Falmouth Classics 2014
Falmouth Classics 2014, which includes a sea shanty festival in the town, takes place from June 13th to June 15th. Notably, this year Cornish and French vessels will race against each other. This is the result of an alliance that was created between Falmouth and Douarnenez, a French port in Brittany, to promote each other’s events.
Some 150 boats are scheduled to take part in Falmouth Classics 2014, including vessels manned by sailors from Douarnenez. The criteria for boats taking part in the event are that they have classic hulls. This includes classic motor launches. Free berthing is available to all competitors, with Falmouth Haven Marina, close to Customs House Quay, being the area where small to medium-sized boats will be berthed. Larger boats can be moored in close proximity. Falmouth Classics 2014 registration begins at the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club‘s (RCYC) Race Office from Monday, June 9th to Wednesday, June 11th, when welcome and race packs will be issued. Registration will begin at noon and last until 5.30pm. From Thursday, June 12th free berthing and mooring are available at FHC pontoons and moorings. Registration also takes place from noon to 5.30pm at the RCYC.On Friday, June 13th there will be a Racing and Classic Parade briefing at 9.30pm at the RCYC. At the same location registration times will be from 9am to noon. Also on Friday, Race 1 will begin from Carrick Roads at 12.30. After the race there will be Daily Prizegiving, reception and drinks at Falmouth Art Gallery at 6.30pm. In Falmouth town centre the Sea Shanty Festival will begin at the same time, and is due to finish at 1am on the Saturday.The Classic Parade takes place on Saturday at 10.30am at Falmouth Harbour/Carrick Roads. The start time for Race 2 is two hours later at Carrick Roads. The RCYC hosts the Daily Prizegiving (6.30pm), then the Classic Parade Prizegiving, and the Classics Dinner from 7.00-7.30pm. The Sea Shanty Festival resumes at midnight and continues to 1am on Sunday.
On Sunday, Race 3 begins at 11.30am at Carrick Roads. The National Maritime Museum, Cornwall hosts the Final Prizegiving at 4pm, with Events Square being the venue for the Sea Shanty Festival Closing Ceremony at 5pm. The Sea Shanty Festival will run from noon to 6pm on the final day of Falmouth Classics 2014.
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