J Class Yachts at Falmouth

Last week we drove down to Falmouth to see the J  Class Yachts sailing.  Ten of these massive yachts conforming to the J rule were built between 1930 and 1937, although more were designed and tank tested. They were all but extinct, however three English yachts survived.

http://www.jclassyachts.com/
http://www.jclassfalmouthregatta.com/

We drove down on a blustery and showery Thursday to st Anthony's Head directly opposite Falmouth at the mouth of the River Fal and had a grandstand view of the racing.

 The start of the race

 the spinnaker run to the finish

 the race was won by Velsheda (The one with the coloured spinnaker)

At the finish

 The Lighthouse at St Anthony's Head

Some Cormorants at St Anthony's Head

St Mawes Castle

http://www.cornwall-online.co.uk/english-heritage/stmawes.htm

 Pendennis Castle with Falmouth in the background

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pendennis_Castle

http://www.cornwall-online.co.uk/english-heritage/pendennis.htm

 Mum with Eve and Al enjoying Crab Sandwiches at the Cafe at Saint Anthony's Head

The King Harry Ferry on the Way to Falmouth

 The J Class Yachts at the Marina near the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth

A Crew member fixing a problem in the rigging on Valsheda