Writer in Residence - Cornwall

The 2007 AZAB Race began in grey and overcast conditions from Falmouth, Cornwall at 1pm yesterday. One of the delights of living in this part of the world is the opportunity to see this type of event close up. As with the arrival of Ellen MacArthur on her return from her solo round the world voyage a couple of years ago, I was stationed at Pendennis Point for the AZAB race.


Four races began 10 minutes apart at 1pm, 1,10pm, 1.20pm and 1.30pm and a total of over 60 yachts set off on the 1200 nautical mile journey to the Azores watched by a crowd of several hundred people. There was a good breeze and the boats seemed to get off to a good start, though, of course, the start may be of little relevance to the overall race distance.

A few more pictures HERE. Apologies for the greyness - that was how the day was.