Falmouth Classics Sailing to take place this weekend

 

Falmouth Classics, one of the largest classic sailing events in the UK and now in its 37th year, will be hosted in the port from June 13-16. 

Three races are planned for the event, together with a splendid parade of all participating boats followed by a small boat parade (vessels 20’ and under). There will also be a rowing and sculling competition and a Classic Maritime Village.

All races will start in The Carrick Roads. Depending on entries there will be several classes All races will start in The Carrick Roads. Depending on entries there will be several classes which will start at five-minute intervals. Participating boats will cross a start line marked by a Committee Boat and an outer distance mark. The start line will probably require boats to start by sailing close hauled. Races will last approximately 2 hours. The finish, for each race, is likely to be off Trefusis Point. The courses chosen by the race officer will be dependent on wind direction and the tide, some courses may take vessels out into Falmouth Bay.

Races will last approximately 2 hours. The finish, for each race, is likely to be off Trefusis Point. The courses chosen by the race officer will be dependent on wind direction and the tide, some courses may take vessels out into Falmouth Bay.

Good places to watch the racing will be Pendennis Point, Trefusis Point, Castle Drive, the coastal footpath between Place and St Anthony’s Lighthouse and St Mawes Castle. The Parade of Sail can best be watched from Castle Drive, Pendennis Point, Pendennis Castle and St Mawes Castle.