Taking Part in the 2008 Funchal 500 Regatta

Help Sponsor a Student to Take Part

Funds are being raised to give these youngsters, aged sixteen and above, the chance to participate in the Funchal 500 Tall Ships Regatta.

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Why Sail on a Tall Ship?

Sailing on a Tall Ship is the adventure of a lifetime. Make new friends, experience the unique style of teamwork required to keep the ship on course, discover problem-solving skills you never knew you had, and find muscles and courage you've never used before. A voyage on a tall ship allows you to experience the raw power and beauty of the sea.

The Race

Falmouth is hosting the start of the Funchal 500 Regatta. The fleet will race from Falmouth in September 2008 to Port of Aveiro in Ílhavo, Portugal, before a second race to Funchal, Madeira.

Day Sails

Experience the thrill of being aboard a tall ship amid the fleet in the Carrick Roads by taking a day sail on the tall ship Mercedes. See our calendar page for more details of how to take part.

Legs of The Race, ports and dates

Falmouth – Ilhavo: 10th – 13th September 2008 in port dates
Race One: 13th – 20th September

Ilhavo, Portugal: 20th – 23rd September 2008 in port dates
Race Two: 23th September – 2nd October

Funchal, Madeira: 2nd – 5th October 2008 in port dates

Want to take part?

No experience is needed as training will be provided on board and there will be opportunities to sail on one or both of the legs in the Race (fees will apply). If you’re interested in taking part please use the form below to register or contact Tim Bowerbank on 01326 211382. This is simply a registering process so that we can email you updates on the Race as they become available.