spend
Menu
the evening in the congenial and relaxed The Royal Lond
on
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setting of the Royal London. rasserie
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is evening,
Food until 2200; bar open till late. offering a spec
tacular range
of snacks, shar
ing dishes,
suppers and di
nners.
See page 11
for more details
.
Time: Food from 1900 until 2200
Dress: Casual
Advanced booking not required
3
Saturday 10th August
THE Royal London
Champagne, Canapés
& Supper Party
This is the 127th Cowes Week regatta in which the Royal London Yacht
Club has participated. Celebrate with an evening at your Club, in the
sociable setting of the Drawing Room and balcony, and in the marquee
and terrace garden. Catch up with friends old and new; enjoy
Champagne, Pimm’s, or non-alcoholic drinks; savour Chef’s fabulous
canapés and grand buffet supper. The most relaxed and indulgent
of evenings, complimented by gentle background music.
Chef ’s Grand
Buffet
Selection of Fin
e Charcuterie
Traditional Col and
d Carved Mea
ts
***
Hot & Cold F
ish
and Seafood P
latters
***
Summer Vegeta
ble Salads
Champagne party with ***
Chef’s special Canapés: £26.00* House Baked
Breads
and New Seas
Alternative drinks available on Potatoes
Chef’s Buffet Supper: £25.00* ***
Chef’s selectio
n of Miniature
For both events: £49.50* Puddings
***
Tasting of Brit
ish
& Continenta
l Cheese
Advanced booking required
Time: Champagne Party 1915—2000 *Prices above are for tickets
Chef’s Buffet Supper from 2015 booked and paid by 25th July
Prices after 25th July:
Dress: Reefer or Suit Champagne Party £29.00
Chef’s Buffet Supper £27.00
4
Monday 12th August
The Annual Dinner
& Champagne
Reception
After a successful weekend on the water and with the week
of racing and parties to come, the Club welcomes all sailors,
Members and crews to enjoy the Reception and Annual Dinner
at the Royal London Yacht Club. Our Chef has once again
designed a very special menu, celebrating great British
food with some subtle French influences
Ticket: £63.00*
Annual Dinn
er Menu
Hand Dived K
ing Scallop
***
Whisky-aged F
Pommes Anna, illet
Steamed Savo
Foie Gras Dum y,
pling,
Fine Herb Pist
ou & Bone
Marrow Jus of
Island Beef
***
Hazelnut & C
offee Delice,
Valrhona Cho
colate Foam
***
Baked Camem
bert
***
Coffee & Chef’s
Petits Fours
Advanced booking required
Time: Reception at 1900 *Price above is for tickets
Dinner at 1945 booked and paid by 25th July
Price after 25th July: £69.50
Dress: Mess Dress or Black Tie
5
Tuesday 13th August
Royal London Yacht Club
Cowes Week
Ladies Day Lunch
Come and join us
Celebrate Ladies Day at our
Cowes Week Ladies Lunch.
Savour our Chef’s specially
selected menu, using local
ingredients. Relax and enjoy
a pre-lunch glass of Prosecco
on the Club balcony while
watching all the action on Ladies Day M
the water. enu
Welcome glass
of Prosecco
Ticket: £22.50* ***
Fillets of Seab
ass
Warm Roast P
Courgette & A each,
rtichoke Salad,
Caramelised Sw
eet Potato Pur
ee
***
Lemon & Ora
nge
Pavlova
***
Coffee & Petits
Fours
Advanced booking required
Time: 1200 for 1300 *Price above is for tickets
Dress: Summer elegant or Ladies Day booked and paid by 25th July
Price after 25th July: £25.00
navy and white stripes
6
Wednesday 14thAugust
The Royal London
East Meets
West Ball
For this year’s Cowes Week Ball, the Club is looking to the East and
drawing comparisons with the West, fusing the two to bring you an evening
of exotic delights. Vibrant Eastern influences mingle with the elegance
of a bygone era to give you a Cowes Week Ball that is bursting with flavour.
We return to an all inclusive event in the London Room and Marquee.
Ticket: £120.00* per person
Champagne served from 1930
Sumptuous Buffet served from 2030 The Grand B
Free flowing Champagne, selected wines, beers
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and non-alcoholic options served all evening ction of
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Full English Breakfast including Kedgeree t, indulge in
your favourite
with coffee/tea and juices from 0030 cuisines,
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Launches at 0230 stes and
flavours of food
from
different culture
s.
Advanced booking required
Time: 1930—0230 *Price above is for tickets
Dress: Mess Dress or Black Tie booked and paid by 25th July
Price after 25th July: £135.00
7
Friday 16th August
Fireworks Party
You are all invited to the Royal London Annual Fireworks Party
and Supper. Be welcomed with Pimm’s on arrival and during
the RAF Typhoon display, and then a Mediterranean buffet featuring
a choice of Paellas, followed by pudding and cheeses. Between the
main and dessert courses, enjoy Champagne on the balcony during
the fireworks. After supper, join in a traditional Royal London
style party with music and dancing till late in the London Room.
All are welcome, and do feel free to bring guests.
This will be a very relaxed and fun evening.
Ticket: £27.00*
Fireworks Pa
rty Menu
Pimm’s on arriv
al
***
Tapas Style Sh
aring Platters
***
Traditional Sp
anish Paellas
Seafood, Vegeta
rian
& Chicken
***
Spanish Chees
e Board
Crostini, Quinc
e Jam
& Fruit
Advanced booking required
Time: 1830 onwards *Price above is for tickets
Dress: Smart Casual booked and paid by 25th July
Price after 25th July: £30.00
8
Saturday 17th August
Survivors’ Supper
If you have conquered the rigours of Cowes Week — relax!
And join us for the Survivors’ Supper!
Unwind and join fellow Cowes Week Survivors for a lazy informal
supper with good wine and excellent food as only the Royal London
can produce. Choose from an amazing spread of food,
at special End-of-Cowes-Week pricing.
Price: £23.00
Survivors’ Su
pper
Barbecue
Chef’s Selectio
n
Barbecued Mea of
ts, Fish
and Seafood wi
th all the
Accompanimen
ts
***
Selection of C
hef’s Breads
***
Chef’s choice of
Puddings
All Survivors welcome
.
No need to pre-book,
Time: Supper served from 1930 unless you want to
Dress: Casual reserve a table
9
Sunday 18th August
Commodore’s Rally
to the
Royal Victoria
Yacht Club
Fishbourne
This year The Commodore will be hosting his Rally at the
Royal Victoria Yacht Club in Fishbourne. The RVYC pontoon
has been reserved for us with walk-ashore access to the Club.
Members and their guests are invited to lunch on the boats
or in the Club restaurant. Boats to arrive by 1230 latest.
Members and guests are welcome by car, foot or by taxi.
10Bar and restaurant service
at the Royal London during
Cowes Week 2019
The Royal London All-Day Brasserie
Enjoy Chef’s special Cowes Week menus,
accompanied by the Royal London Cowes Week
Drinks List featuring a selection of non-alcoholic
options. Open for breakfast, morning coffee and
pastries, lunch and all-day snacks, afternoon teas
and, on the evenings when there are no Club Open for food every
events, suppers and dinners. day: From 0800
Choose from: until 1700
l Light cold and hot bar snacks Dinner and Supper:
l Mediterranean-style sharing boards 1900 to 2200
on Friday 9th August,
l Local seafood platters and hot dishes, featuring
Fruits de Mer, grilled lobster and dressed crab, Sunday 11th August,
seafood pasta Tuesday 13th August,
Thursday 15th August
l Selection of seasonal starters
and main courses, including local
sustainable catch-of-the-day
and salads
l Selection of vegetarian and
vegan dishes
l Premium local beef steaks and
sharing steaks
l Selection of cheeses
l Chef’s British and European
patisseries
11Club Launch Service Club Contact Details
London Launch: VHF 37A Club Office: 01983 299 727
Mobile: 07502 543 859
Friday 9th August 0900–2100 Front of House:
RLYChouse@rlyc.org.uk
From Saturday 0730–0100 Laila Nagle
10th August until
Saturday 17th August Membership Secretary:
see arrangements below RLYCmembership@rlyc.org.uk
Debbie Emment
Sunday 18th August 0800–1900
Sailing Secretary:
RLYCsailing@rlyc.org.uk
Night Time Launch Service
Anna Howie
The launch service is available after
2100 throughout Cowes Week by prior Finance Admin:
arrangement, until 0100 every evening RLYCfinanceadmin@rlyc.org.uk
and until 0230 on the night of the Ball. Kate Paris
Service is at the discretion of the Coxswain,
with bookings required by 2200 on the Coxswain:
same evening. Please arrange directly coxswain@rlyc.org.uk
with Coxswain on 07502 543 859 or Barry Elliott
coxswain@rlyc.org.uk
Website: www.rlyc.org.uk
Cowes Information
To book moorings or accommodation,
Cowes Yacht Haven: 01983 299 975 please contact the Club Office.
Shepards: 01983 297 821 Guest badges
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.
Additional badges may be purchased
Cowes Harbour VHF 06 or mobile from the Club’s Office. Weekly at £25
Taxi: 07551 431 993 or daily at £5.
Cowes Radio: 87.7FM
Host your own party at RLYC
Private parties can be arranged with prior notice for the following evenings:
Sunday 11th August, Tuesday 13th August, and Thursday 15th August. Please discuss
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