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Sad but relived faces all round here this morning as the decision has been made that racing is not possible on the final day, Ancasta Friday, of the Henri Lloyd Half Ton Classics Cup in Falmouth.  The skippers of all … Continue reading →

The penultimate day of the Henri Lloyd Half Ton Classics Cup, sponsored by Savills and Mylor Rigging and Chandlery, could not have been more different to it’s predecessors. Dawn broke with not a breath of wind, glassy seas and a … Continue reading →

The regatta dinner is in full swing in the marquee with the competitors enjoying a delicious Paella super. Next it’s over to the National Maritime Museum Cornwall for the daily prizes and a vet special presentation. 

Here’s a little video taster of today’s racing

Here’s a great bit of video courtesy of the team on the pin end boat during today’s three attempts to get Race 7 underway. Fascinating to see what it looks like from the spotter’s perspective.

Here’s a selection of images from Savills and Mylor Rigging and Chandlery Thursday at the Henri Lloyd Half Ton Classics Cup

The results for races 7 and 8 are now online and race 9 and overall results will follow as soon as possible. The much lighter winds have produced some interesting results. Race 7 was won by The Big Picture with … Continue reading →

The Race Committee advises us that they are now seeing 10 mph from the south west in the race area so its looking good for racing to get underway as soon as the boats get out there.

The Race Committee has announced the end of the postponement ashore and the AP is just being lowered on the shore flag pole so the boats are asked to leave the dock and head to the race area as rapidly … Continue reading →

The fertiliser seems to be working it’s magic for Per Elisa’s new mast!