Category Archives: Half Ton Classics Cup 2016

We’ve had a great week here in Falmouth and huge thanks must go to Flushing Sailing Club, our amazing sponsors, the town of Falmouth, the Half Ton Class and all the many volunteers who have made the event possible.  We … Continue reading →

Thank you Falmouth for a great day ashore. The crews have sampled your delights and found them to be most excellent!  The boats that needed hauling have been lifted, others are ready for their return delivery trips once the wind … Continue reading →

With racing cancelled today it’s back to the day job for Miss Whiplash’s tactician Timmy Bailey, who is renowned as one of Falmouth’s top crab fishermen when he’s not helping Paul Pullen and his team to a second place at … Continue reading →

Huge congratulations to Greg Peck, Steve George, Mike Relling, Kevin George, Mike Grieg, Andy Yeomans and James Dodd of the 1977 Bruce Farr designed Swuzzlebubble who are the 2016 Henri Lloyd Half Ton Classics Cup Champions. Swuzzlebubble was completely rebuilt … Continue reading →

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.