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Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week 2008 set for success
"This year is going to be the best yet" - that is the message from the Port of Falmouth Sailing Association and the Shoreside Committee in charge of organising Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week, August 9-16. Preparations for events and activities on the water and ashore are well advanced and bigger than ever.

Life jacket recall
Seago Yachting has issued a product recall for some of its 150 and 175 Newton life jackets, including junior life jackets.

Pendennis wins the top one
Yacht-builders Pendennis has sailed away with a prestigious Large Employer of the Year at the annual national Apprenticeship Awards.

Pendennis Shipyard among the awards
Pendennis Shipyard from Falmouth has reached the final of the national Apprenticeship Awards - one of five finalists from the South West, the most from any region in the competition.

Flushing Regatta programme
Flushing Regatta Week is being held later this month and will as usual be an action fun packed week for everyone with events being held at places throughout the village.

War hero's son welcomed to FalmouthWar hero's son welcomed to Falmouth
This week the Maritime Museum welcomed the son of genuine World War II hero J J Magennis.

Pete Goss to be at harbour festivalPete Goss to be at harbour festival
Yachtsman and adventurer Pete Goss, has announced that his Cornish Lugger, the Spirit of Mystery', will be on show at one of Plymouth's most eagerly anticipated events this August.

Falmouth Marine School celebrates its best
Over 100 students and members of Falmouth Marine School staff attended the official School Award Day.

Square rigger in FalmouthSquare rigger in Falmouth
A square rigged sailing ship is in Falmouth on the first leg of its 12 months voyagte around the Atlantic Ocean.
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Falmouth Marine School helps local sports centre
Danny Duncan who runs Elemental Watersports Centre at Swanpool beach in Falmouth, currently has three current watersports students from Falmouth Marine School working for him.

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