Fowey Royal Regatta


Fowey is a quiet town on the south coast of Cornwall, but for one week every August it plays host to hundreds of visitors who flock to see Fowey Royal Regatta.


This year’s Royal Regatta runs from August 14 - 20.


The regatta is one of Britain’s premier sailing events.


However, not all the action takes place on the water; there’s plenty to keep landlubbers entertained, from children’s entertainment to the Red Arrows.


Most of these events are free and those that it is necessary to charge for are not in inhibitive.


The regatta has a long and proud history, having attracted visitors including Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and Queen Elizabeth II.


In 2002, the regatta reached a special landmark. It was the 25th anniversary of the Red Arrows coming to Fowey.


The first display by the team took place on August 19, 1977, and determined not to disappoint the crowds 25 years later a pilot went through the entire display with no instruments, doing manouvures at 400 mph and over from memory!


The events during regatta week are organised, marshalled and funded by the Fowey Royal Regatta Committee.


Local & Long Distance


Airports - Seaports - Pubs/Clubs EXECUTIVE TRAVEL


• 7 days a week • Contacts Welcome • Pre-bookable Service


• Major Credit Cards Accepted • Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle


4,7,8,11,14 & 16 SEATERS AVAILABLE


‘You Drink ... We Drive’ www.yeotaxis.com


Fowey Harbour


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So why not visit us in 2011. So why not visit us in 2011.


There’s always a friendly welcome for visiting boats whether arriving from sea or launching from one of our slipways.


Boat park with storage, launch- ing,


pontoon, parking and showers Short stay landing pontoons Visitor moorings for all sizes of boats Wi-Fi internet Access


Boat park with storage, launching, pontoon, parking and showers


Short stay landing pontoons


Visitor moorings for all sizes of boats


Wi-Fi internet Access


Fowey Harbour Commissions, The Harbour Office, Albert Quay, Fowey www.foweyharbour.co.uk


Fowey Harbour Commissioners, The Harbour Office, Albert Quay, Fowey 01726 832471


01726 832471 www.foweyharbour.co.uk


12 Cornish Visitor Guide - spring / summer 2011


River cruises start from the town quay from 11.00am-5.00pm


(weather depending and last 45mins. approx.)


FOWER RIVER & SEA CRUISES foweycruise.com Mob: 07776141241


This is an entirely voluntary organisation whose members give freely of their time and effort.


The week costs in the region of £30,000 and thise money is collected by sponsorship, selling souvenirs but mainly by street collection ... that’s an awful lot of pennies in tins!


Fishing at Fowey.


Picture courtesy of Bob Berry www.visitcornwall.com


Daphne du Maurier Literary Festival


Thriller writer, Daphne du Maurier resided most of her life at Polridmouth Cove, near Fowey.


Born in 1907, du Maurier had a creative background and was the grand-daughter of artist George du Maurier.


She began writing short stories in 1928 and three years later, her first noval, ‘The Loving Spirit’ was published.


Her most famous, critically acclaimed books, ‘Jamaica Inn’, ‘Rebecca’ and ‘Frenchman’s Creek’ were directly influenced by her affection for Cornwall.


To honour her life and work, the Daphne du Maurier festival is held once a year during May.


The festival consists of a range of events including readings from celebrity authors and a number of


If you haven’t seen Fowey from the river,you haven’t seen Fowey!


activities such as guided walks, drama productions and local events.


Past visitors and entertainers at the festival include Dave Gorman, Mo Mowlem, Kate Adie and Michael Crick.


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