News Get set for the Cowes Classic The Cowes Classic returns to the foreshore of Cowes on Saturday, February 8. by . Published January 29, 2025 Link copied! Copy failed! This year's Cowes Classic runs at 2pm on February 8, with record numbers expected to compete. The Little Penguin Dash starts at 10am on the same day. At last year's Cowes Classic, members of Phillip Islands Turtle Smugglers also competed. Updated September 03, 2025 11:26 pm | 4 months ago Link copied! Copy failed!