Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week

7 - 14 August

Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week has grown into the largest sailing regatta in the south west with more than 450 yachts racing over eight days, and a lively programme of shoreside events.

The week starts with the Falmouth Classics, which sees 150 classic yachts racing in Carrick Roads and Falmouth Bay. This is followed by six days of match racing for keelboats, traditional craft and dinghies in the waters off Falmouth Bay, the Carrick Roads and the harbour. Wednesday is Champagne Day, a race for the big yachts with a 25 mile coastal course finishing in the inner harbour, whilst smaller boats race in the Carrick Roads.

The best vantage points are: Pendennis and St Mawes Castles, St Anthony Head, Castle Drive and Pendennis Point, Trefusis Point and Flushing. To view the dinghy racing, walk along from Mylor Yacht Harbour towards Restronguet Sailing Club.

Running alongside the sailing regattas is an exciting programme of shoreside entertainment in venues throughout the town.

There will be plenty to do for children, with activities on The Moor, Event Square, the Maritime Museum and Pendennis Castle. Other daytime activities include an Artists & Cornish Crafts market on Event Square Events Square and a market on The Moor.

Evening entertainment includes 1970s night and Caribbean cocktail night on Events Square and free entertainment on The Moor and the Princess Pavilion, or take a trip on the water to watch the evening gig racing from close up.

Don't miss the Surf Life Festival on Gyllyngvase Beach, which will host 1000 Surf Life Saving GB's youngest members competing in the Nipper and Youth National Championships.

See www.falmouthweek.co.uk for full programme and ticketing details.