Bristol boat built with Falmouth knowledge
	Two former students on the Traditional Boatbuilding Level 3 course at Falmouth Marine School will see a boat they have been helping to build, launched in Bristol on May 22.

	Historic rescue triggers round Britain adventure for the RNLI
	A dramatic rescue bid in North Wales in 1859 has prompted a Falmouth man to circumnavigate Britain in aid of the RNLI. Andy Birchall's great, great grandfather lost his life as skipper of the steam clipper, Royal Charter, which was wrecked in a hurricane on Anglesey. His modern day voyage will pay tribute to the lifeboat volunteers of the past, present and future striving to save lives at sea.

Yacht designers from across globe visit Falmouth

A Falmouth yacht builder is hoping a visit by influential people in the trade will lead to more business.

	Flook is no flook
	The National Maritime Museum in Falmouth continues to deliver an ever changing experience to its visitors with a new installation of a rare historic boat.

Powercats to the rescue

Powercat - the Redruth-based powered catamaran manufacturer that started life on the Isles of Scilly 10 years ago - took a major role in the World Pilot Gig Championships on the Islands after being selected as the official safety boats for the international event.

Tribute to RNLI volunteers

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution has selected a design for a sculpture to pay tribute to the hundreds of volunteer crew members who have lost their lives while saving others at sea.

Back in time on the River Fal

TRAVEL back in time at the Maritime Museum on Wednesday 28 May, as Ralph Bird takes people on A Victorian Trip Down the River Fal.

	Make a valuable contribution to saving lives at sea
	The RNLI is seeking public donations to its Jewellery Appeal - unwanted jewellery, medals and collectables are all welcome to help fund the charity's life-saving work.

Sailing for the disabled

TEN people who attend the Echo Centre, the the Cornwall county council run day centre for adults with physical disabilities in Liskeard, are preparing for the adventure of a lifetime working as crew members on the world renowned tall ship The Lord Nelson.

	All hands on deck for regatta
	It's all hands on deck once again on May 19 at the second annual Savills Regatta in Falmouth. Hosted by the historic Royal Cornwall Yacht Club in Falmouth harbour, a fleet of yachts ranging in size between 20 and 50ft are expected to compete including teams of clients, guests and Savills staff.

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