Cornwall will once again showcase the historic Richard Mille classic yacht regatta when it returns to Falmouth this summer
Falmouth Harbour and the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club are expecting an impressive turnout.
This includes 15 classic superyachts, 500 participants and their guests, as well as hundreds of spectators.
Following last year's success, the regatta, held between June 2 and 15 this year, starts with three days of racing in Falmouth.
Once again followed by stops in Dartmouth, Cowes, and concluding in Le Havre, France.
Dr William Collier of Classic Regattas, organisers of the Richard Mille Cup, said: "A lot of thought and planning went into the 2023 event, the feedback from participants was tremendous and when we started to discuss the 2024 regatta we realised that the best was simply stay with the proven formulae of Falmouth, Dartmouth, Cowes and Le Havre".
Competitors and spectators alike can look forward to the character and charm offered by the prestigious competition.
Royal Cornwall Yacht Club commodore Sarah Hancock added: "I was delighted to receive the call asking if the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club would host the Richard Mille Cup again this year.
"For spectators, what could be better than watching the spectacular majesty of these classic yachts racing so competitively in our historic bay, as they did over 100 years ago?".
Falmouth Harbour, regarded as one of the deepest natural harbours globally, will welcome the classic schooners and cutters from around the world.
The harbour's CEO, Miles Carden, said: "Falmouth - the third deepest natural harbour in the world with a history steeped in boatbuilding and renovation - is an incredibly hospitable port town.
"Hosting the prestige and size of these vessels is not without its complexities but all do-able thanks to a brilliant Harbour team."
The regatta will feature yachts that have been subject to regular maintenance and restoration, including last year's winner, the 42m twin-masted schooner Mariette and the 65m three-master Adix.
The Richard Mille contenders include owners and charterers of yachts built before 1939 or those that are faithful replicas.
Details of the participating vessels and events for the Richard Mille Cup will be announced in due course.
Visit the Richard Mille Cup website for more information.
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