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Local Regattas in 2025

Local Regattas in 2025

Book Your Stay for the Local Regattas in 2025 near Our Cottages!

We know that many of our guests organise their stay at our holiday cottages in Cornwall around the dates of local sailing regattas. We’ve put together a list of what’s happening when, so whether you’re a seasoned sailor or just dipping your toes into nautical life, you can plan your holiday accordingly:

Falmouth Classics

13th – 15th June 2025

Falmouth Classics has grown to be one of the largest Classic sailing events in the UK, hosting around 200 vessels for a three-day event that runs at the same time as the famous Sea Shanty Festival! It began in 1987 and now includes three full days of racing as well as a ‘Parade of Classic Boats’ and ‘Small Classic Boat Parade.’

Through the week there is also a well-attended social programme which includes Welcome Receptions, the Classics Supper, the Classics Maritime Village, rowing and sculling races, and a public viewing of boats. Events like this keep alive old maritime heritage, celebrating traditional boatbuilding styles with vessels which range in size from 9 ft to 150 ft, including the famous Falmouth Working Boats!

St Mawes Town Regatta

26th July 2025

Another example of a coastal community coming together for a day of sailing racing and light-hearted fun, the St Mawes Regatta has been running for over 180 years!

Racing includes local and national sailing classes, as well as rowing, kayaking and swimming races which are a little more relaxed – think of it like an ‘on the water’ sports day! They also have beach games, crafts and food stalls, as well as live music, including a silver band who will finish their performance with the traditional ‘flora dance’.

You can take the ferry to St Mawes from Falmouth, or drive round via Truro or the King Harry Ferry. More details on local ferries can be found in our journal post here.

Helford Passage Regatta

2nd August 2025

Although a one-day event, there is no shortage of entertainment at the Helford Passage Regatta! Taking place on the beach in front of the famous Ferryboat Inn, the day usually starts at 12.00 and includes swimming races, kayak, rowing and paddleboard races, fancy dress, tug-of-war, beach sports day games, a tombola, fancy dress competition, sandcastle competition and a BBQ!

In the evening there is live music at the Ferryboat Inn and the atmosphere down by the water is wonderful for the whole family. Parking can be limited so you might choose to park further afield and walk to Helford Passage via the coastal path.

Falmouth Week

8th – 17th August 2025

Perhaps the most famous of our local sailing events, the Falmouth Week celebrations encapsulate the whole town with a variety of shore based activities as well as the traditional regatta-style racing.

Most years, the week commences with an initial race brieﬁng on the ﬁrst Saturday, followed by racing each day from Sunday to the following Saturday, with daily and series prizes available for a wide variety of yachts and dayboats.

After a day on the water, evening events throughout the week include a freely available air show, firework display, and town carnival, as well as ticketed live music events in marquees at Church Street. Full details can be found nearer the time on the Falmouth Week website.

Durgan Regatta

25th August 2025

Each Summer, the Durgan Regatta takes place on the Sunday of the August Bank Holiday and sees the tiny village and beach transform into a ‘sports day’ both on and off the water, with live music and food for all the family!

Additional Regatta Days Nearby Include

Loe Beach (St Feock & Pill Creek) on the 7th June

St Mawes Social Club on the 5th July

Point and Penpol on the 12th July

Flushing Village on the 2nd August

Some Notable Competitive Sailing Event Dates Include:

St Mawes Pilot Cutter Review on 31st May and 1st June

Firefly Championships between the 23rd and 26th of May

Falmouth Working Boat Championships from the 27th to the 29th of June

Sailing Vision Week from the 28th June to the 5th of July

Dayboat National from the 16th July to the 2nd of August

To secure your holiday cottage dates for the 2025 summer season, you can browse our options by size, location and availability, or get in touch and we’ll be more than happy to help!