Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week has grown into one of the largest sailing regatta's in the south west with more than 300 yachts racing over eight days, and a lively programme of shoreside events.
Dates for Falmouth Week 2012 are Saturday 11th August to Sunday 19th August.
ALL THE 2012 NOTICES OF RACE ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON THE "RACE INFO" LINK , TOP RIGHT.
2012 starts with the Falmouth Classics, over 100 classic yachts racing in Carrick Roads and Falmouth Bay. It is followed by six days of match racing for keelboats, traditional craft and dinghies in the waters of Falmouth Bay, the Carrick Roads and the harbour. Wednesday is Champagne Day, with the Champagne Race race for IRC and PY 1&2 yachts and MOCRA multihulls with a long coastal course, whilst smaller boats race in the Carrick Roads. All class winners received a champagne prize and special prizes for dinghies.
The best vantage points for viewing the sailing are: Pendennis and St Mawes Castles, St Anthony Head, Castle Drive and Pendennis Point, Trefusis Point and Flushing. To view the dinghys, walk from Mylor Yacht Harbour towards Restronguet Sailing Club.
