Falmouth Tall Ships - the Funchal 500

Through the gaps spent a day at sea off Falmouth on Saturday enjoying the spectacular spectacle that is the Falmouth Tallships Race, last seen in Falmouth ten years ago!

This year the fleet, including the Mir and other giant square riggers headed off for the Portuguese coast and Ilhavo. Organisers could not have dared hope for the weather conditions the boats enjoyed - with a mix of sun, cloud and an almost non-existent Nor' Westerly breeze, it meant that the stars of the show, the giant square riggers could un-furl their sails close inshore for the thousands sat on Pendennis Head and other vantage points.

Enjoy the gallery of images shot in and around Falmouth Bay, courtesy of skipper Phil Lockley aboard the Falmouth fishing boat Amanda J.

There is still a chance to purchase limited edition hoodies and T-shirts from SeaSalt clothing who were the official clothing suppliers for the event.