Eligible boats
Classic boats come in all shapes and sizes and we welcome sailing (and rowing) dinghies, many larger vintage and contemporary classic yachts as well as the occasional traditional motor launch.
As a guide, eligible boats are any single hulled sailing craft with a four cornered mainsail (eg gaff, lug, sprit, gunter, squaresail), or lateen rig, regardless of the hull material or construction.
Any single hulled Bermudan rigged boat built of wood before 1965 or built of wood after 1965 but to a pre-1965 design. Bermudan boats built of GRP to a pre-1965 design may be accepted, upon application.
Any wooden pulling boat propelled by two or more oars or mechanically powered vessel built of wood pre-1965 with an inboard engine.Steam boats are welcomed.
If you are unsure of the eligibility of your boat please ask. We welcome well handled, nice looking boats, fit for purpose, and our Judges reward the best with Concours trophies. Fowey Classics, in their absolute discretion, reserve the right to accept or refuse any entry.
Classic boats come in all shapes and sizes and we welcome sailing (and rowing) dinghies, many larger vintage and contemporary classic yachts as well as the occasional traditional motor launch.
As a guide, eligible boats are any single hulled sailing craft with a four cornered mainsail (eg gaff, lug, sprit, gunter, squaresail), or lateen rig, regardless of the hull material or construction.
Any single hulled Bermudan rigged boat built of wood before 1965 or built of wood after 1965 but to a pre-1965 design. Bermudan boats built of GRP to a pre-1965 design may be accepted, upon application.
Any wooden pulling boat propelled by two or more oars or mechanically powered vessel built of wood pre-1965 with an inboard engine.Steam boats are welcomed.
If you are unsure of the eligibility of your boat please ask. We welcome well handled, nice looking boats, fit for purpose, and our Judges reward the best with Concours trophies. Fowey Classics, in their absolute discretion, reserve the right to accept or refuse any entry.
Boat Classes
The following Classes will be offered for racing in Fowey Classics
Class 1 Gaff Rigged Yachts 30ft LOA and over
Class 2 Gaff Rigged Yachts over 20ft LOA and up to 29ft 11” LOA
Class 3 Bermudan Rigged Yachts 35ft LOA and over
Class 4 Bermudan Rigged Yachts over 20ft and up to 34ft 11” LOA
Class 5 Sailing Craft, Gaff or Bermudan rigged, over 17’6” LOA up to 20’ LOA
Class 6 Dinghies (ie open centreboard/plate boats) up to 17’5” LOA
Gaff rig includes gunter, lugsail, spritsail and any other boat with a four sided mainsail.
Multi-masted boats shall sail in the class appropriate to the type of their mainsail.
Lateen rigged craft are classed as gaffers. The length definition Length Overall (LOA) is the measurement from the stemhead of a boat to the aftermost part of the hull. This measurement excludes bowsprit and/or bumkin.
The Old Gaffers Association (OGA) handicap system is used by Fowey Classics.
THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY MARCUS LEWIS,THE WOODEN BOAT BUILDER. Thanks Marcus
The following Classes will be offered for racing in Fowey Classics
Class 1 Gaff Rigged Yachts 30ft LOA and over
Class 2 Gaff Rigged Yachts over 20ft LOA and up to 29ft 11” LOA
Class 3 Bermudan Rigged Yachts 35ft LOA and over
Class 4 Bermudan Rigged Yachts over 20ft and up to 34ft 11” LOA
Class 5 Sailing Craft, Gaff or Bermudan rigged, over 17’6” LOA up to 20’ LOA
Class 6 Dinghies (ie open centreboard/plate boats) up to 17’5” LOA
Gaff rig includes gunter, lugsail, spritsail and any other boat with a four sided mainsail.
Multi-masted boats shall sail in the class appropriate to the type of their mainsail.
Lateen rigged craft are classed as gaffers. The length definition Length Overall (LOA) is the measurement from the stemhead of a boat to the aftermost part of the hull. This measurement excludes bowsprit and/or bumkin.
The Old Gaffers Association (OGA) handicap system is used by Fowey Classics.
THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY MARCUS LEWIS,THE WOODEN BOAT BUILDER. Thanks Marcus
