Falmouth Tall Ships 2021 called off because of coronavirus
Organisers say "possible options" are being "actively worked upon" and will be announced in the near future
Last updated 23rd Jun 2021
Falmouth Tall Ships race and event will not be going ahead in 2021, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Organisers shared the news on social media on Tuesday (22nd June), citing the "continuing uncertain situation throughout Europe and across the globe".
They added that the rise in cases of the Delta variant, first detected in India, would affect the ability for the ships to travel and accommodate crew safely.
However, officials say "possible options" are being "actively worked upon" ahead of the event that was due to take place between 17th and 19th August.
They are expected to make an announcement in relation to those options in the coming weeks.
A post on the Tall Ships Falmouth 2021 Facebook page states: "With the continuing uncertain situation throughout Europe and across the globe in relation to the COVID pandemic, Falmouth Town Council, UK, Falmouth Cornwall UK, Falmouth Town Team, Falmouth Tall Ships Association and key strategic partners have announced that the 2021 Falmouth Tall Ships race and event, planned for August 17-19th 2021, will not be going ahead.
"However, possible options are being actively worked upon which will be announced by the team in near future.
"This news will perhaps not come as a surprise. The COVID situation and in particular, the highly transmissible Delta variant continues to severely affect international travel, the events sector and crucially for this event, the ability for the tall ships to travel and safely accommodate crew, a key aspect in respect of their commercial viability.
"The Falmouth Town Team (the award-winning public private partnership between Falmouth Town Council and Falmouth BID) will be providing further updates in the coming weeks.
"Please also follow www.falmouth.co.uk/tallships for further news".
Tall Ships Falmouth 2021, Facebook