Fowey fast becoming an ideal location for hosting sailing events
by Cathy Baillie 9 Jul 2022 21:32 NZST
International 14 Prince of Wales Cup Week 2022 © Fowey Sailing
Fowey Sailing Committee is planning to attract more fleets to hold events in the stunning waters around St. Austell Bay and the River Fowey in Cornwall, following a very successful start to the season.
In June, they hosted the International 14s Prince of Wales Trophy and Wind Whisperer week. Eighteen International 14s competed and the standard of the fleet was high, including six new Beiker 6 'virtual one-design' boats.
For the Prince Of Wales Trophy, Race Officer John Burford set a fantastic 40km six-lap course as a gusty 14kt northerly took hold and the fleet competed for one of the most prestigious trophies in dinghy sailing. See the full race report.
Next on the agenda was the Albin Ballad 50th anniversary and UK National Ballad Championships. Sailing took place over four days, with a mixture of championship racing, pursuit racing and social sailing, all followed by a great mix of social events ashore.
All racing events are hosted jointly by The Royal Fowey Yacht Club and Fowey Gallants Sailing Clubs, who between them provide a complementary mix of food, drink and waterside entertainment.
The next big event is the annual Fowey Royal Sailing Regatta, the highlight of Fowey's sailing calendar, attracting entries from across the UK. The week long event takes place from 14-19th August 2022.
Fowey Sailing Committee member, Andrew Dellow said: "The sea and coastal waters in this area can provide challenging and exciting racing for sailors, with unique sailing conditions in a spectacular setting. We have had a great amount of interest from fleets wanting us to host their events and are already working on plans for racing events for next year."
Visiting sailors and spectators can enjoy the hospitality, facilities and fabulous harbour views from the Royal Fowey Yacht Club and Fowey Gallants Sailing Club and enjoy the unique Cornish charm and atmosphere of Fowey Harbour and the surrounding area of outstanding natural beauty.
To discuss your sailing event, please email
Details of all Fowey sailing events can be found at www.foweysailing.org