Programme of Events
The Classics 2023 will take place from Friday 16th to Sunday 18th June.
Please note: Events throughout the weekend are subject to change.
Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th June
12.00 – 16.30 Registration. Collection of welcome packs and merchandise from Windjammer
Thursday 15th June
From 11.00 Booked alongside berths, moorings and anchorage available
12.00 – 16.30 Registration, collection of welcome packs and merchandise from the Windjammer
18.30 – Haven Reception – a pint, a pasty and a shanty band
Friday 16th June
09.00 – 12.00 Registration, collection of welcome packs and merchandise from the Windjammer
10.00 Classics Maritime village opens and Shanty Festival gets underway
11.30 Race 1 First Start – Carrick Roads
14.00 Race 2 First Start – Carrick Roads
18.30 Welcome Reception – National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Saturday 17th June
09.00 – 10.00 Daily entry and registration at the Windjammer
09.00 – 10.30 Public viewing of boats alongside in the Haven
11.30 Race 3 First Start
11.30 – 14.00 Public viewing of Steam Boats in the Haven
16.00 – 18.00 Public viewing of boats alongside in the Haven
16.30 – 18.00 Rowing and sculling competition – Royal Cornwall Yacht Club
18.30 Prize giving for day races – Royal Cornwall Yacht Club
19.30 Falmouth Classics Supper TBA
12.00 – 01.00 Shanty Festival
Sun 18th June
10.30 – 12.00 Parade of Sail and Power
13.30 – 14.30 Heather and Lay Steam and Small Boat Parade – Inner Harbour
15.00 Final prize giving – National Maritime Museum Cornwall
17.00 – 18.00 Closing ceremony for Sea Shanty Festival
Classic Parade of Sail and Power. The parade will enable spectators to see the full panoply of classic vessels gathered in Falmouth. The parade is only open to boats that have entered and completed registration.
