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On the Water
Events listed by Date 2011:
Day 1 : Friday 27th
Day 2 : Saturday 28th
Day 3 : Sunday 29th
Day 4 : Monday 30th
Day 5 : Tuesday 31st
Day 6 : Wednesday 1st
Day 7 : Thursday 2nd
Day 8 : Friday 3th
Day 9 : Saturday 4th
Day 10 : Sunday 5th
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Festival Activities On the Water
2 Hour Sea Safari
May 22nd 2009 - May 31st 2009
Enjoy a 2 hour Coastal Explorer with Orca Sea Safaris, exploring the coastline and looking for wildlife on our fast RIB 'Seaquest of Falmouth'
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1 hour Sea Safari
May 22nd 2009 - May 31st 2009
Enjoy a 1 hour Bay discovery boat trip with Orca Sea Safaris, exploring Falmouth Bay on our exhilarating boat.
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Come and visit Falmouth Lifeboat Station
May 23rd 2009 - May 30th 2009
10am-4pm
Enjoy a free guided tour of the RNLI lifeboats and their station
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Truro River Race
May 24th 2009
5pm
Very popular annual rowing race from Truro down the River finishing in Mylor Yacht Harbour.
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Childrens Education Experience
May 26th 2009 - May 27th 2009
Half day marine experience with beach fun and education followed by a 2 hour Sea Safari with Orca Sea Safaris
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Up the Creek with the National Trust
May 26th 2009
Come and join National Trust wardens for an evening paddle to explore the Percuil River, taking you to the very heart of the hidden Roseland Countryside.
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Film on the Fal – Poisidon Adventure
May 26th 2009
10pm
For three nights of the festival we are turning the King Harry Ferry into a floating cinema.
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Film on the Fal - Pirates of the Caribbean- Dead Man's Chest
May 27th 2009
10pm
For three nights of the festival we are turning the King Harry Ferry into a floating cinema.
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Film on the Fal - Jaws
May 28th 2009
10pm
For three nights of the festival we are turning the King Harry Ferry into a floating cinema.
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Livings from the Sea- Conference
May 29th 2009
10am-4pm
A conference at the Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society in Falmouth for all those interested in the natural environment with particular reference to the Fal/Helford Marine SAC. A diverse range of speakers will lift the lid on what actually happens below the shoreline.
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Fal River Festival Opening Ceremony
May 28th 2010
Join us for the opening ceremony of the '2010 Fal River Festival on Friday 28th May'. Hopefully the timetable will look abit like this...
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King Harry Charity Gig Race
May 29th 2010
The King Harry Charity Gig Race is a pursuit race down Ruan Creek back to the King Harry Ferry.
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Maenporth Beach RNLI Fun Day
May 30th 2010
Why not come and enjoy a day of fun for all the family with the RNLI on Maenporth Beach.
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Truro Gig Racing
May 30th 2010
Truro River Rowing Club would like to invite your Club to attend our Regatta on Sunday 30th May 2010.
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St Mawes Jazz & Beer on the Quay
Jun 2nd 2010
Local Jazz Group Jaka Jazz will be playing on St Mawes Quay and the St Mawes Hotel will be providing a Skinners Bar and Hog Roast outside the hotel.
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Film on the Fal :: Dead Calm
Jun 3rd 2010
An exciting chance to see some classic films in the unique setting of the King Harry Ferry.
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Escorted River Paddle & Beach BBQ
Jun 3rd 2010
The perfect, eco-friendly way to enjoy the tranquil, clear waters and natural theatre of Cornwall’s Carrick Roads and the River Fal.
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Miracle Theatre Company present Romeo & Juliet
Jun 4th 2010 - Jun 5th 2010
Romeo and Juliet, a story of young love: innocent, intense, intoxicating – and deadly.
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Film on the Fal :: Titanic
Jun 4th 2010
Returning for a second year, the King Harry Ferry will once again be transformed into a floating cinema as part of the Fal River Festival.
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Miracle Theatre Company present Romeo & Juliet
Jun 5th 2010
Romeo and Juliet, a story of young love: innocent, intense, intoxicating – and deadly.
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Castle to Castle Swim
Jun 6th 2010
Castle to Castle Swim is a 1 mile Open Water Swim held in aid of the RNLI between Pendennis Point and St Mawes Castle.
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St Mawes Closing Ceremony
Jun 6th 2010
The Festival will close on Sunday afternoon
in St Mawes Harbour as the swimmers,
walkers, rowers and sailors arrive.
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5th Classic Sailing Pilot Cutter Review
May 23rd 2011 - May 29th 2011
Join the fun on the water at the 5th Classic Sailing Pilot Cutter Review. Price includes all food and accommodation on board.
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Day Sail on the Lord Nelson
May 28th 2011 - May 29th 2011
This day sail aboard Lord Nelson is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the wonderful coastline of south Cornwall.
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“3 Choirs and a Ferry”
May 28th 2011
Join us for a night of song and music with The Riverside Singers, The Ingleheart Singers, The Suitcase Singers, and Musical Director, Claire Ingleheart.
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2011 RNLI Castle to Castle Swim
May 29th 2011
The RNLI is delighted to host this one mile open water annual Swim as part of the Fal River Festival.
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Escorted River Paddle & Beach BBQ
May 30th 2011
The perfect, eco-friendly way to enjoy the River Fal. The paddle party will leave Loe Beach at 5.30pm and head past Trelissick House, down the Truro River towards the King Harry Ferry. On return we will stop at Turnaware Bar beach and enjoy a BBQ supported by the Courtyard Deli.
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Cornish Wildlife Voyage
May 31st 2011 - Jun 3rd 2011
Sail and wildlife spot on Eve a beautiful wooden pilot cutter, it’s a good time of year for basking sharks and dolphins
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Film on the Fal :: Master and Commander (12)
Jun 2nd 2011
Returning for a third year, the King Harry Ferry will once again be transformed into a floating cinema as part of the Fal River Festival.
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Film on the Fal :: The Abyss (15)
Jun 3rd 2011
Returning for a third year, the King Harry Ferry will once again be transformed into a floating cinema as part of the Fal River Festival.
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Start of Azores-and-Back Ocean Yacht Race
Jun 4th 2011
The Azores-and-Back (AZAB) Ocean Yacht Race is the largest such event in the UK.
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