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The International Weekend & AGM 2011

 

FALMOUTH

Cornwall (Kernow), Great Briton

20 - 22 May

 

If you were tantalised by Treguier, found Denmark dazzling and
Enkhuizen electrifying, were energised by Edinburgh and bowled over by Barcelona ?
Then you had to come to Fabulous Falmouth !

 

After Sydney and Rio, the third largest natural deep water harbour in the world. Since the beginning of maritime adventuring Falmouth has been strategically vital to sailors as the last port before the treacherous Western Approaches and the mighty Atlantic Ocean. And even today Falmouth lives for the sea.

 

The programme was exiting, exhausting and executed to perfection by our hosts, Geoff & Wendy Trebilcock with strong support from Geoff’s two sons and other friends.

 

 

Friday 20 May

10.30               Registration opened at Royal Cornwall Yacht Club, Greenbank - where welcome bags were collected

12.00               Skippers Briefing for Race and volunteer crew. RCYC.   Afternoon--- Race in Falmouth Bay

16.00 -17.30  Cornish Cream Tea at RCYC. A chance for everyone to meet up

19.00               National Maritime Museum. Official welcome by the Mayor. Freedom to wander Museum. Pasty and ale supper. Sea shanty singers. Model yacht racing. All had dressed up for the Museum party as`pirates.

 

 

Saturday 21 May

                         A free morning to explore.  

10.30               Registration re-opened at RCYC

12.00               We met at Falmouth Docks Main Gate for a visit to Pendennis Shipyard, superyacht builders.

19.00               Pre-dinner Reception -- RCYC.  Dress;-  Evening / black tie

19.30               Gala Dinner --- Guest speaker was Ed Dubois, the International renowned yacht designer

 

Sunday 22 May   

 9.30                Met for coffee Pendennis Castle

10.00               Official AGM.  or  Freedom to wander the Castle

12.15               Classic coach ride from Castle car park to Mylor

12.45               Lunch at Castaways Mylor Harbour  --- where Olin visited in 2005 for re-launch of Cometta

14.30               River cruise boat around the Fall and it`s creeks

17.30 appr.     Disembark at Falmouth.  The official end of the Weekend.

 

Monday 22 May   

                         Extended programme: A most interesting visit to the Eden Project and BBQ in the evening at Geoff & Wendy’s home.

 

A fantastic weekend truly enjoyed by everyone. Look for yourself at some of the pictures from the event on the following pages or view them all using the links below.

 

1. Linda Ellis Photography

 

Linda is professional photographer and all the photos in high resolution on a CD or selected photo prints can be purchased from her.

E-mail: lindaellisphotography@live.co.uk

www.lindaellisphotography.co.uk/

Tel. 01872241614         07885215414

 

 

2. David Olley, our Chairman’s photos

 

David took many photos from the race when the boats crossed the finishing line. Unfortunately he was distracted by some women and missed the winning boat, Dev, skippered by Robin Payne.

 

 

3. Wilma,  our talented Dutch member

 

Wilma Luigjes is an artist and her photos are cypyrighted. They can be used by members only.