Falmouth Classics 2019 - Preview
by Kate Hucklesby 28 Feb 2019 21:59 GMT
14-16 June 2019
Falmouth Classics 2018 drew 192 entrants © Asher Mann
The Falmouth Classics will be held from 14th-16th June this year, and is looking to be even better than ever. 2018 drew 192 entrants to the Falmouth coast, with more varied boats than ever before, giving a spectacular display of different vessels, both large and small.
Now in its 32nd year, the Falmouth Classics began in 1987 as a small festival organised by the Mayor of Falmouth, Ron Hicks. In the early 1980s, gaffers and Falmouth Working Boats were racing regularly from Mylor and Flushing Clubs and the Cornwall Old Gaffers Association (OGA) was holding its own races. Boats were going to Dartmouth for the OGA annual area race, or crossing the Channel to the events being held in France, especially in Douarnenez. Those returning from these events were full of enthusiasm, so Ron created a place for returning race goers to celebrate. Such was the success of the event that a similar event was held the next year with 80 boats.
Join us this year for the three-day event of exhilarating racing and a spectacular Parade of Classic Boats and the Small Classic Boat Parade, and an exciting array of social activities fostering the unique camaraderie that exists among Classic Boat owners.
Friday 14th June
Race 1: First warning signal at 11:30. Start from Carrick Roads.
Race 2: First warning signal at 14:00. Start from Carrick Roads.
Saturday 15th June
Public on Haven Pontoon 09:00 10:30 & 16:00 18:00
Race 3: First warning signal at 11:30. Start from Carrick Roads.
Rowing and Sculling competition 16:30 18:00 Greenbank.
Sunday 16th June
Classics Parade of Sail and Power from 10:30 12:00 at Falmouth Harbour / Carrick Roads.
While it is expected that most boats taking part in the Parade of Sail and Power will be sailing boats, with or without secondary power propulsion, owners of power only propelled (steam propelled boats are especially welcome) and rowing craft are encouraged to take part.
Parade of Small Boats (Under 20ft) from 13:30 14:30 Falmouth Inner Harbour.
The second parade of the day will include classic boats propelled by oars, sail and engines that are less than 20 ft overall in length.
Please note: this is a provisional programme and is subject to change before the event.
There's still time to sign up, so visit https://www.falmouthclassics.org.uk/event-entry-falmouth-classics-2019/ for more information and to enter.