Falmouth Sailing and yachting Capital of Cornwall

Falmouth surrounded by a beautiful Coastline With many wooded creeks and inlets to explore

Falmouth | St Mawes | The Roseland Peninsula

Falmouth A bustling friendly place. Surrounded by a beautiful Coastline With many wooded creeks and inlets to explore. Falmouth's heyday began in the 17th & 18th centuries when fast Post Office Packet sailing boats carried mail, and expensive cargo to and from places as far afield as the East Indies and Spain. Nowadays, though Falmouth is still an important ship repair centre, the town is largely dependant upon tourism.

On the seafront, overlooked by Pendennis Castle, are several fine hotels, such as The Royal Duchy Falmouth's only 4 star hotel.

Sailing and Yachting around Falmouth

Being sheltered from the prevailing south westerly winds the River Fal is a haven for yachtsmen. Look at Cornishlight's Sailing page.

Working Boats During the Winter months the Falmouth Working Boats with their distinctive red sails can still be seen dredging for oysters under sail alone, as they have done for centuries.

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