Some of the world's most spectacular yachts are gathering in Falmouth Harbour for the first events of the Richard Mille Cup, as the luxury Swiss watchmaker brings its prestigious regatta back to the Cornish port deemed a perfect showcase from which to admire these classics of the pre-war era.
Twelve classic yachts will give spectators on land and sea views of exhilarating action in and around Falmouth Bay with the racing fleets of Schooners and Cutters crewed by some of the best sailors in the world.
Falmouth Harbour with the RCYC as Regatta hosts will again showcase the first events of the two-week competition featuring historic yachts - beginning with a welcome on Sunday 2 June for more than 300 owners, crews and their entourages.
Three days of inshore racing in Falmouth Bay from Monday to Wednesday will be followed by a passage race to Dartmouth, Devon and coastal racing in Cowes, Isles of Wight before the grand finale in Le Havre.
In Falmouth racing will begin each day at 10:30, subject to weather conditions, and should finish at around 15:00, with race organisers aiming to bring the finishing line as close to Pendennis Point as conditions allow.
Land-based spectators should get some tremendous views from Pendennis, Rosemullion and St Anthony headlands. Spectator boats are welcome but will be required to keep a wide berth of the racing fleet at all times, especially ahead of the start where the huge vessels will be manoeuvring and requiring substantial sea room.
While in Falmouth Harbour the boats will be berthed at Pendennis Marina and the larger vessels moored between Caldy, Cutty Sark and Frigate buoys.
The Richard Mille contenders are invited owners and charterers of yachts built before 1939 or faithful replicas of such yachts, with vessels competing in the Schooner and Cutter categories.
The event includes racing and social events organised by the Royal Cornwall and the Royal Dart Yacht Clubs, the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes and the Société des Régates du Havre.
As befitting such a prestigious event, the three-foot-high Richard Mille trophy was designed by Garrard, jewellers to the British Royal Family for the last 300 years and designers of the America's Cup trophy 170 years ago.
The second Richard Mille Cup will take place from June 2 to June 15 2024 with further details of the events, races and competing vessels announced in due course.
For more information visit : - www.richardmillecup.com
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