Falmouth Tall Ships

A fleet of some 25 Tall Ships will gather in Falmouth before racing to Ilhavo, Portugal or more celebrations. They race once again to Funchal, Madeira for a Maritime Festival and major celebrations in the city . 

The large square-rigged vessels will be berthed at Queen’s Wharf in Falmouth Docks and are open to the public. Entry is free and access is either through the main gate on Bar Road or by ferry. The smaller ships will be located at Port Pendennis Marina with viewing points from the Maritime Museum walkway or Events Square. 

The Parade of Sail and Race Start takes place on the Saturday. Vessels will start to undock from 1pm and will parade past St Mawes, St Anthony Lighthouse, then turning right to proceed past Pendennis, Falmouth’s beaches to Rosemullion and the mouth of the Helford River. The ships will then disperse to the start line, a few miles out in the Bay, marked by HMS Cattistock and Coastguard Cutter Anglian Princess. The race start is planned for 5pm.