Falmouth Tall Ships Regatta

Falmouth Tall Ships Regatta

This year’s Falmouth Tall Ships Regatta is nearly upon us, and sailing enthusiasts and everyday folk have plenty to look forward to as the whole town comes alive in celebration of all things sailing.

Four jam-packed days of festivities and activities will take place in anticipation of the big race day, with most events starting at around 11 am and going on well into the night, ending around 11 pm. Many of these will be free of charge, ensuring that everyone can take part in celebrating and enjoy immersing themselves in the electric atmosphere and festivities and that nobody feels left out.

Preceding the official race, which takes place on August 31st, an impressive collection of 46 sail training vessels from all over the world will pull up at Falmouth docks, and over the four days of activities, punters will be given the opportunity to board some of the largest and most impressive ships and explore them in all their glory. Among the ships pulling up will be a selection of the famous and visually stunning square sail Tall Ships. Access to the ships will be free of charge, and viewing times will be entirely dependent on the tides. However, the times set out for viewings at the docks are 12noon to 8.00 pm on Thursday 28th August, 10 am to 8.00 pm on Friday 29th August and 10 am to 8.00 pm on Saturday 30th August. Visitors must enter the ships by, or before 7.00 pm, and all ships will be closed for entry come the 31st as they prepare for the big Parade of Sail.

The big sail will begin at Falmouth Bay from 11.00 am on Sunday 31st August, and visitors to the Falmouth tall ships regatta are advised to arrive early to get the best view of the event. The vessels will not begin to undock until 12 pm, and between then and 3.00 pm there will be an impressive display as the ships head through Falmouth’s gorgeous bay, passing Pendennis and St Mawes, Henry VIII’s Tudor castles as they kick start their race up London’s Thames to Greenwich.

Some great live music has already been confirmed for the Falmouth tall ships regatta, with Abba Revival, the UK’s finest Abba tribute band, set to headline proceedings at 9.15 pm on Friday 29th August. Exciting and hotly tipped local talent will also be performing at the series of free events, as well as other bands from across the country.

Take a look at the Falmouth Tall Ships Association website for more details