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Cowes Week 2018Programme of events
4–11 August
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Commodore’s introductionAs a long time participant in many a Cowes Week I know how much this regatta means to many of our members and those who regularly race with the RORC. It is the highlight of the summer inshore sailing season.
This will be my first Lendy Cowes Week as Commodore and I am looking forward to welcoming all our members to the clubhouse who are participating in the regatta whether as competitors or much valued volunteers.
The Cowes committee have devised a series of social events starting with the Commodores Cocktail Party on Saturday night, the Corinthian Ball on Tuesday and the newly instigated Crew Party on Wednesday that was such a success last year.
The Terrace Restaurant will once again be the place to enjoy the views over the Solent while savouring the quality food, wine and service on offer and also the place to watch the start of our Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race, perhaps our toughest with 1,800nm of offshore racing, which starts on Sunday 12th August. First warning is at 1150.
My thanks go to all the staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to make Lendy Cowes Week a huge success and fair winds and good sailing to all those competing.
Steven Anderson Commodore
Contents
Commodore’s introduction 3
Terrace Restaurant 4
The Commodore’s Cocktail Party – Saturday 4th August 5
The Corinthian Ball – Tuesday 7th August 6–7
The Crew Party – Wednesday 8th August 8
Fireworks Party – Friday 10th August 9
Booking information 10
About the Cowes clubhouse during Cowes Week 11
Our thanks go to the many members who have volunteered their time to work with the club staff to provide an appealing range of events and ensure the Cowes clubhouse looks its best. As well as your pre-booked events, we hope you will come throughout the week to enjoy the wonderful views of the Solent from the lawn and terrace, and the tempting food and refreshments available from the Terrace Restaurant and Club Bar.
General manager Andrew Overton, front of house manager Rod Whitewood and chef Mark Wyatt together with the Cowes club staff will be on hand to ensure you and your guests have a thoroughly good time.
Fabulous Friday – 3 rd August
Join us to welcome Cowes Week in style
Lager, cider and ale
will be available at just
£2.50 a pintPaul Wyeth/pwpictures.com
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SATURDAY 4 TH AUGUST 2018
Commodore’s Cocktail Party
The Commodore of the Royal Ocean Racing Club invites you to join him to celebrate the first
day’s racing of Cowes Week 2018.
Time: 1830 –2000
Dress: Reefer or lounge suit
Join us for dinner from 2000.
We will be serving a delicious bistro menu
in the clubhouse.
Reserve your table now.
Terrace RestaurantThe Cowes clubhouse Terrace Restaurant is a must in your Cowes Week diary. A peaceful and relaxing contrast to the parties on The Parade and in the marinas, you and your guests will benefit from the unparalleled view from the clubhouse terrace.
The menu of sumptuous summery cuisine for every palate will feature daily specials alongside our fabulous seafood platters, classic light salads, burgers and steaks.
So, encourage your shore crew to pop in for coffee, or a cocktail and enjoy a leisurely lunch in the sunshine overlooking the action on the Squadron line. It’s the perfect place to host a crew supper, or dinner with friends.
Terrace Restaurant Opening Hours
Lunch Evening
Friday 3rd August Bring your crew for supper to start off Cowes Week
1200 –1600 1800 –2200
Saturday 4th August Stay on for dinner after the Commodore’s Cocktail Party
1200 –1600 2000 –2200 Book early to secure a table
Sunday 5th August 1200 –1600 1800 –2200
Monday 6th August 1200 –1600 1800 –2200
Tuesday 7th August Book for the Corinthian Ball
1200 –1600 Ticket holders only
Wednesday 8th August Crew Party 1200 –1600 1900 –2030 Ticket holders only
Thursday 9th August 1200 –1600 1800 –2200
Friday 10th August Book for the Fireworks Party
1200 –1600 Ticket holders only
Saturday 11th August 1200 –1600
Sunday 12th August 1200 –1600
To book a table email [email protected] or telephone 01983 293581.
Ticket £30.00Cocktails & Canapés
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TUESDAY 7 TH AUGUST 2018
The Corinthian Ball
Dress: Black and white with a splash
Time: 1830 – Clubhouse opens 1900 – Cocktails on the terrace 2015 – Grace followed by dinner 0100 – Boats
You are cordially invited to the Corinthian Black and White Ball.
Start the evening with a cocktail in the company of friends and fellow competitors.
Under 35 £80.00includes welcome cocktail and half bottle of wine per person
Menu
Kiwi topped with lobster and scallion mayonnaise
Home-cured gin and beetroot gravadlax finished with horseradish cream cheese
Medallion of Isle of Wight beef striploin, potato dauphinoise, local vegetables
all finished with a red wine jus
Passion fruit and mango taco boats
Ticket £95.00includes welcome cocktail and half bottle of wine per person
A fabulous four course banquet followed by an evening of fun and frivolity in the Casino and dancing
the night away to Brando.
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FRIDAY 10 TH AUGUST 2018
Fireworks PartyAs Cowes Week draws to a close, join us for a delicious supper with your friends, family and crew and enjoy the fabulous view
of the fireworks from the clubhouse marquee.
Following the fireworks there will be dancing to The Accelerators, as is the tradition for fireworks night!
WEDNESDAY 8 TH AUGUST 2018
Discard your waterproofs, fling on your flip flops
and t-shirts, grab a beer and get ready to party the night away to the amazing Tommy Guns!
For a leisurely supper before the party, reserve a table in the Terrace Restaurant where we will be serving the Terrace menu between 1900 – 2030. As the evening
hots up we will be serving food until 2200 from the specially created Crew Party menu.
The Tommy Guns will be playing from 2100 until midnight.
Menu: Coconut and red curry salmon tower
Bacon wrapped chicken supreme, black pudding bon-bon, chive mash finished with veal jus
Café latte crème caramel
Dress: Smart casual
Time: 1945 – Grace followed by dinner 2200 – Dessert & coffee 2230 – Dancing Boats: 2200 – Under 12s 0200 – All
Under 12s £15.00as part of an adult table
Ticket £40.00Dinner, half a bottle of wine per person and dancing
Time: From 1900
Dress: Casual
Food served from 1900, not included in ticket price
Crew Party
Ticket £10.00entrance includes a welcome drink on arrival
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About the Cowes clubhouse during Cowes WeekCowes clubhouse opening hoursl From 0730 every day, with breakfast available until 0900.
l The bar will open from Friday 3rd August to Sunday 12th August, although service will be restricted on Tuesday 7th August as we prepare for the Corinthian Ball.
l The Terrace Restaurant is available for booking throughout the week, please see details on page 4.
Cowes clubhouse office opening hours (01983 293581)l Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th August, 1000 –1400
l Monday 6th August to Friday 10th August, 0800 –1700
Code of conduct:l Children remain the responsibility of their parents or responsible adult when
they are in the club buildings, marquees and grounds.
l RORC cannot be deemed responsible for any loss of possessions or injury sustained while on the premises.
l The purchase of alcohol for under 18s is not permitted. We reserve the right to ask for ID and alcohol will be confiscated if our license is deemed to be at risk. The offender will be asked to leave the premises.
l A dress code is set for individual events.
l Antisocial behaviour will not be permitted.
l Smoking is prohibited in the clubhouse and any area where food is being served.
Booking informationl Bookings can be made by completing and returning the enclosed ticket
application form by email [email protected], to the Cowes clubhouse or by telephoning the Cowes office on 01983 293581.
l Tickets are only available through members and must be purchased in advance.
l No ticket refunds will be available after Friday 27th July 2018. All refunds will be subject to a £25 administration fee.
l A ticket is required for entry to all events. Entry to the Cowes clubhouse is through the main gate only, disabled access can be arranged on request.
l Security will be in operation all week.
l Tickets must be collected from the Cowes clubhouse office prior to the event.
Membership cards, visiting yachtsmen & guest passesl Members must show their membership card to security staff at the Cowes
clubhouse entrance at all times.
l Each RORC member can request two free wristbands for their guests to access the club without a member. Please order guests passes on the ticket application. Additional passes can be purchased from the Cowes clubhouse office for £20.00 each.
l Guests, friends and family of members visiting the Cowes clubhouse must be accompanied by a RORC member or have a wristband.
l Visiting yachtsmen are welcome to the club on presentation of their club membership card to security staff.
l Guests, family and friends of visiting yachtsmen are invited to purchase a guest pass for use of the clubhouse during Cowes Week. Weekly guest passes are £20.00 and are available from the Cowes clubhouse office.
Photography in and around the clubhouse: Debs Allan Photography
Royal Ocean Racing Club The Parade
Cowes Isle of Wight
PO31 7QU
Tel: 01983 293581 Email: [email protected]
www.rorc.org
