Harbour authority to headline sponsor the Falmouth Classics yacht race

Falmouth Harbour have been announced as the headline sponsor of this year’s Falmouth Classics yacht race. The announcement comes as the port authority is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Falmouth Classics, with 190 or more participating vessels since 2017, is one of the largest heritage and classic events in the UK. The event will take place in June, in Falmouth, Cornwall, Covid-19 restrictions permitting. It will showcase classic and heritage craft during the period Falmouth hosts the G7 media camp. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in three races and the parades. Falmouth Harbour chief executive officer, Miles Carden, said: “In this important year of celebration for the Harbour and through our marina Falmouth Haven we are excited to announce our support, to the largest heritage and classics sailing event in the UK. “We are really excited to increase our support to the event in 2021 in the Harbour’s milestone year. Falmouth Classics is now an important part of the Harbour’s culture and will bring a much needed economic boost to the town in 2021.” He added: “We look forward to working closely with the Classics team to ensure a great event, which will provide an incredible backdrop as we welcome the world’s press to Falmouth as a part of the G7 conference.” Classic Yacht racing in Carrick Roads during the Falmouth Classics in 2019 (Image: Doug Jackson Photography) To recognise the 150th anniversary of the Harbour Falmouth Classics Association is planning a spectacular parade of sail and power on Sunday June 13. A Royal Navy vessel is expected to lead the parade from Trefusis Point off Falmouth Docks, towards Black Rock, followed by a flotilla of harbour vessels, led by one of the Falmouth Harbour pilot boats. Behind the modern port craft , a fleet of sailing pilot cutters, some original and some modern recreations and other vessels relevant to the port’s past will follow. Keith Tullett, chairman of Falmouth Classics Association, said: “The Association very much appreciates the increased support that the Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC) and Falmouth Haven will bring to the 2021 event. The volunteer team looks forward to recognising FHC’s achievement during the event. "The expected fleet should ensure a wonderful vista in the harbour recreating Falmouth’s past.” The Falmouth Classics will take place from June 11-13 with vessels arriving on June 10.