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Calendar of EventsFUNCHAL 500 REGATTAWednesday 10 – Saturday 13 September 2008FUNCHAL 500 REGATTA – the centrepiece event of the 500th anniversary celebrations of the founding of the port of Funchal in Madeira. Falmouth will be the host port for the start of the Regatta from 10th to 13th September 2008 with the main sponsor being Skinners Brewery. Falmouth Tall Ships Association is also a sponsor. Up to 10 large or square-rigged vessels are expected in Falmouth Docks plus another 20 smaller ships. These will start arriving probably on 9th September. The ships will be open to the public from 10th to 12th. The start of the first leg of The Race to Illhavo in Portugal will begin on 13th September. There will be a parade of sail, starting in St Just Pool, going via St Anthony head to Maenporth (weather permitting) preceding the start. Go sailing on the Mercedes.The Dutch square-rigged tall ship, Mercedes, will be in Falmouth and will be offering three-hour sails on the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. For ticket sales see the booking form below. Mercedes will sail from the docks in Falmouth. Download Three-Hour Sail Booking Form Legs of The Race, ports and dates Falmouth Wednesday 10 – Saturday 13 September In-port dates See our Take Part page if you wish to take part by sailing on one of the ships in The Race Further linksPrevious EventsFUNCHAL 500 BALLFriday 11th April 2008 at the Falmouth HotelDownload poster for more information April 20th 2007 – Tall Ships Ball31st May and 1st June 2007 – Artemis will be in FalmouthThe Dutch ship Artemis will be in Falmouth on Thursday and Friday 31st May and 1st June, we shall be running 3 day sails, Thursday 2pm to 5pm, Friday 11am to 2pm and Friday 6pm to 9pm. Tickets will be £35 to include light refreshments or more information call 01326 211616 or download a booking form. |
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