FALMOUTH SAILING WEEK 2026

Sigma 38's yacht racing in a regatta

🗓️ 12th - 15th Aug 2026

💷 £795

📍 Falmouth, UK

Having raced in the Dartmouth Regatta for the last few years we’re excited to mix things and add a different West Country regatta to to the calendar for 2026.

The Falmouth Sailing Week is renowned for it’s charming and welcoming atmosphere, with prizegiving hosted each day at a different venue and a full programme of social events each evening.

HOW TO BOOK

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Falmouth Sailing Week
£795.00

Price includes VAT - receipt on request.

Please see our Terms and Conditions

THE EVENT

Falmouth Sailing Week features up to seven days of fleet racing for more than twenty classes – from IRC Yachts and Falmouth Working Boats to Mirror dinghies with competitors ranging from experienced champions to novices. The racing takes place in the world-class racing waters of Falmouth Bay and lower Falmouth Estuary. The area is one of the finest natural venues for sailing events in the world, noted for its immense natural beauty and deep, sheltered waters.

This event has a vibrant shoreside programme across six local clubs, making Falmouth Sailing Week a true festival of racing, community and coastal celebration.

THE PLAN

Wednesday 12th:

Training Day (possibility of joining the offshore race, depending on crew experience.)

Thursday - Saturday: 13th - 15th August

3 day short series racing in Falmouth bay with evenings ashore.

Sunday 16th August

We will most likely head west for a short Isle of Scilly’s cruise after this event, so check out that event to keep sailing, or plan to return home by train.

GOOD TO KNOW

It’s our first year at this event so we will be figuring out some of the logistics as we go. The marina is quite shallow so our entry may be restricted. We don’t expect to be on anchor overnight but at the moment we can’t rule that out. The skipper will sleep onboard and crew are welcome to do the same, but you may wish to look at shore accommodation which is plentiful. The town is quite small so everything is walkable.

 

FAQs & IMPORTANT NOTES

    • Accommodation onboard

    • Entry to social events

    • All mooring fees

    • All fuel costs

    • All onboard safety kit

    • Branded Team shirt

    • Lunch during training

    • Race Provisions while racing

    • Yacht costs

    • Berthing

    • Professional Race skipper

    • If you would like accomodation off the boat, this will be available for an additional £300 per person. Please indicate this on your booking form.

    • Food or drinks ashore are at everyone's own expense, we will put a shared kitty into drink on the dock after racing

  • You can pay LSS in three ways: 1. through the website by adding the product to the basket, 2. by BACS transfer or 3. by personal payment link we can send to you.

    If you want to pay through personal payment link or if you want to discuss scheduling your payments please contact us at info@londonschoolofsailing.co.uk to discuss options.

  • Yes, if you wish to amend your booking, please email us at bookings@londonschoolofsailing.co.uk and we will try to accommodate your request. Please note that any changes may be subject to a sum of £25 per change to cover our administrative costs.

    If you need to cancel your booking, please let us know on bookings@londonschoolofsailing.co.uk and the cancellation will be effective on the day a message is received.

    In case of a cancellation for a major event (e.g. Transatlantic crossings, Offshore mile-builders, The Fastnet Campaign, Dartmouth Regatta, any cruises abroad), the following charges apply:

    • 100 days or more before departure or event start: deposit only;

    • 71-99 days before departure or event start: 50% of the total event price;

    • 43-70 days before departure or event start: 70% of the total event price;

    • 42 days or less before departure or event start: 100% of the total event price;

      In case of a cancellation for a minor event (e.g. RYA training, Round the Island Race, Taittinger Regatta), the following charges apply:

    • 56 days or more before departure or event start: deposit only;

    • 29-56 days before departure or event start: 50% of the total event price;

    • 22-28 days before departure or event start: 70% of the total event price;

    • 21 days or less before departure or event start: 100% of the total event price;

    If the reasons for your cancellation are covered under the terms of your insurance policy, you may be able to reclaim these charges. It is your responsibility to satisfy yourself that you are covered. A cancellation invoice will be issued on request.

    Please see our Booking Terms and Conditions for details about changing your course once booked

  • The Dartmouth Regatta is open to anyone with some experience in sailing and would put themselves at a competent crew or above. Ideally, you’ll have past racing experience but not essential. At LSS we believe the attitude to contribute and learn is the most important.

  • The event starts in Hamble on the morning of Tuesday 22 August and until Tuesday 29 August (please count on afternoon arrival)

  • You will be racing on one of LSS’s regular boats, most likely Kindred Spirit, a race-prepped Sigma 38, but others are possible too.

    The boats are:

    Kindred Spirit - Sigma 38

    Kotari - Jeanneau 49

    Playing Around - First 40.7

    Red Hawk - First 36.7

  • The boats are based on the River Hamble.

    Kindred Spirit is at Deacons Boatyard, in Bursledon.

  • The Solent, which the River Hamble is on the Northern edge of, is the perfect training area between Southampton Water and the Isle of Wight.

    Notorious for consistent winds, wicked tides, and a gorgeous variety of harbours, rivers and anchorages to visit.

    An average week will see you visit any of the below:

    • Cowes

    • Yarmouth

    • Beaulieu river

    • Lymington

    • The Needles & Alum Bay

    • Newtown Creek

    • Portsmouth

    • Wooton Creek

    • Osbourn Bay

    • Langstone Harbour

    • Chichester Harbour

      and many other little anchorages.

  • During the event, accommodation on the boat is provided. However, LSS do provide an onshore accomodation option for £300 per person, which will be in the centre of town. Please indicate it in your booking form if you are keen on this option.

  • If you’ve enjoyed it and want to continue to build your racing skills, we’d recommend that you keep an eye on the LSS website. Maybe you’d like to try something more offshore like a cross channel race weekend?

  • We will be in marinas and harbours every day most likely so you won’t need to shower on the boat. The boats are fitted with a functional toilet, sink, showers and kitchen (galley) for cooking.

  • Please take a look at our kit list here.

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