 | 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. |
 | 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. |
| 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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