Tall Ships in Falmouth!
From 10th – 13th September 2008 Falmouth will be the host port for the Funchal 500 Tall Ships Regatta. This special Tall Ships Race is the centre-piece marking the 500th anniversary of the founding of the port of Funchal in Madeira.
Falmouth has been selected as the start port for the race. Up to 10 large or square rigged vessels are expected in the Docks, plus a further 20 smaller ones. The ships will be open to the public on from Wednesday 10th September to Friday 12th September. The start of the race takes place on Saturday 13th September 2008. A Parade of Sail, starting around noon, will lead the ships from the Docks and Carrick Roads out to Falmouth Bay for the start of the Regatta at the end of the afternoon.
Come and join us for onboard visits of the ships, day sails, street markets, concerts & theatre and fireworks. Watch the Parade of Sail and the Race Start on Saturday. You may even wish to take part in this exciting sailing race to Portugal!
We are currently developing this website, so keep a look-out for developments. Register with us if you want to be kept informed of event updates.
Register here if you are interested in crewing opportunities on a Tall Ship.
Contact us if you wish to become a sponsor for the Funchal 500 Tall Ships Regatta 2008 in Falmouth
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