It is now less than 2 weeks to go until Pendennis hosts the 2nd Pendennis Cup in Falmouth. Following the success of 2008 we have seven yachts confirmed with potentially more still interested. With over 200 crew visiting for the week’s racing and another 150 guests the event will provide plenty of excitement and entertainment on and off the water. With a combination of classic beauty and power when at full sail these yachts will provide an impressive spectacle as they race in and around Falmouth Bay.
The largest yacht we have attending is Superyacht Adela at an impressive 55.5m and the smallest is Sailing yacht Pinuccia at 14.6m.
55m Sailing yacht Adela - The largest yacht attending the 2010 Pendennis Cup
The Cup will be managed by the Port of Falmouth Sailing Association and the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club who have designed several different courses each one challenging the yachts to exploit their full potential and provide five days of exhilarating racing. The Race Office, centred in the National Maritime Museum’s Learning Centre, will also have information about each day’s course.
The Pendennis Cup runs from Monday 9th to Saturday 14th August, with the boats setting sail daily (except for Wednesday) from Port Pendennis Marina between 9:00 -10:00am. Each race will begin at 11:00am with the boats returning to the marina at about 3:00pm. There is an opportunity to glimpse these glorious boats underway from Pendennis Point and from the viewing balcony at the National Maritime Museum where Pendennis will host a fascinating exhibition about building and racing these classic superyachts.
Pendennis Cup 2008 - Photo Credit Pendennis Cup
Entries for the 2010 Pendennis Cup in Falmouth.
Pendennis Cup 2008 - Photo Credit Pendennis Cup
Adela
LOA 55.5m
Beam 7.9m
Hull Colour White
Sail Number 27
Mariette of 1915
LOA 38m
Beam 7m
Hull Colour Blue
Rig Type Gaff Schooner
Mariquita
LOA 38m
Beam 5.2m
Hull Colour White
Sail Number C1
Rig Type 19m Classic Gaff Cutter
Tomahawk
LOA 49’
Beam 11’6”
Hull Colour White
Sail Number 226
Rig Type Yawl
Pinuccia
LOA 48’2”
Beam 8’2”
Hull Colour White
Sail Number GBR22
Velacarina
LOA 25.88m
Beam 5.69m
Hull Colour Green
Sail Number GBR6869R
Rig Type Bermudian Ketch
Zarik
LOA 14.55m
Hull Colour White
The five days of competitive racing during the Pendennis Cup will be complimented by a shoreside entertainments programme allowing Owners, Captains, Crew and our event sponsors to enjoy the delights of our home port of Falmouth.
Monday 9th August 2010
Welcome BBQ at the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club (RCYC)
Our welcome event, held at the RCYC is designed to allow all competitors, sponsors and regatta organisers to enjoy each others company in the relaxed environment of the Club House, which itself is steeped in classic yacht racing history.
Tuesday 10th August 2010
Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week competitor evening
On Tuesday night the large marquee on Events Square in the centre of Falmouth throws open its doors and gives Pendennis Cup participants their first chance of the week to rub shoulders with other competitors in the other fleets taking part in the wider regatta.
Wednesday 11th August 2010
Owner & Crew lay day events
With two days of racing already behind us, the lay day gives a welcome break to the Owners, guests and crews on board the competing yachts. Two separate events will be organised, one for Owners and their guests and the other will be aimed at the crews. More details will follow as arrangements are confirmed.
Thursday 12th August
Activity to be confirmed
Arrangements for the Thursday evening are still ongoing and more details will follow shortly.
Friday 13th August 2010
St Mawes Club night
In celebration of the largest Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week club night, St Mawes quay and surrounding streets come to life with live music and food stalls. A special ferry will be laid on for all Pendennis Cup competitors wishing to visit this beautiful Cornish seaside village and enjoy some local hospitality.
Saturday 14th August 2010
Presentation evening at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall
The weeks festivities will be topped off by an early evening presentation ceremony in the impressive main hall of the National Maritime Museum Cornwall. Drinks and canapés will be served to guests as they get a chance to watch the highlights of the weeks racing action, before trophies and commemorative plaques are presented to the winners and participants of the event.
