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 from 7th - 14th 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.
Also in August (9th -14th) Falmouth will see the return of the prestigious Pendennis Cup. Following on from the success of the 2008 regatta, the 2010 Pendennis Cup will follow a similar format of superyacht racing as an integral part of Falmouth Week.
Make your way over to Fowey to watch the streets erupt into colour for the annual Fowey Sailing Regatta. Watch the daily sailing races and take in the display by the Red Arrows. Fowey Regatta runs after Falmouth Week from 15th - 21st August.
Harbour Masters Offices in Cornwall
The Harbour masters office should be your first port of call. They are responsible for enforcing regulations and safety instructions of the harbour. Office locations include:
- Falmouth 01326 312285/314379
- Fowey 01726 832471/2
- Looe 01503 262839
- Isles of Scilly 01720 422768
- Mevagissey 01726 843305
- Newlyn 01736 362523
- Newquay 01637 872809
- Padstow 01841 532239
- Penzance 01736 66173
- St Ives 01736 795018
- St Mawes 01326 270553
- Torpoint 01752 813658
- Truro 01872 78131
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