The return of the Falmouth Tall Ships in 2024 was nothing short of spectacular. Drawing tens of thousands of visitors to Cornwall’s coastline, the event was a celebration of maritime history, international sailing, and community spirit. With crowds lining the streets, vessels filling the harbour, and festivities running day and night, the need for professional, coordinated medical support was greater than ever.
Coast Medic was proud to provide comprehensive medical cover throughout the event, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of both visitors and participants across Falmouth Town and its busy waters.
Multi-Disciplinary Medical Team on Land and Sea
To meet the scale and complexity of the Tall Ships event, Coast Medic deployed a specialist team including an Emergency Doctor, multiple Paramedics, Emergency Care Assistants, and trained Responders. Our crews were stationed strategically throughout the town, along the seafront, within key event zones, and onboard waterborne assets, ensuring rapid medical response wherever it was needed.
Whether dealing with heat exhaustion in the crowds, minor injuries from busy foot traffic, or supporting maritime safety during the parade of sail, our team was fully equipped and ready to respond.
“Events of this size require more than basic first aid. They need advanced clinical capability, careful planning, and the flexibility to respond across land and sea,” said Luke Tudor, Coast Medic Chief Executive. “We’re proud to have delivered that at Falmouth Tall Ships.”
Keeping a Major Maritime Event Safe
The Falmouth Tall Ships is one of the largest and most high-profile events in the South West, with a complex mix of onshore entertainment, offshore sailing displays, and international crews. Ensuring effective, visible, and high-quality medical cover was essential—not only for emergencies, but also for public confidence and smooth event operations.
Coast Medic worked closely with event organisers, local authorities, harbour masters, and emergency services to deliver a coordinated medical response plan, backed by experienced personnel and specialist equipment.
A Weekend to Remember
Falmouth came alive for the Tall Ships 2024, with an estimated 100,000+ visitors over the weekend, and a truly global atmosphere. Coast Medic was proud to support this landmark event, helping to ensure it remained safe, enjoyable, and memorable for all.
As ever, our mission remains clear: to provide expert medical care—wherever and whenever it’s needed. Whether in a bustling harbour town or out on the open water, Coast Medic is ready to respond.
