The Royal Cornwall Yacht Club is delighted to announce it has yet again been chosen by the Falmouth Classics organisation to host the Falmouth Classics in 2017.

Since the regatta's rebirth in 2013 and the decision to run the event during the International Sea Shanty Festival, the Classics regatta has grown in stature, attracting many historic Classic vessels to the port from along the south coast of England, France and the Netherlands.

Falmouth Classics Chairman, John Davison, and his Vice Chairman, Don Garman, have put together a team of enthusiastic volunteers from the Royal Cornwall and other Falmouth PoFSA (Port of Falmouth Sailing Association) clubs to deliver a unique Classic boat spectacular.

The masterstroke is the timing of the event during the International Sea Shanty Festival. Combining the two events together makes it attractive to people of all interests.

Richard Gates, Town Centre Manager, said: “The 'Tilley Endurables Falmouth Classics' has really grown and developed over the last couple of years so it is great to see it is confirmed for 2017. The competitors really enjoy the sailing and the onshore activities. With the Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival taking place on the same three days, both events compliment each other very well.”

The Royal Cornwall Yacht Club Commodore Bob Collings added: “We are delighted to have once again been chosen as the Organising Authority for Falmouth Classics 2017. The club is proud of the contribution it makes to the sailing in Falmouth and prides itself for delivering a professionally organised and safe sailing regatta."

Further information concerning the Falmouth Classics event can be obtained from the Falmouth Classics website at www.falmouthclassics.org.uk/

The Royal Cornwall Yacht Club is proud that it has the skills, ability and volunteer resources to deliver world class sailing events.

Class secretaries wishing to bring their sailing event to Falmouth should contact the Club Executive Secretary on admin@royalcornwallyachtclub.org , telephone 01326 312126 or visit www.royalcornwallyachtclub.org/