Pilot Cutter Championship Regatta St Mawes

This is a weekend racing trip that is not for the faint-hearted! Racing with Polly Agatha is keen and requires a dedicated guest as you sail her from the meeting point of Falmouth and up to Fowey before beginning the race back down to St.Mawes. The evenings are a much more relaxed affair as we raft up with the other boats, have a BBQ and a pint and chat over the days sailing events with the other crews.

ITINERARY (please note due to changeable winds and tides, these are guidelines only)

Thursday will see some “warm-up” sailing as you sail with Polly from Falmouth to the race start point in Fowey. Pilot cutter ‘Hespa’  kindly throws open her doors and hosts the first night of festivities.

Friday morning Polly will get set for the race at 10 am and join the parade of sail out of Fowey. As the race begins to St Mawes, this is where the fun starts. These powerful boats sailing down the coast is a truly amazing sight. An estimated arrival into St Mawes will be about 2 pm where from then you can rest, wander and explore being once again joining the evenings’ festivities.

Saturday has two races, one at 10 am and one at 2 pm from two of St Mawes outer harbour limit buoys in a staggered pursuit race with one course in the Carrick Roads or out into Falmouth Bay. In the evening we will anchor in the beautiful River Fal, have a BBQ and share stories from the day.

Sunday sees a 2 pm Race from two of St Mawes outer harbour limit buoys in a staggered pursuit race with one course in the Carrick Roads or out into Falmouth Bay. The final evening sees that last social event with prize giving being awarded to the winners of the races!

Every night is a social feast with chances to exchange experiences and sailing stories. Believe it or not,  no previous experience of sailing is necessary as you will have time to get to know Polly Agatha before racing starts and with Mark as your guide, you will be in safe hands.  You will find yourselves enriched by getting involved in the pulling of ropes, taking the helm and handling of sail. Although racing is involved, this is primarily a fun, social event, and open to all. If you have friends and family who wish to watch, then St Mawes Castle is a good place to take in the action as a spectator.

Your ticket price includes entry to all social events and food on board for the duration of the trip.

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Pilot Cutter Championship Regatta St Mawes

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Travel insurance notes

As this is an active adventure holiday, we advise that everyone has the appropriate personal accident travel insurance whilst onboard in addition to standard travel insurance which would cover you in the time between making your booking and departing for your adventure. These policies can sometimes be combined so please check with your travel insurance provider.

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