The first Sunbeam race at St Mawes took place at 1820 on Thursday 19th June 1924. Six boats sailed over from Falmouth to take part. On subsequent Thursdays all seven boats participated.

One-design keelboat racing in Falmouth
The first Sunbeam race at St Mawes took place at 1820 on Thursday 19th June 1924. Six boats sailed over from Falmouth to take part. On subsequent Thursdays all seven boats participated.