Falmouth Tall Ships Regatta 2023

Falmouth Tall Ships Regatta 2023

Tuesday 15th – Friday 18th August 2023. The tall ships are back in Falmouth! For the first time in nine years, Falmouth will once again host the start of the prestigious Tall Ships Race, Magellan Elcano.

The Race start, preceded by a Parade of Sail will be on Friday 18th August, time TBC. The Tall Ships fleet will then follow a racecourse to A Coruna, from 24 to 27 August, Lisbon from 31 August to 3 September and Cadiz from 7 to 9 September.

Full details of the race can be found at 2023

Reasons to attend the Tall Ships…

1. Chance to get on board – a unique opportunity to explore on deck and learn about life on board these giants of the sea
2. An incredible shoreside entertainment programme
3. The spectacular Parade of Sail to the start line off Falmouth Bay
4. It's free!

What to expect

The whole town will be involved in a packed programme of shore side activities and live music from 11.00am to 11.00pm daily, most of which is free.

The ships will leave Falmouth in a spectacular Parade of Sail to the start line off Falmouth Bay. Key viewing points for the Parade of Sail are Pendennis Point, Gyllyngvase, Swanpool, Maenporth, St Mawes, St Anthony Head and Rosemullion Head.

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artwork provided by John Dyer offical artist for Tall Ships Regatta