MEDIA RELEASE. Cornwall Marine Network Seeks Crew for 2014 Tall Ships Regatta

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MEDIA RELEASE 18 November 2013 Cornwall Marine Network Seeks Crew for 2014 Tall Ships Regatta Falmouth based Cornwall Marine Network (CMN) has partnered with regatta organisers to offer young people

Next August a fleet of a fleet of up to thirty magnificent Tall Ships will race from Falmouth to the Isle of Wight, before cruising in company to Royal Greenwich in the heart of London where the

1 MEDIA RELEASE 18 November 2013 Cornwall Marine Network Seeks Crew for 2014 Tall Ships Regatta Falmouth based Cornwall Marine Network (CMN) has partnered with regatta organisers to offer young people from Cornwall a once in a lifetime chance to participate in next year s Falmouth to Royal Greenwich Regatta by signing up to be a trainee member of the crew. Next August a fleet of a fleet of up to thirty magnificent Tall Ships will race from Falmouth to the Isle of Wight, before cruising in company to Royal Greenwich in the heart of London where the ships will be welcomed by thousands of people lining the River Thames. Mark Beckett of Cornwall Marine Network comments, CMN is extremely proud to be involved with supporting the prestigious Tall Ships 2014 event. It is a wonderful opportunity for young people right across Cornwall and further afield to take part in a truly once in a lifetime experience. Taking part in the race provides trainees with an opportunity to challenge themselves and find adventure. Eighteen-year-old Siri Taxbro from Norway summed up her experience of sail training: The friendships, the people, the mood, the crew, the food, the experiences. I felt like I d seen more of the world in a couple of weeks than I d seen in 18 years. Everything thrilled me, even the drama on board was cool. It was like

2 being part of a reality show without being evicted! Also, there was so much to learn about yourself. You think you know yourself but it turns out you have a side you didn t know existed. I thought I would get tired of some people on board but after two weeks I still loved them all. The opportunity to take part in the race as a trainee is not restricted to young people. Anyone can sign up and experience the thrill of sailing on a tall ship, taking an active role in every aspect of running the vessel. Regardless of age or experience, trainees will find themselves a responsible, able and valuable member of the ship s crew. Trainees will join their ship in Falmouth and be part of the spectacular parade of sail before the race start on 31 st August. The Tall Ships will then race along the south coast to the finish line off the Isle of Wight. The Tall Ships will make their way to Royal Greenwich for a further five days of festivities. Whilst in London there will be a series of planned activities, including a large party at the O2 Arena and the traditional parade through the streets, which is always a colourful and noisy affair. The events in London promise to be memorable and form the centrepiece of one of London s major events in Costs for taking part in the Regatta as a trainee ranges from 500 to However, there are a number of funding opportunities and interested individuals are encouraged to express their interest with Cornwall Marine Network. To date a number of ships have registered to participate in the Regatta and are taking crew bookings. Many ships encourage different nationalities on board, creating a real melting pot of cultures which has resulted in some life changing moments for trainees. Sam Groom, Festival & Events Manager at Visit Cornwall, Cornwall Development Company s tourism service, comments, We are really pleased to be working with CMN again as an Official Partner for the Regatta. Such a major event relies on the support and expertise of a

number of key organisations working in partnership

benefits for both visitors, Falmouth and Cornwall.

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3 number of key organisations working in partnership to maximise the economic, cultural and social benefits for both visitors, Falmouth and Cornwall. Further information about taking part in this exciting opportunity to sail on a Tall Ship can be found at or by contacting melanie.cock@cornwallmarine.net or calling For the latest information about the Regatta in Falmouth see join us on Facebook Tall Ships Falmouth 2014 or follow us on Image: Trainees on board a Tall Ships, Tall Ships Youth Trust Ends Editorial Notes:

Further Information For further information about Trainee Recruitment please contact: Melanie Cock Project Officer Cornwall Marine Network Ltd 01326 211382 melanie.cock@cornwallmarine.

4 Further Information For further information about Trainee Recruitment please contact: Melanie Cock Project Officer Cornwall Marine Network Ltd For further information and images about the Regatta please contact: Sian Robbins Festivals & Events Coordinator Visit Cornwall Editorial Notes: The Falmouth Event Organisers for the Falmouth to Royal Greenwich Tall Ships Regatta are the Festivals & Events Team at Visit Cornwall, a service of the Cornwall Development Company, in conjunction with Official Partners and Sponsors: Cornwall Council Falmouth Town Council and Falmouth Town Management Falmouth Tall Ships Association A&P Falmouth Falmouth Harbour Commissioners Port Pendennis Marina Cornwall Marine Network National Maritime Museum Cornwall Volunteer Cornwall Falmouth Business Improvement District About t Visit Visit Cornwall / Cornwall Development Company Visit Cornwall is a service of the Cornwall Development Company, Cornwall Council s arms length economic development company. Visit Cornwall undertakes destination marketing aimed at attracting first time visitors to Cornwall through appropriate promotions including targeted PR and through its award winning digital marketing. Visit Cornwall coordinates, supports and promotes festivals and events across the county and on occasion delivers selected major events on behalf of Cornwall Council. Principal Sponsor for Regatta activities in Falmouth: BT Cornwall BT Cornwall is the name for a new partnership between Cornwall Council, Peninsula Community Health and Cornwall Foundation Trust to bring these

5 organisations closer together; improving public services, creating savings and jobs, and enabling people in Cornwall to monitor their own health and care through technology-led services. BT Cornwall delivers a range of services on behalf of their public sector colleagues including IT support, Telehealth and Telecare, document management, invoice processing, payroll and employment support and improved information sharing. Event Sponsors for Regatta activities in Falmouth: Falmouth Hotel Watson Marlow Falmouth University Hine Downing Saga Shipping Company Midas A major event such as this would not be possible without the input from a great number of further Event Partners and Event Supporters, full details can be seen on the Regatta website About Sail Training International (STI) The Falmouth to Royal Greenwich Regatta is organised by STI, the international voice of Sail Training, a registered charity (not-for-profit organisation), which has worldwide membership and activities. Its purpose is the development and education of young people through the Sail Training experience, regardless of nationality, culture, religion, gender or social background. It organises the annual Tall Ship Races and other international Tall Ship sailing events. STI members are 29 national Sail Training organisations around the world and STI s head office is in Gosport, Hampshire, UK

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