The remnants of hurricane ‘Erin’ passed over Falmouth on Saturday 30th. August. Flushing Sailing Club sensibly cancelled afternoon racing as the worst of the wind and rain swept through. The memorial race was scheduled and was to be hosted by The Seven Stars Inn on the Moor in Falmouth, so undeterred the Falmouth Crews rolled up for a spot of ‘Bar’ sailing.
Amy and Tracy landladies of the pub were so generous with their hospitality. As it was still raining outside, plan B swept into action inside with splendid tasty meals of chilli and numerous accompaniments . The pub is renowned for its range and top quality of its racked real ales which started to flow to the assembled crews.
John Peters as Chairman called all to order and gave a brief history of The 27ft.Victory, her previous owners and evolution. Built in 1884 by Hitchens of Feock. Formally called Royal Oak.Her yellow hull makes her stand
out in the fleet and sporting sail number 7 she is regarded as the flagship of the fleet, renowned in Falmouth and Fowey. This was followed up by the current owner David Carne with a few of the memorable stories of
Toby, followed by ‘Doc’ Phil Slater’s memories of Tatty. Glasses were raised in memory of the two characters of the harbour.
Not to be devoid of a prize giving , Two bottles of rum were very generously donated by the pub and were awarded to the oldest traditional Wooden Boats who had turned up to the most races in this season.
They were in B-Class:
Arthur Williams and crew of 28ft.Winnie, built in 1898 by Brabyn of Calenick Creek.
And in C-Class: Adam Bird, who has made a wonderful restoration of 22ft.Lelia, built in 1962 by M.Parsons of Mylor.
The evening then proceeded with splendid singing in the bar.
