Bessie Ellen

19/08/2026

19/08/2026

The Isles of Scilly regatta has happened once a week for the past three weeks, to entertain both guests and crew we have been racing Pellew @ Working Sail Ltd out of Penzance and along the coast out into the waters between Cornwall and scilly. This week was particularly exciting with strong winds in our favour Bessie’s top speed was 10 knots 💨

The first week of the race Pellew took the win sailing past us in light winds, Pellew had a significant advantage.

Week two was rather less dignified. With barely a breath of wind, we chose to retire from the race in favour of our engine, choosing the practical and deeply unromantic option of arriving in Scilly in time for supper.

Week three was the real show down, with the wind finally behaving itself, both boats remained neck and neck for much of the race, dancing around each other it really was quite a spectacle.

After an exciting battle we are delighted to announce that Bessie came out on top, beating Pellew to our anchorage on St Agnes

After three weeks, the score stands at one win apiece… with week two officially classified as an engine-assisted tactical withdrawal. The rivalry continues.

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