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 Cowes Week B setting of the Royal London. rasserie launches on th 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 uffet A dazzling sele and non-alcoholic options served all evening ction of authentic dish Cocktails es from the Far East, acro Photographer Holly Cade ss Asia to Europe and we Sparkling crystal tattoos stward to the Americas Exotic dancers . Explore the Roy Soul Calibre band al London’s own food cour Full English Breakfast including Kedgeree t, indulge in your favourite with coffee/tea and juices from 0030 cuisines, marvel at the ta 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. 10
Bar 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 11
Club 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 your requirements with the Club Office.
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