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Tall Ships in Falmouth!From 10th - 13th September 2008 Falmouth will be the host port for the Funchal 500 Tall Ships Regatta. The Regatta is organised by Sail Training International and is the centrepiece of year-long celebrations of the 500th anniversary of the first settlement on the Portuguese island of Madeira. A fleet of some 25 Tall Ships will gather (10 - 13 September) in Falmouth before racing to Ilhavo, Portugal (20 - 23 September) for more celebrations. On 23rd September they race once again to Funchal, Madeira for a Maritime Festival and major celebrations in the city (2 - 5 October). For full information visit the Funchal 500 website.
Official Souvenir Programme £2 available in advance from Falmouth Tourist Information Centre 01326 312300, the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, or by using the 'But Now!' button below. Also available at event sites during the Regatta. Tall Ships and Small Ships Children’s Painting Competition
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The large square-rigged vessels will be berthed at Queen’s Wharf in Falmouth Docks and are open to the public from Wednesday 10th September to Friday 12th September. Entry is free and access is either through the main gate on Bar Road or by ferry. The smaller ships will be located at Port Pendennis Marina with viewing points from the Maritime Museum walkway or Events Square. For details of Tall Ships taking part 
An exciting programme of events has been planned throughout the town during the four days of the Regatta. Come and join us for onboard visits of the ships, day sails and boat trips, local markets, music and street entertainment, Tall Ships’ exhibitions and a short season of classic ship movies. Cheer on the crews as they battle it out for trophies in the inter-ship sports competitions, watch the Ships Crew Parade, the grand firework spectacular and the Parade of Sail on Saturday. You may even wish to take part in this exciting sailing race to Portugal! Town Events Map and the Race Day Map for more information and full details of events taking place, including opening times and ticket prices 
John Dyer’s Children’s Painting Competition - open to all children across the UK aged 16 or below. Create a picture on the subject of ''Tall Ships and Small Ships'' and see your painting displayed on John Dyer’s on-line gallery and in the Maritime Museum during the Regatta. To enter 
