We welcome all boats up to 70ft LOD that are classic sailing craft, dinghies or rowing boats of traditional construction, built before 1975, or after 1975 but built in the classic spirit to a pre-1975 design or/and with a traditional rig (gaff or lug) – and to larger boats by agreement with the organisers. We also welcome classic motor and steam launches to our Parade of Sail and Power and shore-side functions.
Click through the toggles below for race information on the Falmouth Classics 2025 event.
Entry & Race Fees 2025
| Package | Fees |
|---|---|
| 1 Two days racing, parade of sail and power, two receptions, prizegivings and welcome pack | £74.00 |
| 2 Falmouth Working Boats and local G Class – Saturday racing only, two receptions, prizegivings, parade and welcome pack | £25.00 |
| 3 Parade of sail and power, two receptions, prizegivings and welcome pack | £36.00 entry fee only |
| 4 Gigs – main parade only and prizegiving in NMMC | Free |
| 5 Small boat parade only plus, prizegiving on Sunday in the NMMC and welcome pack | Free – complete Small Boat Parade entry form only |
| 6 Social tickets – two receptions and prizegivings. For supporters, gigs crews not racing and small boat parade participants | £5.50 |
Berthing alongside in Falmouth Haven or on moorings is available at a discounted rate on a first come first served basis. Anchoring is also available but will be subject to Port Harbour Dues which will be collected daily by Haven Staff
Eligibility
We welcome classic vessels of all kinds and styles to Falmouth Classics Regatta. For safety and logistical reasons we have a set of eligibility rules which are set out here. If you are not sure if you are eligible, we urge you to contact us.
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 1975, or built after 1975 but to a traditional design.
- Any single-hulled Bermudan rigged boat built before 1975 or built after 1975 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-1975 or after 1975 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 or you can download it here (pdf).
To enter your boat in the event click the button below. If you are not sure if you are eligible, we urge you to contact us.
