Sailing in Cornwall

Sailing in Cornwall - Bob Berry Feel the wind in your sails and take to the open seas - Cornwall is a Mecca for sailors.
Why not live the high-life and charter a sleek yacht to cruise to the idyllic Isles of Scilly or explore smugglers' coves and the sheltered waterways of the Carrick Roads? Sail a catamaran from the dock where Dame Ellen MacArthur completed her epic round-the-world record breakers or learn the ropes on a sailing dinghy.

Whatever floats your boat - the calm south or the challenging north coast swell - climb aboard and venture into the yachting world that is deeply ingrained in Cornwall's culture.

Click the link for details of sailing holidays in Cornwall or download a list of RYA approved sailing clubs in Cornwall.

Diary dates

Head for Falmouth in mid August to watch the classic boats racing in the harbour during Henri-Lloyd Falmouth Week, and join in with the partying at the apres-sail festivities.

Make your way over to Fowey to watch the streets erupt into colour for the annual Fowey Sailing Regatta, when you can watch daily sailing races and take in the display by the Red Arrows. Usually follows Falmouth week in mid August.

Funchal 500 Tall Ships Regetta - Carrick District Council September 2008 witnessed the spectacle of the magnificent tall ships congregating in Falmouth for the start of the Funchal 500 Tall Ships Regatta.