2003 DATA FOR
Falmouth Programme of Maritime Events 2003
Falmouth Regatta, Falmouth Classics, Tall Ship Visits
| Date | Event |
| March 28th - 1st April |
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| May 26th - 28th |
J24's FLORA CUP - One of the most successful
one-design yachts, the J24 is competitively raced all over the world.
The Flora Cup, a 3 day weekend event is expected to encourage over
25 boats, including a strong contingent of local competitors. |
| June 7th |
The AZAB RACE-
The AZAB short-handed race to the Azores and back attracts a wide
range of competitors from the high-flier to the cruising yachtsman.
The race starts from Falmouth on 7th June to sail to Ponta Delgada
in the Azores and back, a distance of 2,400 miles. |
| June 14th | POINT & PENPOL REGATTA For more information contact POFSA 01326 211555 |
| June 28th | LOE BEACH REGATTA For more information contact POFSA 01326 211555 |
| July 4th - 6th | SUNBEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
- The Falmouth Sunbeams boasting a current fleet in excess of 15 yachts
will be racing for their Annual Championships. Dating back to the
1920s when they first appeared on the racing scene, these graceful
dayboats from a bygone era still provide competitive sailing and a
beautiful spectacle. For more information contact RCYC 01326 312126 |
| July 12th | ST MAWES VILLAGE REGATTA For more information contact POFSA 01326 211555 |
| July 19th -21st |
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| July 19th | PORTSCATHO VILLAGE REGATTA For more information contact POFSA 01326 211555 |
| July 20th |
The Tall Ship Tenacious operated by the Jubilee Sailing Trust returned to Falmouth on Friday 18th July having sailed with a crew of mixed physical abilities to two French ports leaving Falmouth on the 11th July. Thirty of the forty voyage crew were from Cornwall aged between 16 and over 80 with 3 young people from various parts of the country taking the Leadership At Sea challenge and qualifying for the Duke of Edinburgh Gold residential award by sailing successfully on Tenacious. Click here for details Details can be obtained on 01841 533563 |
| July 26th | FLUSHING VILLAGE REGATTA For more information contact 01326 374043 |
| August 2nd | ST MAWES SOCIAL CLUB REGATTA For more information contact 01326 374043 |
| August 8th - 10th |
THE FALMOUTH
CLASSICS. The 15th annual Classics Regatta for traditional boats
ranging from 6ft - 60ft and comprising of over 200 craft, is internationally
renown and a weekend enjoyed by the whole community. Not only does
the occasion create a great spectacle with some of the most graceful
vessels in the world, it gives an opportunity to gather and celebrate
friendships forged by sailors. For more information contact POFSA 01326 211555 |
| August 11th - 16th |
THE FALMOUTH
REGATTA. All week, each of the member clubs that make up the Port
of Falmouth Sailing Association, host a days racing for nearly 400
boats. They are divided into 3 groups, racing in Falmouth Bay for
the cabin yachts, the Carrick Roads for traditional fleets, with dinghy
classes off Mylor. In addition to the racing there is a full social
programme including lively evening entertainment, Falmouth Carnival
and fireworks. For more information contact POFSA 01326 211555 |
| August 24th | PERCUIL RIVER REGATTA For more information contact POFSA 01326 211555 |
| August 25th | MYLOR VILLAGE REGATTA For more information contact 01326 374391 |
| August |  SEDOV
TALL SHIP VISIT - Built in Germany in 1921, the Sedov is the largest
sail-training tallship in the World. A training vessel since 1952
she now carries 70 professional crew and 120 cadets and has become
a familiar visitor to Falmouth. She will be open to the public again
during her stay. |
| September 12th - 14th |
LASER SB3 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - Some of the UK's hottest sportsboat sailors will contest in this new and exciting era of one-design sportboat racing. GUL RS K6 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
- High performance skiff-style sailing for 2-3 crew. |
| October 16th - 19th |
FALMOUTH OYSTER FESTIVAL
- Timed to coincide with the start of the oyster harvesting season,
the festival celebrates one of the only remaining oyster fisheries
still dredged under sail and oar. Oyster tasting, cookery demonstrations,
live music, an oyster ball, local produce and craft fairs are accompanied
by an exciting Working Boat Race. For more information contact CDC 01872 224367 |
KRUZENSTERN
TALL SHIP VISIT - The second largest tall ship in the World,
the Russian Kruzenstern, will berth alongside County Wharf in Falmouth
for 3 days. Tours on board the former trade ship will be available.
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Contact Information
CDC 01872 224367
RCYC 01326 312126
POFSA 01326 211555
