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Tall ships set for 2014 Falmouth return | Tall ships set for 2014 Falmouth return |
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More than 40 tall ships will return to Falmouth next year as part of the Tall Ships Regatta. | |
The large square-rigged vessels will be berthed at Queen's Wharf in Falmouth Docks for three days at the end of August 2014. | The large square-rigged vessels will be berthed at Queen's Wharf in Falmouth Docks for three days at the end of August 2014. |
The Regatta will see training vessels and square-rigged ships from around the world racing over three days. | The Regatta will see training vessels and square-rigged ships from around the world racing over three days. |
The town last hosted the Tall Ships Regatta in 2008, which attracted more than 100,000 visitors. | |
The race will also provide sailing opportunities for up to 70 young people from the county to crew the ships. | The race will also provide sailing opportunities for up to 70 young people from the county to crew the ships. |
Ships will pass between the twin castles of Pendennis and St Mawes in a parade of sail into Falmouth Bay to the start line. | Ships will pass between the twin castles of Pendennis and St Mawes in a parade of sail into Falmouth Bay to the start line. |
They will then head eastwards towards the English Channel with the finish line off the Isle of Wight. | They will then head eastwards towards the English Channel with the finish line off the Isle of Wight. |
John Hick, chairman of Falmouth Tall Ships Association, said they were "delighted to be chosen to be part of this prestigious race". | |
"Falmouth's association with the sea and ships has been a part of Cornwall's heritage for centuries," he added. | "Falmouth's association with the sea and ships has been a part of Cornwall's heritage for centuries," he added. |
Since the Tall Ships first visited Falmouth in 1966, the port has hosted several international races including the Cutty Sark Tall Ships Race in 1998. | Since the Tall Ships first visited Falmouth in 1966, the port has hosted several international races including the Cutty Sark Tall Ships Race in 1998. |
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