ROYAL LONDON YACHT CLUB 1838

Cowes Week 2019Programme of EventsFriday 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

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Friday 9th August

Club Supper

Time: Food from 1900 until 2200 Dress: Casual Advanced booking not required

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 until 2200; bar open till late.

Club Supper Menu

The Royal London Cowes Week Brasserie launches on this evening, offering a spectacular range of snacks, sharing dishes, suppers and dinners.See page 11

for more details.

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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 BuffetSelection of Fine Charcuterie and Traditional Cold Carved Meats

***Hot & Cold Fish and Seafood Platters

***Summer Vegetable Salads

***House Baked Breads and New Season Potatoes

***Chef’s selection of Miniature Puddings

***Tasting of British & Continental Cheese

Time: Champagne Party 1915—2000 Chef’s Buffet Supper from 2015 Dress: Reefer or Suit

Champagne party with Chef’s special Canapés: £26.00*

Alternative drinks available

Chef’s Buffet Supper: £25.00*

For both events: £49.50*

Advanced booking required *Prices above are for tickets booked and paid by 25th July

Prices after 25th July: Champagne Party £29.00

Chef’s Buffet Supper £27.00

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Monday 12th August

The Annual Dinner & Champagne

ReceptionAfter 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*

Time: Reception at 1900 Dinner at 1945 Dress: Mess Dress or Black Tie

Advanced booking required *Price above is for tickets

booked and paid by 25th July Price after 25th July: £69.50

Annual Dinner MenuHand Dived King Scallop

***Whisky-aged Fillet Pommes Anna, Steamed Savoy, Foie Gras Dumpling, Fine Herb Pistou & Bone Marrow Jus of Island Beef

***Hazelnut & Coffee Delice, Valrhona Chocolate Foam

***Baked Camembert

***Coffee & Chef’s Petits Fours

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Tuesday 13th August

Royal London Yacht Club

Cowes Week Ladies Day Lunch

Time: 1200 for 1300 Dress: Summer elegant or Ladies Day navy and white stripes

Advanced booking required *Price above is for tickets

booked and paid by 25th July Price after 25th July: £25.00

Ladies Day MenuWelcome glass of Prosecco

***Fillets of Seabass Warm Roast Peach, Courgette & Artichoke Salad, Caramelised Sweet Potato Puree

***Lemon & Orange

Pavlova***

Coffee & Petits Fours

Come and join usCelebrate 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 the water.

Ticket: £22.50*

Wednesday 14thAugust

The Royal London

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Time: 1930—0230 Dress: Mess Dress or Black Tie

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

Advanced booking required *Price above is for tickets

booked and paid by 25th July Price after 25th July: £135.00

Champagne served from 1930 Sumptuous Buffet served from 2030 Free flowing Champagne, selected wines, beers

and non-alcoholic options served all evening Cocktails Photographer Holly Cade Sparkling crystal tattoos Exotic dancers Soul Calibre band Full English Breakfast including Kedgeree

with coffee/tea and juices from 0030 Launches at 0230

East Meets West Ball

The Grand BuffetA dazzling selection of authentic dishes from the Far East, across Asia to Europe and westward to the Americas.

Explore the Royal London’s own food court, indulge in your favourite cuisines, marvel at the tastes and flavours of food from different cultures.

Friday 16th August

Fireworks PartyYou 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*

Time: 1830 onwards Dress: Smart Casual

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Advanced booking required *Price above is for tickets

booked and paid by 25th July Price after 25th July: £30.00

Fireworks Party MenuPimm’s on arrival

***Tapas Style Sharing Platters

***Traditional Spanish Paellas Seafood, Vegetarian & Chicken

***Spanish Cheese Board Crostini, Quince Jam

& Fruit

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Saturday 17th August

Survivors’ SupperIf 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

Time: Supper served from 1930 Dress: Casual

All Survivors welcome

No need to pre-book, unless you want to

reserve a table

Survivors’ Supper BarbecueChef’s Selection of Barbecued Meats, Fish and Seafood with all the Accompaniments

***Selection of Chef’s Breads

***Chef’s choice of

Puddings

Sunday 18th August

Commodore’s Rallyto the

Royal Victoria Yacht Club

Fishbourne

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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.

Bar and restaurant service at the Royal London during Cowes Week 2019The 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 events, suppers and dinners.

Choose from:

l Light cold and hot bar snacks

l Mediterranean-style sharing boards

l Local seafood platters and hot dishes, featuring Fruits de Mer, grilled lobster and dressed crab, seafood pasta

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

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Open for food every day: From 0800 until 1700

Dinner and Supper: 1900 to 2200 on Friday 9th August, Sunday 11th August, Tuesday 13th August, Thursday 15th August

Club Launch Service

London Launch: VHF 37A Mobile: 07502 543 859

Friday 9th August 0900–2100

From Saturday 10th August until Saturday 17th August see arrangements below

0730–0100

Sunday 18th August 0800–1900

Night Time Launch ServiceThe launch service is available after 2100 throughout Cowes Week by prior arrangement, until 0100 every evening and until 0230 on the night of the Ball. Service is at the discretion of the Coxswain, with bookings required by 2200 on the same evening. Please arrange directly with Coxswain on 07502 543 859 or coxswain@rlyc.org.uk

Cowes Information

Cowes Yacht Haven: 01983 299 975

Shepards: 01983 297 821

Harbour Master: 01983 293 952

Regatta Office: 01983 295 744

Cowes Harbour Taxi:

VHF 06 or mobile 07551 431 993

Cowes Radio: 87.7FM

Club Contact Details

Club Office: 01983 299 727

Front of House: RLYChouse@rlyc.org.uk Laila Nagle

Membership Secretary: RLYCmembership@rlyc.org.uk Debbie Emment

Sailing Secretary: RLYCsailing@rlyc.org.uk Anna Howie

Finance Admin: RLYCfinanceadmin@rlyc.org.uk Kate Paris

Coxswain: coxswain@rlyc.org.uk Barry Elliott

Website: www.rlyc.org.uk

To book moorings or accommodation, please contact the Club Office.

Guest badges

Members will be supplied with 4 guest badges, please invite friends to enjoy your Club during Cowes Week.

Additional badges may be purchased from the Club’s Office. Weekly at £25 or daily at £5.

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 your requirements with the Club Office.