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Tinkerbelle: Falmouth to Falmouth

In 1965 Robert Manry crossed the Atlantic in Tinkerbelle, a 14ft sailing boat. From Falmouth, Massachusetts, USA to Falmouth, Cornwall, UK.

Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week 2012

The Pendennis Cup 2012

Organised by Pendennis Shipyard and sailed out on the expansive waters of Falmouth Bay the Pendennis Cup celebrates its third birthday by boasting the largest fleet of yachts to date.  Sadly the Eleonora has withdrawn from the Cup making...

The Matthew offers ‘Moor’ Support to the RNLI

March 1496 and King Henry VII grants John Cabot the right to ‘…seek islands and countries of the heathen toward the West, East and North’ and he was happy for him to sail under the English flag. A year...

Three Alternative Ways to Experience Falmouth…….On the Water

For many years locals and visitors have enjoyed and continue to enjoy the many different water tours provided by our ferry cruises based at Prince of Wales pier & Custom House Quay. Not only do these tours offer you...

Falmouth Olympic Torch Relay – A Day to Remember

Last nights spectacular firework display out in Falmouth harbour marked the closing of the successful Finn Gold Cup 2012 and the start of the UK leg of the Olympic Torch relay. Behind all the bunting and entertainment that bring...

What brings you to Falmouth? Ten Questions with Phil Douglas (well, almost ten)

While Falmouth is a popular holiday destination there is also a great deal of visitors arriving on business. Phil Douglas arrived here a little over a week ago as the sturdy shoulder to world class athlete and Finn sailor,...

Falmouth Finn Festival 2012

The Finn UK Open Nationals and the Gold Cup 2012 organised by the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club is underway in Falmouth Bay today until May 18th. It is set to be the biggest most competitive regatta ever to be...