Tony34
New member
My yacht club specifies " Cowes Rig " as a semi formal dress code. I can't find out what this is, well not exactly. Everybody seems to have a different idea as to what it is. Any definitions out there?
Cowes Rig dress code
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AIDY
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Birthday Suit /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
Tony34
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My 'Birth day' was so long ago, even that's out of fashion!
cameronke
Active member
..........................painted black with some white patches and with some comedy udders
(I'll get me coat)
Cameron /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
(I'll get me coat)
Cameron /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
ShipsWoofy
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EdWingfield
New member
Posh kit.
Blazers, cravats, white flannels and other bo££ox
Er, sorry I cannot be there, my diary seems to show other engagements.
Blazers, cravats, white flannels and other bo££ox
Er, sorry I cannot be there, my diary seems to show other engagements.
duke
New member
Attend the first "cowes rig" function in Blazer and Club tie;
ater that you will have a good idea of whats what.
ater that you will have a good idea of whats what.
ChrisE
Active member
Sorry, DW, that's Solent rig....
motoring cone optional.
motoring cone optional.
Vara
Active member
Boating Jacket (Blazer)
Whiteshirt
Club tie
Grey Flannels
Brown Shoes
In very hot weather, jackets, with the permission of Senior Flag Officer, may be removed but sleeves should not be rolled up, (Planters order).
Yacht owner's blazer buttons should be black, crew's brass or gilt.
My usual rig of Rohans, rugby shirt and deckshoes does not usually pass muster.
Whiteshirt
Club tie
Grey Flannels
Brown Shoes
In very hot weather, jackets, with the permission of Senior Flag Officer, may be removed but sleeves should not be rolled up, (Planters order).
Yacht owner's blazer buttons should be black, crew's brass or gilt.
My usual rig of Rohans, rugby shirt and deckshoes does not usually pass muster.
graham
Well-known member
Do you think I would get in like this?
jhr
Well-known member
Judging by the contents of the High Street during Cowes week, it's:
Oakley sunglasses
Fat Face shorts.
T shirt bearing the legend "Yotties do it close-hauled"
Dubarrys
...and Club tie /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Oakley sunglasses
Fat Face shorts.
T shirt bearing the legend "Yotties do it close-hauled"
Dubarrys
...and Club tie /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
colvic987
Active member
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Do you think I would get in like this?
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Do you think I would get in like this?
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Yes, but the moustashe won't??? /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
wotayottie
New member
I'm curious - I didnt think there were still clubs left who make such rules. Which club is it?
michael_w
Well-known member
Deputy Dawg goes sailing!
On tenue de yachting, a sail tie does an admirable job when you've left a proper one at home.
On tenue de yachting, a sail tie does an admirable job when you've left a proper one at home.
Rabbie
New member
All I can think of is - I'm glad I'm not a member! What pompous twaddle.
Graham, You'd be welcome in my club any time - and you can keep your hat on.
Graham, You'd be welcome in my club any time - and you can keep your hat on.
Sgeir
Well-known member
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Do you think I would get in like this?
[/ QUOTE ]"I say, about that lumberjack looking chap; I'm really not sure that I like the cut of his jib". /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Do you think I would get in like this?
[/ QUOTE ]"I say, about that lumberjack looking chap; I'm really not sure that I like the cut of his jib". /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Keen_Ed
Active member
Well, RYS rules are:
Before 6pm: white trousers, white or blue shirt, black tie, club tiepin, blazer.
After 6pm: as above except blue trousers to match blazer.
Before 6pm: white trousers, white or blue shirt, black tie, club tiepin, blazer.
After 6pm: as above except blue trousers to match blazer.
A_7
New member
It is just chinos and a dark jacket.
The shirt colour and tie design is up to you.
Those people who complain about having to look vaguely smart when visiting someone elses Yacht Club must be ignorant slobs. Stay in your virtual Yacht Clubs.
The shirt colour and tie design is up to you.
Those people who complain about having to look vaguely smart when visiting someone elses Yacht Club must be ignorant slobs. Stay in your virtual Yacht Clubs.
ShipsWoofy
New member
And for those of us who never ever wish to own a blazer?
Cripes this thread is depressing.
What is it about old blokes and uniformity?
Cripes this thread is depressing.
What is it about old blokes and uniformity?
Gin
Active member
Going back years, so may be out of date- but I think not.
Sames as " No. 1's" which we always carried when a shindig was due at the end.
Blue blazer, cream or white slacks and yottie deck shoes. White shirt and boaty tie.
Suitably attired we then proceeded to make complete ar**holes of ourselves with too much drink, at which point the tie would come off to prevent identification- then since every other ar**hole was dressed the same we blended in just fine, giving the local constabulary an identification problem /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
PS. it's really naff to have new shoes!
Sames as " No. 1's" which we always carried when a shindig was due at the end.
Blue blazer, cream or white slacks and yottie deck shoes. White shirt and boaty tie.
Suitably attired we then proceeded to make complete ar**holes of ourselves with too much drink, at which point the tie would come off to prevent identification- then since every other ar**hole was dressed the same we blended in just fine, giving the local constabulary an identification problem /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
PS. it's really naff to have new shoes!
