This Year's Charity

Port of Falmouth Sailing Association welcomes the opportunity to raise money for FALMOUTH SAIL TRAINING SHIP - HARDIESSE, offering sail training opportunities for local schools and youth groups.

The Falmouth Sail Training Ship is a registered charity and has been in existence since 1948. It is a non profit making facility for local youngsters and is maintained by generous supporters and volunteers.

Our present vessel, “Hardiesse”, was built in 1972 and is similar in size and design to the trading vessels common around Cornwall prior to the First World War. She is designed to accommodate 10 trainees plus skipper and experienced mate.

The ship is always under the command of a qualified skipper with Royal Yachting Association Offshore Instructor Certificate. Sailing experience in handling a traditional vessel and R.Y.A. recognised courses are provided to youngsters aged from 12 years and cruises to Brittany are a regular feature in the sailing programme.

“Hardiesse” will be visiting many of the Clubs taking part in Falmouth Week and you will be welcome “onboard”.

Any group or organisation representing young people in the age group 12 to 19 years can take advantage of this wonderful facility by contacting: Chris Stone, R.Y.A. Instructor, 9 Frankland Close, Swanvale, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4AE Telephone 01326 312146 email rdshardiesse@plus.com or visiting www.falmouth-sail-training-ship.org

Please give generously to the collections to be held at various venues during the week. The money raised will be used to sponsor young people from Falmouth Community College to go on a trip onboard “Hardiesse”.