On the water

Racing action from the weekend Picture: Ian Symonds

Stunning conditions for race series
What a contrast between last weekend and this; sailors in light wet suits, shorts and t-shirts; RIB crews going from full winter to roasting summer wear. A fabulous day of horizon-to-horizon blue sky and hot sunshine.

The impressive Bluebottle leaves the harbour for the bay. Picture: David Barnicoat

Royal yacht leads the way as Falmouth hosts prestigious sailing championship

Pictures from Classics in Falmouth on Friday

GALLERY: Classics boats back in Falmouth

Four Maritime trust boats will enter into the race for the first time Picture: Cornish Martime Trust and Don Garman

Cornwall sailing race Falmouth Classics to see a first this year

Rounding the mark Picture: Roger Hollingsworth

Countdown is on for the best Falmouth Classics ever as 100 boats head our way

Two Truro youngsters have been selected to join 14 other under-18s to represent their country at a youth sailing championship.

Two Truro youngsters selected to represent Great Britain at sailing championship

2. Bex Chamberlain photography (Racing in the Bay Fleet, FSW 21)

Falmouth Sailing Week under starter’s orders once again

Stephen Nicholls. Picture: Paul Wyeth

Falmouth sailing volunteer awards for 'lifetime commitment' by Princess Anne

One of the sailing boats in the race Picture: Bex Chamberlain Photography

Falmouth Sailing Club celebrates Battle of Trafalgar with commemorative race

Epicgigability Club members with Epic Energy

Gig club holds its first race in two years and streaks ahead

The winning Shrimpers: Tarragon, Jackdaw and Ysella.

Mylor Yacht Club Shrimper Open Championships 2021 report

The crew of the oveturned catamaran wait for their safety RIB in the Champage Race of Falmouth Week sailing Picture: Tom Harris

Boat capsizes in Falmouth Week sailing Champagne Race

Parade of Sail passing Little Dennis Picture: David Barnicoat

Falmouth Classics takes to the water during G7 weekend with 155 boats

Truro’s double Olympic champion, Helen Glover, was officially selected yesterday (June 9) to represent her country in Team GB’s rowing team for the Tokyo games being held in July.

Tokyo Olympics call up for Truro rower

Falmouth Classics 2019. Picture: Doug Jackson

Classic sailing event returns to Falmouth

The Ocean Sheroes in San Franciso prior to starting the race.

Falmouth rower takes on daunting 2700 mile Pacific Ocean challenge

The championships in 2018. Picture: Kay

Next year's World Pilot Gig Championships are cancelled

Tim Bailey (left) and Neil Andrew receive the championship trophy and prizes from Sarah and Simon Treen.

Tim and Neil guide Verity to victory Sunbeam Championships

Wilf Pinchin (left) presents the Peter Keeling Memorial Trophy to Brian Phipps (right)

Challonaise wins Summer Marine Team Cups race at Mylor Yacht Club

Louis with his awards

Local student rides waves of success to qualify for European Championship

Left to right: James Kerr, Sarah Lewis, Lex Kerr, Tim Wilkinson, Matthew Pullen

Greenbank rowers become first Cornish crew in 41 years to race at Henley Regatta

Mylor Yacht Club's series winners were crowned on Friday evening following the sixth and final race of this season’s Mylor Chandlery and Rigging Series

Sailing: Sterren Vor is triumphant as Mylor Yacht Club series concludes

Angus Williams (left) and Orlando Kennedy (right) sailed a marathon around Falmouth to raise money for the RNLI

Schoolboys raise more than £1,000 for RNLI with sailing marathon

Rococo (above), manned by Clive Hoyle, which won the Q class race at Mylor Yacht Club at the weekend

Mary Boon and Rococo among Mylor Yacht Club race winners at the weekend

The regatta is organised by the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club

Falmouth Town Regatta makes its long-awaited return next weekend

Sarah and James Fairbairn on Grace of St Just, which came third in the series

Winners are crowned as Sailmakers series reaches its conclusion

Falmouth Week will take place between August 10-19, with sailing regatta events to held through the week. Picture by Nigel Sharp

Dinghies make welcome return to regatta ahead of Falmouth Week

Photo left to right: Sarah Lewis (cox), Lex Kerr, Tim Wilkinson, James Kerr, Matthew Pullen

Greenbank rowers victorious at prestigious regatta

Mylor Sailability members out on the water

Sailing school one of three finalists in national tourism awards

Falmouth Classics

Falmouth Classics sailing regatta set to be bigger and better than ever

Falmouth Classics

Falmouth Classics sailing regatta set to be bigger and better than ever

Dinghies are making a return to Falmouth Week this year

Falmouth Week to include dinghy section for first time in many years

Dinghies are making a return to Falmouth Week this year

Falmouth Week to include dinghy section for first time in many years

James Drage in action

Canoeist joins GB team for training session in Portugal

2 July 2016. J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race Cowes Isle of Wight.Hissy FitPhoto: Rick Tomlinson

Multihulls return to prestigious race for first time in more than 15 years

2 July 2016. J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race Cowes Isle of Wight.Hissy FitPhoto: Rick Tomlinson

Multihulls return to prestigious race for first time in more than 15 years

2.The 'maiden' crew, toasting the latest addition to our fleet of gigs

Launch of new pilot gig specially designed to enable disabled people to enjoy the water

Mandarin, the Blind At Sea yacht

Minority Report: Series exploring less popular sports continues with a spotlight on Blind At Sea

Nankersey in Amuda battle Vilt for first place. Picture: C Bienfait

Cornish gig rowers just miss out in new Dutch competition

Sweet Friday, Len Cheshire, crosses the line on Tuesday evening

Tough conditions for Flushing Sailing Club Skinners Tuesday Points

First Skinners Tuesday Points series at Flushing Sailing Club is a close run thing

Lara Sword on board during the RSHYR. Photo credit Craig Greenhill

Falmouth girl enjoys being part of victorious crew in the prestigious Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Beth Leighfield surfs to success at Fistral Beach. Picture: Richard Davies/Farscapes Ltd

Beth wins British Girls’ U18 longboard champs

Return of the annual Stithians Lake Autumn Windsurf Bash

Return of the annual Stithians Lake Autumn Windsurf Bash

Huw Fernie, from Falmouth, is taking on the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race

SAILING: Visit Seattle sponsoring Falmouth skipper's round the world boat

Helford River Sailing Club will host the first set of races

SAILING: Falmouth Week racing returns

Boats sailing around Flushing

SAILING: Crews enjoy stiff breezes at Flushing

Boats at Mylor Yacht Club had a stiff breeze to contest with

SAILING: Strongest winds of season test Mylor sailors

The Duchess of Cambridge with Sir Ben Ainslie,skipper of the Land Rover BAR Racing Team's after she had presented him with the winners trophy. Picture: LLOYD IMAGES

SAILING: Ainslie delighted with opening America's Cup World Series win

Helen Glover leaves the boathouse at GB Rowing's base in Caversham during the squad announcement. Picture: PETER SPURRIER/INTERSPORT IMAGES

ROWING: Glover says her and Stanning are "avoiding complacency" ahead of World Championship

Daring set off at the start of the race

SAILING: Some skippers brave conditions in COGS race to Penzance

Scorpion finished second in the IRC Two category

SAILING: Quick pace for Royal Cornwall Yacht Club race

Duncan Adams, Craig Brown, Liam Green and Ryan Barnicoat on top of the podium

SAILING: Falmouth foursome claim first place in Lake Garda

Splinter won the U Class race on handicap

SAILING: Strong winds provide sailors with challenge at Mylor