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Tall Ships
The Tall Ships race is going to be held here in Falmouth and it is a marvellous opportunity for visitors to enjoy this spectacular event.
We're very fortunate to be able to host the start of the race to celebrate the 500th year of the founding of Funchal by the Portuguese on the island of Madeira.
The race starts in Falmouth, it goes to Elhavo on mainland Portugal, and then from there sails to Madeira.
The ships will start to arrive in Falmouth on the 9th of September 2008, and the race will actually start in the afternoon of the 13th September, with the first leg going from Falmouth to Ílhavo.
We already have some 10 Class A ships, these are ships with square rigs the ones that you always see in photographs in the papers. They are beautiful old vessels with their great big square rig sails at ninety degrees across the masts, which make a wondrous sight when they're sailing.
These ships will be tied up in the docks and available for the public to view between the 9th and the 12th of September. So anybody who is interested can go down to the docks, go on these ships and actually get a jolly good feel for the vessels. You can even get the fantastic opportunity to speak to the crews.
On race day the 13th, the ships will undock round about lunchtime and they will then form up in the Carrick Roads which is part of the harbour in Falmouth, and then they will start what we call a Parade of Sail. This will go from St Just which is a little village in the Carrick Roads, past St Anthony lighthouse and Pendennis Castle, along the main beaches of Falmouth including Castle, Gyllyngvase, Swanpool and Maenporth to a point of the mouth of the Helford river where they will then turn to go across the bay to the start line.
On start day, everybody will have the chance to view these beautiful ships all along the natural amphitheatre of Falmouth. Not only will there be 10 square riggers but there will also be some very large sail training vessels, anything between 18 and 40 metres in length, which are rigged with a fore and aft rig, which are more conventional yacht sails.
They make a wonderfully spectacular sight as well, so the total fleet will be some 30 vessels, which will depart midafternoon to go off to Portugal with nearly a thousand young trainees on board having a wonderful time!
So here is this incredible spectacle to view, and to all of you wanting to come down and see it - I suggest you book early! |
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Ideally situated just 5 minutes drive from Falmouth and the Tall Ships Race Falmouth 2008
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Honey Buzzard Barn is located on the outskirts of Mabe, near Falmouth Cornwall UK
Ideally situated just 5 minutes drive from Falmouth and the Tall Ships Race Falmouth 2008
The Barn is located in the countryside, with extensive walks right from your door step.
Falmouth will host the 2008 Funchal 500 Tall Ships Race.
Event is: 10th to the 13th September 2008
Only 2 dates available for accommodation for this exclusive event !
September 5th to September 12th - Price £599.00
or
September 12th to September 19th 2008 - Price £599.00
(Falmouth is 4 minutes from Honey Buzzard Barn)
Exclusive Self Catering Accommodation just 5 mins from Falmouth Harbour.
Plus we now have also available a Large Central Falmouth Town House
Sleeps 8, just across from the Events Square and Maritime Museum.
Click here for more information
Please explore the rest of this web site to appreciate the quality of this unique accommodation.
To book, please telephone Jan Heppell on UK - 01326 376044 (Non UK 0044 1326 376044)
or
Tall Ships Race Falmouth Race 2008
Self Catering Accommodation
Click here for our Contact Form
It is anticipated that a fleet of about 30 tall ships made up of approximately 8 of the very large Class A square rigged ships, traditionally rigged Class B vessels and Class C and D yachts. The Tall Ships will race from Falmouth at the beginning of September to the Port of Aveiro in Portugal before the stage race to Funchal, Madeira.
Falmouth Tall Ships - Official Web Site - (Click Here)
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In 1998 when the Tall Ships Race Festival was last hosted in Falmouth, 150,000 people came to experience the Tall Ships race which contributed some £24 million into the local economy. Due to the significant impact the Tall Ships Race will bring again to the port and district we have agreed to be the lead accountable body for the event". |
“Falmouth played host to the international Tall Ships Race in 1982, and many people will remember the huge success of the Tall Ships Race Festival in 1998. The port now has a permanent organisation in place to welcome sail training ships, and is recognised as a ‘sail training friendly’ port" said Councillor Mike Cox, Chairman of Carrick District Council. “Hosting the fleet for the Funchal 500 Tall Ships Race Regatta will serve to strengthen this partnership, as well as the tourism and economic interests of Cornwall. We are delighted with the decision.”
John Hick, Chairman of Falmouth Tall Ships Race Association commented "We have this great opportunity again in Falmouth to bring many major sail training ships to Falmouth and show them the hospitality that is synonymous with the town. We are delighted to be chosen for the start of this prestigious race”.
The coast and beaches are 5 minutes drive.
Your hosts Jan and Leigh Heppell have a vast amount of local knowledge and are happy to advise on everything from where to find a secluded beach, to a restaurant, boat trips, diving, walking, fishing, the list is endless!
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We have our own downloadable PDF File  Info/Picture Pages you can view Click Here:
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The coast and beaches are 5 minutes drive.
Your hosts Jan and Leigh Heppell have a vast amount of local knowledge and are happy to advise on everything from where to find a secluded beach, to a restaurant, boat trips, diving, walking, fishing, the list is endless
Private Off Road Courtyard Parking - Cornwall Holidays Falmouth Dog Pet Friendly Accommodation Falmouth Cornwall - Pet Dogs OK only with prior approval - Dogs NOT permitted within main Barn, OK to reside within reception area.
Walks from doorstep - there are Beaches that are dog friendly (Can advise)
Welcome Pack on Arrival (Included in Letting Fee)
Fresh Flowers, Bread, Milk, Butter, Bottle of Red, White or Rose chilling in your fridge. Other provisions can be prior arranged *
Enjoying a quiet secluded position, this tastefully converted barn provides spacious accommodation with FREE High Speed WiFi Broad Band Internet Hot Spot Access
The Barn has its own alarm system for your personal security
Local Family Knowledge (we adjoin Honey Buzzard Barn), exclusive advice (Happily Provided) on where to eat (The best Seafood), Sail, (The Best Areas/ Boats/Tours) and beach (The most secluded) , and most importantly relax !
Accommodation: Sleeps 4 Adults in comfort, sofa bed available for 2 kids if required.
Falmouth 4 miles; Truro 8 miles.
This tastefully converted barn provides spacious accommodation, located in Mabe, a small village just 4 miles from the Maritime Town and Historic Harbour of Falmouth Cornwall UK.
The Best Cornwall Holidays Falmouth Dog Pet Friendly Accommodation Falmouth Cornwall. The surrounding countryside offers rolling fields, country lanes and misty, atmospheric creeks that wind their way inland from the sea through deep, wooded valleys
The area is perfect for lovers of breathtaking countryside, for messing about in boats and for long country walks.
Falmouth, with its magnificent natural harbour (3rd largest in the world), winding streets and beaches will keep you occupied for hours. Its old harbour-side pubs, excellent shopping, Pendennis Castle and the stunning new National Maritime Museum complete the picture.
Across the harbour is the beautiful town of St Mawes, surrounded by the rocky coves, sandy beaches and lush green countryside of the Roseland Peninsula.
Go there by car (15 miles) or take the passenger ferry from Falmouth (15 minutes)
If you need more ....., just ask, its what we are here for !
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We have our own downloadable PDF File Info/Picture Pages you can view Click Here:
A Short Video of the Barn - Suits Broadband best
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