About Shrimpers
The Shrimper was designed in 1978, and nearly 1000 boats have now been built at Rock in Cornwall. Demand continues to be strong both for new and second hand boats. The 19' gaff-rigged Cornish Shrimper with its lifting centreplate is an ideal boat for the Carrick Roads due to its shallow draft, allowing sailors to explore the creeks on high spring tides as far as Trethem, Ruan Lanihorne, Tresillian and even Truro.

A sail over to Helford or to Fowey is well within reach and the cabin facilities allow for overnight stays. It is easy to reef and so allows comfortable sailing in all winds. There are now around 100 Shrimpers in the Carrick Roads and Helford areas. Most Shrimper owners are members of the Shrimper Owners Association, and there is an active local programme organised by them in addition to the racing and cruising organised by St Mawes Sailing Club.

For more information contact Mark Osborn (Class Captain): sailing@stmawessailing.co.uk

The 2008 Season
Between 31st May and 4th June we will be hosting our Shrimper Owners Shrimper Fun Week on the Fal.

During the event we will be holding a Race Training day. Bob Warren from Roseland Paddle and Sail with be giving us some tips on the rules, start line positioning and everything you need to boost your confidence to encourage you to take part in Club Racing. After a few club races you will soon be ready for Falmouth Week. Click hear for the SOA South West Falmouth 2008 calendar. BBQ's, dinners, DIY lunches, creek crawls there is something for everyone.

After Fun Week several of the Falmouth Boats will be sailing up to Plymouth for the International Shrimper Week see www.shrimperowners.org

Our racing fleet will be taking part in all the Village Regattas, Club racing at Flushing, Mylor and St Mawes, and of course Falmouth Week when we hope to attract nearly 30 boats for racing each day of the week. During Falmouth Week our class also holds a Dinner and a boat trip for the End of Week prizegiving.

Out of season we enjoy a monthly Sunday lunch together, and we have been known to make a block booking at the Hall for Cornwall. Shrimper Owners are a social lot, anything for a good party. You will not miss us in June, when there will be a mass of tan sails.

To view the full programme click here.