This information may change prior to the 2027 event taking place.
Falmouth Classics Regatta
We welcome all boats that meet the eligibility criteria, particularly those built before 1976, or after 1976 in the classic spirit to a pre-1976 design and/or with a traditional rig (gaff or lug).
Classic motor and steam launches are also welcome to enter the Small Boat Parade.
Before completing the Entry Form we advise you review the Notice of Race, Entry Fees, and Eligibility Rules.
Booking for Social Entry Tickets can be done online. Tickets for the saturday Sailing Supper can be purchased when you register your boat on arrival, or at the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club on Saturday.
Entry Fees
| Package | Fees |
|---|---|
| 1 One, two or three races, Parade of Sail and Power, Dynamite Valley Brewery pontoon reception for crew, prize giving at RCYC and Welcome Pack | £78.00 |
| 2 Falmouth Working Boats and local G Class Saturday racing only, Dynamite Valley Brewery pontoon reception for crew prize giving at RCYC, Parade of Sail and Power, Welcome Pack | £27.00 |
| 3 Parade of Sail and Power, Dynamite Valley Brewery pontoon reception for crew, prize giving at RCYC and Welcome Pack | £38.00 |
| 4 Gigs – Parade only and prizegiving at RCYC and Welcome Pack | Free |
| 5 Small Boat Parade, open boats and launches (including steam) up to 20ft (6.096m) or less LOD (including Shrimpers), prizegiving at RCYC and welcome pack. | Free – complete entry form |
| 6 Social entry Tickets | £10.00 |
Eligibility Rules
Boats eligible for racing and classic parade of sail and power
- Any single-hulled sailing craft with a four-cornered mainsail (e.g. gaff, lug, sprit, gunter, squaresail or lateen rig) built before 1976, or built after 1976 but to a traditional design.
- Any single-hulled Bermudan rigged boat built before 1976 or built after 197 but to a traditional design.
Boats eligible for parade of sail and power only
- Any wooden pulling boat propelled by two or more oars.
- Any mechanically-powered vessel built pre-1976 or after 1976 to a traditional design, with inboard propulsion.
Falmouth Classics Association Ltd reserves the right to accept or refuse an entry.
Boat classes in Falmouth Classics
| Class | Class Flag |
|---|---|
| Large Falmouth Working Boat | B |
| Small Falmouth Working Boat | C |
| Gaffer 23ft LOD and under | G |
| Gaffer over 23ft and under 30ft LOD | K |
| Gaffer 30ft and under 40ft LOD | Q |
| Gaffer 40ft LOD and over | M |
| Lugger under 25ft LOD | J |
| Bermudan 14ft and under 25ft LOD | T |
| Bermudan 25ft and under 30ft LOD | U |
| Bermudan 30ft and under 35ft LOD | E |
| Bermudan 35ft and over LOD | F |
| Shrimper | H |
| Sunbeam | V |
| Lugger 25ft LOD and over | L |
| Salcombe Yawls | Y |
| Another class with 6 or more entrants |
All classes, except one-design classes, will be handicapped.
Handicap arrangements
- Shrimpers, Sunbeams and Salcombe Yawls will race as classes
- Falmouth Working Boats (B and C Classes) will use local class handicaps
- Local G Class boats will use their Flushing handicap
- All other Bermudan vessels will require a Jauge Classique Handicap (JC), this is free and entrants should visit www.jch-online.org and obtain a handicap before entering. All other Gaffers and lug rigged vessels will require a South West Gaffers (OGA) handicap. If not already allocated a measurement form for your vessel will need to be completed well before the event. The handicap form (and other forms and information) can be found in the Forms and Downloads section.
