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Falmouth 1, approach, entry, Inner Harbour, Penryn River

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At a Glance

Falmouth 1, approach, entry, Inner Harbour, Penryn River

Falmouth is a fine deepwater natural harbour of some considerable size.

The town and the surrounding creeks and villages have a long seafaring history. Great sailing ships from every corner of the world have come to anchor in Carrick Roads, awaiting further instructions. The captains of these vessels were instructed " Falmouth for Orders", and the ships agents would then tell them where they had to take the cargo.

For the modern day yachtsman or motorboater the whole area is a delight to visit, and shelter is available in virtually all conditions in various parts of the harbour. Those looking for hustle and bustle, marinas, stores and repairs will find that the town of Falmouth provides all. For those looking for a bit of peace and quiet, there are numerous creeks, moorings, and anchorages to be had where the worst gales can be ridden out in complete peace.

Falmouth is still a busy commercial port, dealing with cargo and ship repairs. Anyone venturing deep up the River Fal, will find many large ships laid up awaiting cargoes or charters.

For those interested in traditional sailing craft this whole area is a delight, including a fleet of oyster dredgers that still work under sail. Traditional gaff rigged craft race several times a week in the summer.

Falmouth is a favourite setting off place for ocean voyagers, and for many it is the last sight of England for a considerable time. You are quite likely to see boats making last-minute preparations and stocking up for these long hauls, but also many with slightly less ambitious aspirations, happy to potter up and down the creeks, whilst making short coastal hops when the weather obliges.

For the purposes of this online guide, we have divided the area into four and links to them can be found below or in the Channel West menu to the left

1. Entrance to Falmouth, and the inner harbour including Falmouth Haven, Port Pendennis, and Falmouth Marina. This section covers the area where most visitors immediately make for, and includes the town of Falmouth with all its facilities and mooring options.

2. St Maws, Percuil River

3 Carrick roads, as far as Restronguet Creek, including Mylor and its Marina

4. The Upper Reaches as far as Truro

Falmouth 1, approach, entry, Inner Harbour, Penryn River

Approach

The entrance is between Pendennis Point with a conspicuous Castle

..... lying to the West, and St Anthony's Head marked by a 22 m high white tower, Lit Iso.WR.15s 16/14M, to the East.

Approaching from the South and West the Manacles buoy (an easterly cardinal mark) needs to be left to port. From the East, a set of overfalls sometimes builds up some 2 1/2 miles north-east of Zone Point. All dangers in the general approaches are well charted, and the approach is sheltered even in strong westerly blows. Easterlies can cause an unpleasant lumpy sea, not dangerous, but uncomfortable. More pilotage directions:

The entrance itself between Pendennis Point, and St Anthony's Head would be simplicity itself if it wasn't for the fact that there's a big black drying rock more or less right in the middle! The aptly named " Black Rock" covers at half tide and has a black conical beacon topped by an isolated danger mark (2 Black Balls, vertically), and is lit Fl (2)10s 3M. The main channel for shipping lies to the east of this danger, and it is further marked by a red can Buoy Fl.R.2.5s, which should be left to port as you enter. Note: this red can buoy has replaced the original cardinal buoy moored in roughly the same spot. Alternatively Black Rock itself can be passed on the western side by small craft, as there is around 6 m minimum depth. It should not be approached too closely as shallows extend to the north and south of it.

Once safely past Black Rock, one should make for the Governor Buoy, another easterly cardinal lit VQ(3)5s. This is left to port as it marks a shallow area radiating out from the headland and the Eastern Dock breakwater. Now on a north-westerly course the docks and Falmouth inner harbour will begin to open up.

Once the inner harbour opens up turn onto a westerly course, leave the docks well to port, watching for ship movements. The most likely hazards are small fast passenger ferries emerging at speed, heading for St. Mawes. The dock jetties are all lit with flashing red lights, see charts.

Most visitors make straight for the Falmouth Haven. Once clear of the docks you can see this lying to the South West and be able to identify it by the fuel berth at the end of the pontoons. But see our Members note about the Observatory/Church Tower transit which he finds more conspicuous.

The port authorities work on VHF channel 12, callsign " Falmouth Harbour Radio" as does the harbour master's launch "Killigrew".

  Harbour   Anchorage   Marina
   £   GMT

Waypoint

Black Rock R.Can 50:08'.68N 05:01'.74W

Charts

Admiralty, 32, 154, 18, SC5602 SC5904 SC5912

Rules & Regs

Inner Harbour 6 Knts, minimal wash. Restronguet/Mylor/Percuil..5Knts

Hazards

Black Rock, St. Mawes Buoy / Lugo Rock...Busy Commercial Port, Upper Reaches Dry.

Tides

HW Dover -6.10 MHWS 5.3m MHWN 4.2m MLWN 1.9m MLWS 0.6m

  Berthing

In the area covered there are a few choices for mooring up,

...... an anchorage area, mooring buoys, the Falmouth Haven, Port Pendennis Marina, and Falmouth Marina. These are now described together with prices:

Falmouth Haven (Marina and moorings)

https://www.falmouthhaven.co.uk/

It is simply a matter of finding a vacant space and tying up, staff will appear to collect dues. There are around 60 visitors berths here. If going round to the inside, as opposed to mooring on the eastward facing pontoon (along from the fuel berth), don't stray far from the pontoons themselves in order to stay in the dredged area. The innermost pontoons have depths of 1.5 m, the outer pontoon having 2.5 m. Water and electricity are available on these pontoons, as is free WiFi Internet access. Security is good and the pontoons are accessed through a gate by the Falmouth Haven supervisor's office for which you will need a PIN number. There are showers, toilets and even a laundry in the ablutions block which is accessed by PIN number. Charges (April to October 2022) are £4.00 per metre per night with discounts for weekly stays. A short stay of two hours will cost you £1.00 per metre but anything over two hours is the daily rate.

At peak periods it would be wise to contact them in advanced for a berth 01326 310990 or VHF #12

There are mooring buoys available for visitors and they are organised by Falmouth Haven cost around £2.80 per metre a night (2022), and entitle you to use the shore-side facilities mentioned above also. The Haven has their own work boat (Arwenack) A link to a schematic of the mooring buoys can be found at:

Visitor's yacht moorings & anchorage | Falmouth Haven : Falmouth Haven

If mooring, they offer a "Premium Mooring Service" which has various freebies attached to it (free water taxi, free use of their amenities ashore, fuel discount, and some discounts with local suppliers etc)

Further options:

There is an organised anchoring area off Custom House Quay, keeping clear of the commercial docks. This is a secure and comfortable anchorage except in strong easterlies. Occasionally the harbour master will clear this anchorage to cope with shipping movements but in general you could not get closer to the town. The depths in this anchorage vary from 1.5 to 2.5 m (LAT), if in any doubts call the harbour master on VHF channel 12 " Falmouth Harbour Radio". There are charges, (£20.00 a night for 10 m 2022), but once you pay them you will be entitled to use the shoreside facilities mentioned in the paragraph above.

Shelter is quite good throughout the inner harbour except in strong winds with an easterly component, when it can become a bit rough due to the open fetch of water from St. Mawes. The Town Anchorage and Falmouth Haven are protected to a certain extent by the docks.

The Royal Cornwall Yacht Club, has one visitors mooring available at a reasonable cost and this is marked RCYC visitor. It is directly off its fine clubhouse which stands on its own quay along Greenbank, just up river of the Packet Quays development. (See charts). Contact the club on 01326 312126, or try calling the club boatmen on VHF channel M, callsign " Club Launch"

The other berthing options in this area are either Port Pendennis Marina (which has the facilities to handle superyachts) and Falmouth Marina a little bit further up the Penryn River, which we now cover.

Port Pendennis Marina Village is in the south-eastern corner of the harbour in a very sheltered spot, more or less opposite Falmout Haven. It has strong pontoon berths suitable for heavy vessels up to 70 m long. It also has a completely landlocked dock which may have space for visitors, and is entered through an automatic gate that opens a couple of hours either side of high water. Call "Port Pendennis" on VHF channel 80 or channel M for berthing availability, or berth on the outside of the breakwater pontoon that leads to the lock, and visit the reception office for the allocation of a berth. Telephone 01326 211211 during office hours. The charges (2022) are around £3.80 metre per night, with short stay berthing at £16 for three hours if available.

The Marina has all facilities, water, heavy duty electricity (£3.50 per night), etc, and has showers, toilets, laundry room, and car parking. Ashore one will find a lounge for yachtsman complete with telephone, fax and Internet. There is very tight security throughout Port Pendennis with the only access through PIN controlled entrances. The Marina is ideally placed for Falmouth Town railway station, and leaving your boat within the inner harbour for longer periods in complete safety is a real option.

They have a website at:- www.portpendennis.co.uk


The Maritime Museum is based here too, on the waterfront site known as Discovery Quay.

Regrettably plans for a new marina in the docks have now (2016) been scrapped and, although the piers between the Queens Jetty and Dutchy Wharf have been removed, that area still lies within the Falmouth Docks remit and anchoring is not permitted there.

Falmouth Marina is about a mile further up the Penryn River, after having passed Greenbank Quay. This can be recognised as you will see the Royal Cornwall yacht club, and then the Greenbank Hotel sign in large lettering on the port side. From here you will pick up the red and green channel markers which lead up to the River, (see charts). The River shallows out here but the main channel has 2 m, be aware that the southern shore has drying banks extending well out, complete with oyster beds... anchoring and running aground are not allowed. Stick to the channel. The dredged approach to the Marina has up to 1.8 m at LWS.


Locate the Easterly Cardinal beacon (Fl (3) 5s) which is a black and yellow pole with top mark, and leave it on your starboard side. It has a white board with an arrow on it showing you which side to pass. Click on the thumbnail to the left to see an enlarged plan of the entrance

This is important; the green and red markers for the main channel are just outboard of the ECM; at low water you must ignore them and be on course to leave the ECM to starboard in good time or you will end ignominiously aground just short of the marina. Go straight to the fuel pontoon (J) for allocation of a berth. The port and starboard hand buoys just past the easterly Cardinal mark show the main channel to Penryn, they are not part of the approach channel to the Marina so do not be confused.

There are plenty of visitors berths available, but it is always advisable to phone ahead on 01326 316620 or call " Falmouth Marina" on VHF channel 80, especially if you have a larger boat. Below is a link to the Falmouth Marina website.

Falmouth Marina - South Coast Marinas | Premier Marinas

The Marina has all the usual facilities including toilets and showers, 24-hour launderette, water and electricity at the berths and WiFi throughout. Calor and camping gas, and diesel available 24 hours. There are Chandlers, Marina Electronics, charter operators, car hire company a brokerage and a hairdresser all on-site. The 30 tonne travel lift and 25 tonne mobile crane can get you onshore for full repair facilities.

The prices (2022) are £3.65 per metre per night, minimum charge £29.20 A short stay of up to 4 hours is charged at £1.60 per metre, minimum £12.80 (that's not charged if you are just taking on fuel)

Most of the main Marine business are located at Penryn, rather than Falmouth itself, and Falmouth Marina is close to all of them.

Marinas and Mooring

Mylor Yacht Harbour Ltd

 

Mylor Yacht Harbour
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 5UF

  Harbour Authorities, Marinas, Moorings & Berths

Yacht Marina - Full Tidal Access/ Year Round Protection
  Call     www.mylor.com    More Info

Milford Marina Harbour Authority

 

Cleddau House
Milford Marina
Milford Haven
Pembrokeshire
SA73 3AF

  Harbour Authorities, Marinas, Moorings & Berths

Marina - 4 Gold Anchors Award
  Call     www.mhpa.co.uk    More Info

Premier Marinas (Falmouth) Ltd

 

Marina House
North Parade
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2TD

  Harbour Authorities, Marinas, Moorings & Berths

Marina
  Call     www.premiermarinas.com    More Info

FHC Visitors Yacht Haven

 

North Quay
Falmouth
TR11

  Harbour Authorities, Marinas, Moorings & Berths

Moorings /Berthing - 100 Boats
  Call     More Info

Port Falmouth Marina

 

The Docks
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 4NR

  Harbour Authorities, Marinas, Moorings & Berths

290 Berths & Visitors
  Call     www.portfalmouthmarina.com    More Info

Truro Harbour Office

 

Town Quay
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 2HJ

  Harbour Authorities, Marinas, Moorings & Berths

Harbourmaster, Visitors Pontoons, Drying Berths Alongside Town Quay.
  Call     www.portoftruro.co.uk    More Info

Falmouth Marina

 

North Parade
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2TD

  Harbour Authorities, Marinas, Moorings & Berths

375 Berths/50 Visitors
  Call     www.premiermarinas.com    More Info

Port Pendennis Marina

 

Challenger Quay
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3YL

  Harbour Authorities, Marinas, Moorings & Berths

70 Berths /40 Visitors
  Call     www.portpendennis.com    More Info

Falmouth Harbour Commissioners

 

44 Arwenack St
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3JQ

  Harbour Authorities, Marinas, Moorings & Berths

Harbour Authority, Fuel Barge, Services to Commercial Shipping
  Call     www.falmouthport.co.uk    More Info

  Facilities

Water is available for yachts at the Falmouth Haven and all the marinas. If on a Haven mooring, water will be available at the Falmouth Haven.

Diesel is available 0800 to 1800 hours from the fuel berth at Falmouth Marina; outside these hours manning reception takes priority. Diesel & petrol are also available at the fuel station, Falmouth Haven.

Calor and camping gas are stocked at The Bosuns Locker Chandlery,(this chandlery now has the distinction of being the oldest Chandlers in the UK since the closure of Capt OM Watts in London, and is delightfully old-fashioned.... I have used them myself to reliably post out obscure spares for a Taylors paraffin heater to North Africa). Gas is also available at Falmouth Marina.

There are any number of places to effect repairs, and haul out. If Falmouth Docks can dry dock ships up to 100,000 tonnes for repairs, it is quite likely that your boat can be handled in this area. Check out the business directory for potential leads. Just about any kind of work can be dealt with in the Falmouth area.

The Royal Cornwall Yacht Club was established in 1871 and possesses a fine clubhouse. It is open every day except Mondays during the summer months and visiting yacht crews are made welcome. Since 1975 it has organised the Azores and Back Race (AZAB). The facilities include showers, bar, and dining room with dinghy landing and dinghy storage. Freshwater may also be possible alongside the Club Quay by arrangement. Below is a link to the club's website:

www.royalcornwallyachtclub.org

Just about everything of interest to the boat owner will be found along the road to Penryn, and in the town there are three secondhand bookshops with good nautical selections. All the major shops are represented in the town or in an area known as the Moor, close to Prince of Wales pier. There is a Tesco Metro supermarket in this area and also the Post Office. Provisioning will be no problem with the Co-op, a Spar, and Tesco's.

For the trailer Sailer launching and recovery possible at Grove Place boatyard in Falmouth, with access at all tidal ranges. Telephone 01326 312285, and also at the village of Flushing which is opposite Falmouth. Here there is a cobbled ramp with access at one quarter of the tidal range. PwC's are banned at both these sites. Launching may be possible at the two marinas in Falmouth, contact details and websites have been previously mentioned.

Well connected for transport, a branch railway line leads to mainline rail connections at Truro. Telephone 08457 484950. There are daily bus and coach connections, call Traveline telephone 0871 2002233. Roads connects to the M5 via Plymouth or Bodmin, and Newquay Airport is about 45 minutes away by car. (Telephone 01345 222111).

Boatyards & Boatyard Services

James Wharram Designs

 

Greenbank Road
Devoran
Truro
Cornwall
TR3 6PJ

  Boatyard/Boatyard Services

Offshore Multihulls, Building Unique Sailing Catamarans - Professional Built & Self Build Designs. Online Shop



  Call     www.wharram.com    More Info

Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding Ltd

 

Tregatreath
Mylor Creek
Cornwall
TR11 5NS

  Boatyard/Boatyard Services

Modern & Classic Boatbuilding
  Call     www.Cockwells.co.uk    More Info

Freshwater Boatyard Ltd

 

Freshwater Lane
St. Mawes
Truro
Cornwall
TR2 5AR

  Boatyard/Boatyard Services

Boatyard Services, Winter Storage, Moorings, Dry Sailing, Restoration Repairs, Holiday Accommodation.

Verified By VMH Sept 2011
  Call     www.freshwaterboatyard.co.uk    More Info

LP Architecture & Yacht Design Ltd

 

13 Erisey Terrace
Penmenna House
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2AP

  Boatyard/Boatyard Services

Yacht Design & Architecture
  Call     www.Lparch.com    More Info

Rustler Yachts Ltd

 

Maritime Buildings
Falmouth Road
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR10 8AD

  Boatyard/Boatyard Services

Manufacturers of Cruising Yachts, Lifting & Launching (40T) Maintenance, Servicing and Refit Work
  Call     www.rustleryachts.com    More Info
  Boatyard/Boatyard Services

Yacht Services, 50 Ton Slipway, Full Boatyard Facilities
  Call     More Info

Heards Boatyard

 

Tregatreath
Nr Mylor
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11

  Boatyard/Boatyard Services

Boatyard
  Call     More Info

Malpas Marina

 

Malpas Marine
Truro Cornwall
TR11 1SQ

  Boatyard/Boatyard Services

Boat Moorings
  Call     More Info

Challenger Marine Ltd

 

Freemans Wharf
Falmouth Road
Penryn
Cornwall
TR10 8AD

  Boatyard/Boatyard Services

Boatyard, Volvo Penta, Fuel Cleaning, 2nd Hand Engines, Yard Services, Shipwrighting,
Berthing, Craning, Storage, Boat Sales, Engineering Verified By VMH Aug 2011
  Call     www.challengermarine.co.uk    More Info

Falmouth Boat Construction

 

Little Falmouth
Flushing
Cornwall
TR11 5TJ

  Boatyard/Boatyard Services

Riggers, Boat Construction
  Call     www.falmouthboatconstruction.com    More Info

Gaffers & Luggers Ltd

 

Tregatreath Yacht Yard
Six Turnings
Mylor Creek
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 5NS

  Boatyard/Boatyard Services

Boat Yard Services - Boat Design & Build, Repairs & Restoration, Laying Up Facilities, Moorings,
Projects, Flagpoles, History

Verified By VMH Sept 2011
  Call     www.gaffersandluggers.co.uk    More Info

Boating World

 

Landrake
Saltash
Cornwall
PL12 5ES

  Boatyard/Boatyard Services

Marine Services-Hoist, Boat Storage, Lift & Cranage, Outboard Engine Sales, General Brokerage,
Cafe.
  Call     www.boatingworldsw.co.uk    More Info

Percuil Boatyard

 

Percuil
Portscatho
Truro
Cornwall
TR2 5ES

  Boatyard/Boatyard Services

Boatyard
  Call     More Info

Pendennis Shipyard Ltd

 

The Docks
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 4NR

  Boatyard/Boatyard Services

Building & Refitting Luxury Motor & Sailing Yachts
  Call     www.pendennis.com    More Info

Chandlers

Langdon Marine Chandlers

 

2 Newbridge St
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 2AA

  Chandlers

Chandlers
  Call     More Info

The Boathouse

 

Commercial Road
Penryn
Cornwall
TR11

  Chandlers

Chandlers
  Call     More Info

Monsons

 

West End Ind Estate
Penryn
Cornwall
TR11

  Chandlers

Chandlers
  Call     More Info

Penrose Outdoors

 

Town Quay
Truro
Corwall
TR1 2HJ

  Chandlers

Chandlers
  Call     More Info

Skywave Marine Engineers

 

Falmouth Marina
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2TD

  Chandlers

Marine Electronics / Chandlers
  Call     More Info

Mylor Chandlery & Rigging

 

Mylor Yacht Harbour
Mylor
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3DQ

  Chandlers

Riggers
  Call     www.mylor.com    More Info

Fal Chandlers

 

Falmouth Yacht Marina
North Parade
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2TD

  Chandlers

Chandlers
  Call     More Info

What to Do

There is no shortage of places to eat and drink in Falmouth. For most visitors as they come ashore from the Anchorage or Falmouth Haven, Customs House Quay is the first place they see. Here you can sit outside a pub and take in the atmosphere, whilst keeping one eye on your boat. (Check the photo gallery).

From fresh Cornish pasties and fish and chips, right through to every grade of restaurant, you will find them all in Falmouth.

The following links will give you some idea of what's available.

Restaurants
http://www.eatoutcornwall.com/restaurants/falmouth/

Pubs and Eating Places
http://www.falriver.co.uk/things-to-do/food-and-drink

One "must visit" attraction is the Maritime Museum, which opened in 2003 and has rapidly achieved international acclaim. It is a joint-venture between the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, and Falmouth Maritime Museum. It has a distinctive building with a prominent tower on the waterside site known as Discovery Quay. Inside you will find a diverse collection of approximately 140 boats, hands on displays and interactive entertainment as well as all the historical information. It also offers stunning views of the harbour.

Yacht Clubs and Associations

Royal Cornwall Yacht Club

 

Greenbank Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2SP

  Yacht Clubs and Associations

Yacht Club
  Call     www.royalcornwallyachtclub.org    More Info

History

Falmouth is famous for its harbour. Together with Carrick Roads, it forms the third deepest natural harbour in the world, and the deepest in Western Europe. It is also famous for being the start or finish point of various round-the-world record-breaking voyages, such as those of Sir Francis Chichester and Dame Ellen MacArthur.

Falmouth Docks Police provide policing for the docks.


History

Falmouth Parish Church, Church Street, dedicated to "King Charles the Martyr".See also: Miss Susan Gay's Falmouth chronology

Originally called Peny-cwm-cuic, which later became 'Pennycomequick', it was the site where Henry VIII built Pendennis Castle to defend Carrick Roads, in 1540. The main town was at Penryn. Sir John Killigrew created the town of Falmouth shortly after 1613.

In the late 16th century, under threat from the Spanish Armada, the defences at Pendennis were strengthened by the building of angled ramparts.

During the Civil War, Pendennis Castle was the second to last fort to surrender to the Parliamentary Army.

After the Civil War, Sir Peter Killigrew received Royal patronage when he gave land for the building of the Parish Church, dedicated to Charles I, "the Martyr".

The news of Britain's victory (and Admiral Nelson's death) at Trafalgar was landed here from the schooner Pickle and taken to London by stagecoach.

The Falmouth Packet Service operated out of Falmouth for over 160 years between 1689 and 1851. Its purpose was to carry mail to and from Britain's growing empire. In 1839 Falmouth was the scene of the gold dust robbery when £4,600 worth of gold dust from Brazil was stolen on arrival at the port.


19th & 20th Centuries

Falmouth Docks Main EntranceThe Falmouth Docks were developed from 1858.

The Cornwall Railway reached Falmouth on 24 August 1863. The railway brought new prosperity to Falmouth, as it made it easy for tourists to reach the town. It also allowed the swift transport of the goods recently disembarked from the ships in the port. The town now has three railway stations. Falmouth Docks railway station is the original terminus and is close to Pendennis Castle and Gyllyngvase beach. Falmouth Town railway station was opened on 7 December 1970 and is convenient for the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, the waterfront, and town centre. Penmere railway station opened on 1 July 1925 towards the north of Falmouth and within easy walking distance of the top of The Moor. All three stations are served by regular trains from Truro on the Maritime Line. Penmere Station was renovated in the late 1990s, using the original sign and materials, and is now a fine example of an early 20th century railway station.

During World War II, 31 people were killed in Falmouth by German bombing. It was also the launching point for the famous Commando raid on St Nazaire. An anti-submarine net was laid from Pendennis to St Mawes, to prevent enemies entering the harbour.


Economy, industry and tourism

Falmouth Harbour, National Maritime Museum, Cornwall and Pendennis Castle.While Falmouth's maritime activity has much declined from its heyday, the docks are still a major contributor to the town's economy. It is one of the largest ports in Cornwall. Falmouth is still a cargo port and the bunkering of vessels and the transfer of cargoes also keep the port's facilities busy. The port is also becoming popular with cruise ship operators with sixty-four cruise ship calls to Falmouth due in 2007.

Further up the sheltered reaches of the Fal there are several ships laid up, awaiting sailing orders and/or new owners/charterers.

With its fine Georgian town houses converted into guest houses and small hotels, often overlooking one of the beaches, Falmouth has proven a popular holiday destination and it is now primarily a tourist resort. The five main beaches starting next to Pendennis Castle and moving along the coast towards the Helford river are Castle, Tunnel, Gyllyngvase, Swanpool and Maenporth beaches. The National Maritime Museum Cornwall opened in February 2003. The building was designed by architect, M.J. Long.

The text on this HISTORY page is covered by the following licence

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Text_of_the_GNU_Free_Documentation_License

Local Business

Brokers

Ancasta International (Cornwall)

 

Falmouth Yacht Marina
North Parade
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2TD

  Brokers/New Boat Sales

Yacht Brokers/ New Boat Sales verified by VMH 29 July 2011

Also At Dartmouth, Plymouth, Mylor & Brixham.
  Call     www.ancasta.com    More Info

Red Ensign Marine Ltd,

 

The Offices
Port Pendennis Marina
Challenger Quay
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3YL

  Brokers/New Boat Sales

Yacht Brokers
  Call     www.red-ensign.com    More Info

Team Ricochet Ltd

 

Old Church Road
Mawnan Smith
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 5HU

  Brokers/New Boat Sales

Management Consultants, Marine Marketing, & Export Advice
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The Select Yacht Group Ltd

 

Rock
Wadebridge
Cornwall
PL27 6NT

  Brokers/New Boat Sales

Yacht Sales
  Call     www.selectyachts.co.uk    More Info

Westways of Plymouth Ltd

 

45 Arwenack St
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3JH

  Brokers/New Boat Sales

Boat Sales
  Call     More Info

FBC Yacht Sales

 

Little Falmouth
Flushing
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 5TJ

  Brokers/New Boat Sales

Boat Sales
  Call     www.fbcyachtsales.co.uk    More Info

Yachtsnet Ltd

 

8 Stratton Terrace
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2SY

  Brokers/New Boat Sales

Yacht Brokers
  Call     www.yachtsnet.co.uk    More Info

Norman Pearn & Company Ltd

 

Millpool Boatyard
Looe
Cornwall
PL13 2AE

  Brokers/New Boat Sales

Boat Sales
  Call     www.looeboats.co.uk    More Info

Macgregor Yachts International Ltd

 

Ponsharden
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2SE

  Brokers/New Boat Sales

Yacht Manufacturer
  Call     www.macgregor.com    More Info

Boat-Charters

Portway Yacht Charters/Trysail.net

 

Falmouth Yacht Marina
North Parade
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2TD

  Boat Charters

Yacht Charters, Sail & Motor Cruising Training - Beginning to Yachtmaster, Own Boat Tuition, VHF Tuition
  Call     www.trisail.net    More Info

Sailaway St Anthony Ltd

 

St Anthony
Manaccan
Helston
Cornwall
TR12 6JW

  Boat Charters

Hire Fleet, Moorings, Winter Staoage, Repairs and Maintenance, Chandlers
  Call     www.stanthony.co.uk    More Info

Trysail Sailing Charters

 

Falmouth Yacht Marina
North Parade
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2TD

  Boat Charters

Sea School, Yacht Charters
  Call     www.trysail.net    More Info

Moet Skippered Powerboat Charter

 

Gwel An Porth
Harbour Terrace
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2AW

  Boat Charters

Powerboat Charter
  Call     More Info

Zuza Expeditions Ltd

 

Little Falmouth House
Little Falmouth
Flushing
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 5TJ

  Boat Charters

Yacht Charter - A Sailing Research Vessel, Diving Projects, Underwater Photography Etc
  Call     www.zuzaexpeditions.com    More Info

Divers

Sea Fans Scuba School Ltd

 

Maenporth
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 5HN

  Divers/Diving and related services

Diving
  Call     More Info

Go Dive Ltd

 

21 Gyllyng St
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3EJ

  Divers/Diving and related services

Diving
  Call     More Info

Sea-Wide Services

 

Falmouth Wharves
North Parade
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2TD

  Divers/Diving and related services

Divers
  Call     More Info

Falmouth Marine Divers Ltd

 

Tidal House
Commercial Road
Penryn
Cornwall
TR10 8AL

  Divers/Diving and related services

Divers
  Call     www.fdmarine.com    More Info

Cornish Diving & Watersports

 

Bar Road
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 4BN

  Divers/Diving and related services

Diving, Snorkelling, Free Diving, Spear Fishing, Falmouth Dive Trips, Clothing Store.
Located 200 Metres from The Slipway For Boat Launching
  Call     www.2thirdsblue.co.uk    More Info

Marine-Engineering

Marine Trak Ltd (2)

 

Mylor Yacht Harbour
Falmouth Cornwall
TR11 5UF

  Marine Engineering

Marine Engineers
  Call     More Info

S Caddy Marine Engineers

 

Penryn
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11

  Marine Engineering

Marine Engineer
  Call     More Info

S Francis Marine Engineers

 

Penryn
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11

  Marine Engineering

Marine Engineer
  Call     More Info

Metal Surgery Ltd

 

Kernick Industrial Estate
Penryn
Cornwall
TR10 9EP

  Marine Engineering

Precision Engineering, Engine Repairs, Metal Stitching of Casting
  Call     More Info

Marine Engineering Looe

 

The Quay
East Looe
Cornwall
PL13 1AQ

  Marine Engineering

Marine Engineering
  Call     www.marine-engineering-looe.co.uk    More Info

Wills Ridley Ltd

 

Unit 1
Kernick Business Park
Annear Road
Penryn
Cornwall
TR10 9EW

  Marine Engineering

Steering Systems
  Call     www.wills-ridley.com    More Info

Marine-Electrics

Microcomms Marine Ltd

 

New Portreath Road
Redruth
Cornwall
TR16 4QL

  Marine Electrics/Electronics

National Marine and Communications
  Call     www.watchmonitor.co.uk    More Info

Triskel Marine Ltd

 

12 St Fimbarrus Road
Fowey
Cornwall
PL23 1JJ

  Marine Electrics/Electronics

Sound Testing to ISO 14509, Designs Guidance Systems, Data Collection Buoys
  Call     www.triskelmarine.co.uk    More Info

Simrad Marine Electronics

 

Mylor Yacht Harbour
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 5UF

  Marine Electrics/Electronics

Marine Electronics
  Call     More Info

Outboard-Sales-and-Service

Outboard Sales & Service

 

Commercial Road
Penryn
Falmouth
TR11

  Outboard Sales and Service

New /Used Outboards, Sales, Service & Repairs
  Call     More Info

Robin Curnow

 

Falmouth
Penryn
Cornwall
TR11

  Outboard Sales and Service

Outboards/ Seagull Agents
  Call     More Info

Sea-Schools

B.A.T.S. ( Blind At Sea)

 

Sailing Club For The Blind
1 Vernon Place
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3BE

  Sea Schools

Registered Charity Assisting The Blind At Sea
  Call     More Info

Elemental UK Swanpool

 

Swanpool Beach
Swanpool
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 5BG

  Sea Schools

Sea School
  Call     www.elementaluk.com    More Info

On Course

 

33 St Gluvias St
Penryn
Cornwall
TR10 8BJ

  Sea Schools

Sea School
  Call     More Info

Falmouth School of Sailing

 

The Boat Park
Grove Place
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 4AU

  Sea Schools

Sea School
  Call     www.falmouthschoolofsailing.co.uk    More Info

Falmouth Marine School

 

Killigrew St
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3QS

  Sea Schools

Sea School
  Call     www.falmouthmarineschool.ac.uk    More Info

Falmouth Sail Training Ship Hardiesse

 

Basement
9 Frankland Close
Swanvale
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 4AE

  Sea Schools

Sea School
  Call     More Info

Falmouth/Penryn AE Centre

 

Tregenver
Tregenver Road
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2QW

  Sea Schools

Sea School
  Call     www.cornwall.gov.uk    More Info

Windsport International

 

Churchtown Farm
Mylor Harbour
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 5UF

  Sea Schools

Sea School
  Call     www.windsport.co.uk    More Info

Mylor Sailing School & Yacht Club

 

Mylor Sailing School, Mylor Yacht Harbour
Mylor
Churchtown
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 5UF

  Sea Schools

Sea School & Yacht Club
  Call     www.mylorsailingschool.co.uk    More Info

Restronquet Sailing Club

 

Mylor Harbour
Mylor Churchtown
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 5UF

  Sea Schools

Sea School
  Call     www.mylorsailingclub.org    More Info

Eves Sailing School

 

Parton Vrane
Portscatho
Truro
Cornwall
TR2 5ET

  Sea Schools

Sea School
  Call     www.classic-sailing.co.uk    More Info

Roseland Paddle & Sail

 

Percuil Boatyard
Portscatho
Truro
Cornwall
TR2 5ES

  Sea Schools

Sea School
  Call     www.paddleandsail.com    More Info

Roseland Outdoor Education Centre

 

St. Just In Roseland
Truro
Cornwall
TR2 5JA

  Sea Schools

Sea School
  Call     www.cgfl.cornwall.gov.uk/outdoors    More Info

Loe Beach Watersports Centre

 

Loe Beach
Feock
Truro
Cornwall
TR3 6SH

  Sea Schools

Sea School Boat Hire, Activities & Courses
  Call     www.loebeach.co.uk    More Info

Seajay

 

10 Holywell Road
Playing Place
Truro
Cornwall
TR3 6EP

  Sea Schools

Sea School
   More Info

Stithians Lake - South west Lakes Trust

 

Stithians Lake
Menherion
Redruth
Cornwall
TR16 6NW

  Sea Schools

Sea School
  Call     www.swlakestrust.org.uk    More Info

Robert Warren

 

Portscatho
Truro
Cornwall
TR2 5EL

  Sea Schools

Sea School
  Call     More Info

Falmouth Watersports Association

 

Boat Park
Grove Place
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 4NU

  Sea Schools

Water Sports
  Call     More Info

Flushing Sailing Club

 

New Quay
Flushing
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 5UB

  Sea Schools

Sailing Club
  Call     More Info

Truro College Watersports Centre

 

Tregye
Tregye Road
Carnon Downs
Truro
Cornwall
TR3 6JH

  Sea Schools

Sea School
  Call     www.trurocollege.ac.uk    More Info

St Mawes Sailing Club

 

1 The Quay
St. Mawes
Truro
Cornwall
TR2 5DG

  Sea Schools

Sailing Club
  Call     www.stmawessailing.co.uk    More Info

Sailmakers-Repair-and-Covers

SKB Sails Ltd

 

The Sail Loft
Commercial Road
Penryn
Cornwall
TR10 8AG

  Sailmakers, Repair & Covers

Sailmakers
  Call     More Info

Penrose Sailmakers

 

50 Church St
Upton Slip
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3DS

  Sailmakers, Repair & Covers

Sail Maker & Repair
  Call     More Info

S K B Sails

 

The Sail Loft
Commercial Road
Penryn
Cornwall
TR10 8AG

  Sailmakers, Repair & Covers

Sail Maker & Repair
  Call     More Info

Yacht-Survey-and-Designs

David Cox Marine Surveyors & Consultants Ltd

 

Halvosso Farm
Mabe
Penryn
Cornwall
TR10 9BY

  Yacht Survey and Designs

Yacht Surveyor
  Call     More Info

Nick Healey

 

15 Dunstanville Terrace
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2SW

  Yacht Survey and Designs

Yacht Surveyor (UK & Spain)
  Call     www.nickhealey.co.uk    More Info

Julian Pizey

 

The Copse
Tregye Road
Carnon Downs
Near Truro
Cornwall
TR3 6JH

  Yacht Survey and Designs

Marine Surveys - Pre-Purchase, Insurance, Valuations, Accident Repairs.
Specialists In Timber & GRP.
Work Mainly In The SW of UK, Plus UK Wide & Spain.


  Call     More Info

Jonathan Milton Boat Surveyor

 

Tregaire Barton Farm
Portscatho
Truro
Cornwall
TR2 5EP

  Yacht Survey and Designs

Marine Surveyor & Consultant
Pre-Purchase, Re-Insurance Surveys, Damage Surveys, Consultancy Repairs & Re-Builds.

  Call     www.jonathanmilton.co.uk    More Info

Coastline Surveys Ltd

 

1 Marine House
Falmouth Marina
North Parade
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2TD

  Yacht Survey and Designs

Full Range of Marine, Coastal & Waterways Surveys
Bathymetric & Hydrographic Surveys, Geographical Remote Sensing, Geotechnical Testing & Sampling, Environmental surveys, Soil Physiochemical Testing
  Call     www.coastlinesurveys.co.uk    More Info

Marine Techniques

 

5 Fox's Lane
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 4DS

  Yacht Survey and Designs

Sailmakers & Much More
  Call     www.marine-techniques.co.uk/sailmakers.htm    More Info

Other-Businesses

Plasmenai Sailing

 

North Wales

  Other Businesses

RYA Training School
  Call     www.plasmenai.co.uk    More Info

Global Yacht Services

 

Office 6
Kern's House
Threemilestone Industrial Estate
Truro
Cornwall
TR4 9LD

  Other Businesses

Fuel Polishing, Shrink Wrap, Crew Registration
  Call     www.globalyachtservices.co.uk    More Info

Compass Adjusters

 

Marine Instruments
Upton Slip
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3DQ

  Other Businesses

Compass Adjusters
  Call     More Info

Inflatable Boat Services

 

15 Far North Parade
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2TG

  Other Businesses

Liferaft Service / Repair
  Call     More Info

Port Navas Yacht Club

 

Port Navas
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 5RJ

  Other Businesses

Moorings, Restaurant/Bar, Holiday Accommodation
  Call     www.pnyc.co.uk    More Info

Uncategorised

B.A.T.S. ( Blind At Sea)

 

Sailing Club For The Blind
1 Vernon Place
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3BE

  Sea Schools

Registered Charity Assisting The Blind At Sea
  Call     More Info

David Cox Marine Surveyors & Consultants Ltd

 

Halvosso Farm
Mabe
Penryn
Cornwall
TR10 9BY

  Yacht Survey and Designs

Yacht Surveyor
  Call     More Info

Nick Healey

 

15 Dunstanville Terrace
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2SW

  Yacht Survey and Designs

Yacht Surveyor (UK & Spain)
  Call     www.nickhealey.co.uk    More Info

Julian Pizey

 

The Copse
Tregye Road
Carnon Downs
Near Truro
Cornwall
TR3 6JH

  Yacht Survey and Designs

Marine Surveys - Pre-Purchase, Insurance, Valuations, Accident Repairs.
Specialists In Timber & GRP.
Work Mainly In The SW of UK, Plus UK Wide & Spain.


  Call     More Info

Jonathan Milton Boat Surveyor

 

Tregaire Barton Farm
Portscatho
Truro
Cornwall
TR2 5EP

  Yacht Survey and Designs

Marine Surveyor & Consultant
Pre-Purchase, Re-Insurance Surveys, Damage Surveys, Consultancy Repairs & Re-Builds.

  Call     www.jonathanmilton.co.uk    More Info

Ancasta International (Cornwall)

 

Falmouth Yacht Marina
North Parade
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2TD

  Brokers/New Boat Sales

Yacht Brokers/ New Boat Sales verified by VMH 29 July 2011

Also At Dartmouth, Plymouth, Mylor & Brixham.
  Call     www.ancasta.com    More Info

Sea Fans Scuba School Ltd

 

Maenporth
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 5HN

  Divers/Diving and related services

Diving
  Call     More Info

Red Ensign Marine Ltd,

 

The Offices
Port Pendennis Marina
Challenger Quay
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3YL

  Brokers/New Boat Sales

Yacht Brokers
  Call     www.red-ensign.com    More Info

James Wharram Designs

 

Greenbank Road
Devoran
Truro
Cornwall
TR3 6PJ

  Boatyard/Boatyard Services

Offshore Multihulls, Building Unique Sailing Catamarans - Professional Built & Self Build Designs. Online Shop



  Call     www.wharram.com    More Info

Langdon Marine Chandlers

 

2 Newbridge St
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 2AA

  Chandlers

Chandlers
  Call     More Info

Outboard Sales & Service

 

Commercial Road
Penryn
Falmouth
TR11

  Outboard Sales and Service

New /Used Outboards, Sales, Service & Repairs
  Call     More Info

Coastline Surveys Ltd

 

1 Marine House
Falmouth Marina
North Parade
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2TD

  Yacht Survey and Designs

Full Range of Marine, Coastal & Waterways Surveys
Bathymetric & Hydrographic Surveys, Geographical Remote Sensing, Geotechnical Testing & Sampling, Environmental surveys, Soil Physiochemical Testing
  Call     www.coastlinesurveys.co.uk    More Info

Elemental UK Swanpool

 

Swanpool Beach
Swanpool
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 5BG

  Sea Schools

Sea School
  Call     www.elementaluk.com    More Info

On Course

 

33 St Gluvias St
Penryn
Cornwall
TR10 8BJ

  Sea Schools

Sea School
  Call     More Info

Plasmenai Sailing

 

North Wales

  Other Businesses

RYA Training School
  Call     www.plasmenai.co.uk    More Info

Red-Ensign Brokerage

 

The Offices
Port Pendennis Marina
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3XZ

  

Boat Brokerage
  Call     www.red-ensign.com    More Info

Microcomms Marine Ltd

 

New Portreath Road
Redruth
Cornwall
TR16 4QL

  Marine Electrics/Electronics

National Marine and Communications
  Call     www.watchmonitor.co.uk    More Info

Mylor Yacht Harbour Ltd

 

Mylor Yacht Harbour
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 5UF

  Harbour Authorities, Marinas, Moorings & Berths

Yacht Marina - Full Tidal Access/ Year Round Protection
  Call     www.mylor.com    More Info

Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding Ltd

 

Tregatreath
Mylor Creek
Cornwall
TR11 5NS

  Boatyard/Boatyard Services

Modern & Classic Boatbuilding
  Call     www.Cockwells.co.uk    More Info

Freshwater Boatyard Ltd

 

Freshwater Lane
St. Mawes
Truro
Cornwall
TR2 5AR

  Boatyard/Boatyard Services

Boatyard Services, Winter Storage, Moorings, Dry Sailing, Restoration Repairs, Holiday Accommodation.

Verified By VMH Sept 2011
  Call     www.freshwaterboatyard.co.uk    More Info

Global Yacht Services

 

Office 6
Kern's House
Threemilestone Industrial Estate
Truro
Cornwall
TR4 9LD

  Other Businesses

Fuel Polishing, Shrink Wrap, Crew Registration
  Call     www.globalyachtservices.co.uk    More Info

Marine Techniques

 

5 Fox's Lane
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 4DS

  Yacht Survey and Designs

Sailmakers & Much More
  Call     www.marine-techniques.co.uk/sailmakers.htm    More Info

Milford Marina Harbour Authority

 

Cleddau House
Milford Marina
Milford Haven
Pembrokeshire
SA73 3AF

  Harbour Authorities, Marinas, Moorings & Berths

Marina - 4 Gold Anchors Award
  Call     www.mhpa.co.uk    More Info

LP Architecture & Yacht Design Ltd

 

13 Erisey Terrace
Penmenna House
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2AP

  Boatyard/Boatyard Services

Yacht Design & Architecture
  Call     www.Lparch.com    More Info

Falmouth School of Sailing

 

The Boat Park
Grove Place
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 4AU

  Sea Schools

Sea School
  Call     www.falmouthschoolofsailing.co.uk    More Info

Portway Yacht Charters/Trysail.net

 

Falmouth Yacht Marina
North Parade
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2TD

  Boat Charters

Yacht Charters, Sail & Motor Cruising Training - Beginning to Yachtmaster, Own Boat Tuition, VHF Tuition
  Call     www.trisail.net    More Info

Premier Marinas (Falmouth) Ltd

 

Marina House
North Parade
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2TD

  Harbour Authorities, Marinas, Moorings & Berths

Marina
  Call     www.premiermarinas.com    More Info

Rustler Yachts Ltd

 

Maritime Buildings
Falmouth Road
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR10 8AD

  Boatyard/Boatyard Services

Manufacturers of Cruising Yachts, Lifting & Launching (40T) Maintenance, Servicing and Refit Work
  Call     www.rustleryachts.com    More Info

Sailaway St Anthony Ltd

 

St Anthony
Manaccan
Helston
Cornwall
TR12 6JW

  Boat Charters

Hire Fleet, Moorings, Winter Staoage, Repairs and Maintenance, Chandlers
  Call     www.stanthony.co.uk    More Info

Team Ricochet Ltd

 

Old Church Road
Mawnan Smith
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 5HU

  Brokers/New Boat Sales

Management Consultants, Marine Marketing, & Export Advice
  Call     More Info

The Select Yacht Group Ltd

 

Rock
Wadebridge
Cornwall
PL27 6NT

  Brokers/New Boat Sales

Yacht Sales
  Call     www.selectyachts.co.uk    More Info

FHC Visitors Yacht Haven

 

North Quay
Falmouth
TR11

  Harbour Authorities, Marinas, Moorings & Berths

Moorings /Berthing - 100 Boats
  Call     More Info

Falmouth Marine School

 

Killigrew St
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3QS

  Sea Schools

Sea School
  Call     www.falmouthmarineschool.ac.uk    More Info

Falmouth Sail Training Ship Hardiesse

 

Basement
9 Frankland Close
Swanvale
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 4AE

  Sea Schools

Sea School
  Call     More Info

Falmouth/Penryn AE Centre

 

Tregenver
Tregenver Road
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2QW

  Sea Schools

Sea School
  Call     www.cornwall.gov.uk    More Info

Windsport International

 

Churchtown Farm
Mylor Harbour
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 5UF

  Sea Schools

Sea School
  Call     www.windsport.co.uk    More Info

Mylor Sailing School & Yacht Club

 

Mylor Sailing School, Mylor Yacht Harbour
Mylor
Churchtown
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 5UF

  Sea Schools

Sea School & Yacht Club
  Call     www.mylorsailingschool.co.uk    More Info

Restronquet Sailing Club

 

Mylor Harbour
Mylor Churchtown
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 5UF

  Sea Schools

Sea School
  Call     www.mylorsailingclub.org    More Info

Eves Sailing School

 

Parton Vrane
Portscatho
Truro
Cornwall
TR2 5ET

  Sea Schools

Sea School
  Call     www.classic-sailing.co.uk    More Info

Roseland Paddle & Sail

 

Percuil Boatyard
Portscatho
Truro
Cornwall
TR2 5ES

  Sea Schools

Sea School
  Call     www.paddleandsail.com    More Info

Roseland Outdoor Education Centre

 

St. Just In Roseland
Truro
Cornwall
TR2 5JA

  Sea Schools

Sea School
  Call     www.cgfl.cornwall.gov.uk/outdoors    More Info

Loe Beach Watersports Centre

 

Loe Beach
Feock
Truro
Cornwall
TR3 6SH

  Sea Schools

Sea School Boat Hire, Activities & Courses
  Call     www.loebeach.co.uk    More Info

Seajay

 

10 Holywell Road
Playing Place
Truro
Cornwall
TR3 6EP

  Sea Schools

Sea School
   More Info

Stithians Lake - South west Lakes Trust

 

Stithians Lake
Menherion
Redruth
Cornwall
TR16 6NW

  Sea Schools

Sea School
  Call     www.swlakestrust.org.uk    More Info

Robert Warren

 

Portscatho
Truro
Cornwall
TR2 5EL

  Sea Schools

Sea School
  Call     More Info

Port Falmouth Marina

 

The Docks
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 4NR

  Harbour Authorities, Marinas, Moorings & Berths

290 Berths & Visitors
  Call     www.portfalmouthmarina.com    More Info

Truro Harbour Office

 

Town Quay
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 2HJ

  Harbour Authorities, Marinas, Moorings & Berths

Harbourmaster, Visitors Pontoons, Drying Berths Alongside Town Quay.
  Call     www.portoftruro.co.uk    More Info

Falmouth Marina

 

North Parade
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2TD

  Harbour Authorities, Marinas, Moorings & Berths

375 Berths/50 Visitors
  Call     www.premiermarinas.com    More Info

Port Pendennis Marina

 

Challenger Quay
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3YL

  Harbour Authorities, Marinas, Moorings & Berths

70 Berths /40 Visitors
  Call     www.portpendennis.com    More Info

The Boathouse

 

Commercial Road
Penryn
Cornwall
TR11

  Chandlers

Chandlers
  Call     More Info

Monsons

 

West End Ind Estate
Penryn
Cornwall
TR11

  Chandlers

Chandlers
  Call     More Info

Penrose Outdoors

 

Town Quay
Truro
Corwall
TR1 2HJ

  Chandlers

Chandlers
  Call     More Info

Compass Adjusters

 

Marine Instruments
Upton Slip
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3DQ

  Other Businesses

Compass Adjusters
  Call     More Info

Inflatable Boat Services

 

15 Far North Parade
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2TG

  Other Businesses

Liferaft Service / Repair
  Call     More Info
  Boatyard/Boatyard Services

Yacht Services, 50 Ton Slipway, Full Boatyard Facilities
  Call     More Info

Heards Boatyard

 

Tregatreath
Nr Mylor
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11

  Boatyard/Boatyard Services

Boatyard
  Call     More Info

Malpas Marina

 

Malpas Marine
Truro Cornwall
TR11 1SQ

  Boatyard/Boatyard Services

Boat Moorings
  Call     More Info

Marine Trak Ltd (2)

 

Mylor Yacht Harbour
Falmouth Cornwall
TR11 5UF

  Marine Engineering

Marine Engineers
  Call     More Info

Robin Curnow

 

Falmouth
Penryn
Cornwall
TR11

  Outboard Sales and Service

Outboards/ Seagull Agents
  Call     More Info

S Caddy Marine Engineers

 

Penryn
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11

  Marine Engineering

Marine Engineer
  Call     More Info

S Francis Marine Engineers

 

Penryn
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11

  Marine Engineering

Marine Engineer
  Call     More Info

Go Dive Ltd

 

21 Gyllyng St
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3EJ

  Divers/Diving and related services

Diving
  Call     More Info

Skywave Marine Engineers

 

Falmouth Marina
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2TD

  Chandlers

Marine Electronics / Chandlers
  Call     More Info

SKB Sails Ltd

 

The Sail Loft
Commercial Road
Penryn
Cornwall
TR10 8AG

  Sailmakers, Repair & Covers

Sailmakers
  Call     More Info

Challenger Marine Ltd

 

Freemans Wharf
Falmouth Road
Penryn
Cornwall
TR10 8AD

  Boatyard/Boatyard Services

Boatyard, Volvo Penta, Fuel Cleaning, 2nd Hand Engines, Yard Services, Shipwrighting,
Berthing, Craning, Storage, Boat Sales, Engineering Verified By VMH Aug 2011
  Call     www.challengermarine.co.uk    More Info

Falmouth Boat Construction

 

Little Falmouth
Flushing
Cornwall
TR11 5TJ

  Boatyard/Boatyard Services

Riggers, Boat Construction
  Call     www.falmouthboatconstruction.com    More Info

Sea-Wide Services

 

Falmouth Wharves
North Parade
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2TD

  Divers/Diving and related services

Divers
  Call     More Info

Falmouth Marine Divers Ltd

 

Tidal House
Commercial Road
Penryn
Cornwall
TR10 8AL

  Divers/Diving and related services

Divers
  Call     www.fdmarine.com    More Info

Mylor Chandlery & Rigging

 

Mylor Yacht Harbour
Mylor
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3DQ

  Chandlers

Riggers
  Call     www.mylor.com    More Info

Royal Cornwall Yacht Club

 

Greenbank Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2SP

  Yacht Clubs and Associations

Yacht Club
  Call     www.royalcornwallyachtclub.org    More Info

Falmouth Watersports Association

 

Boat Park
Grove Place
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 4NU

  Sea Schools

Water Sports
  Call     More Info

Flushing Sailing Club

 

New Quay
Flushing
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 5UB

  Sea Schools

Sailing Club
  Call     More Info

Westways of Plymouth Ltd

 

45 Arwenack St
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3JH

  Brokers/New Boat Sales

Boat Sales
  Call     More Info

FBC Yacht Sales

 

Little Falmouth
Flushing
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 5TJ

  Brokers/New Boat Sales

Boat Sales
  Call     www.fbcyachtsales.co.uk    More Info

Yachtsnet Ltd

 

8 Stratton Terrace
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2SY

  Brokers/New Boat Sales

Yacht Brokers
  Call     www.yachtsnet.co.uk    More Info

Gaffers & Luggers Ltd

 

Tregatreath Yacht Yard
Six Turnings
Mylor Creek
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 5NS

  Boatyard/Boatyard Services

Boat Yard Services - Boat Design & Build, Repairs & Restoration, Laying Up Facilities, Moorings,
Projects, Flagpoles, History

Verified By VMH Sept 2011
  Call     www.gaffersandluggers.co.uk    More Info

Boating World

 

Landrake
Saltash
Cornwall
PL12 5ES

  Boatyard/Boatyard Services

Marine Services-Hoist, Boat Storage, Lift & Cranage, Outboard Engine Sales, General Brokerage,
Cafe.
  Call     www.boatingworldsw.co.uk    More Info

Port Navas Yacht Club

 

Port Navas
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 5RJ

  Other Businesses

Moorings, Restaurant/Bar, Holiday Accommodation
  Call     www.pnyc.co.uk    More Info

Penrose Sailmakers

 

50 Church St
Upton Slip
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3DS

  Sailmakers, Repair & Covers

Sail Maker & Repair
  Call     More Info

S K B Sails

 

The Sail Loft
Commercial Road
Penryn
Cornwall
TR10 8AG

  Sailmakers, Repair & Covers

Sail Maker & Repair
  Call     More Info

Cornish Diving & Watersports

 

Bar Road
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 4BN

  Divers/Diving and related services

Diving, Snorkelling, Free Diving, Spear Fishing, Falmouth Dive Trips, Clothing Store.
Located 200 Metres from The Slipway For Boat Launching
  Call     www.2thirdsblue.co.uk    More Info

Metal Surgery Ltd

 

Kernick Industrial Estate
Penryn
Cornwall
TR10 9EP

  Marine Engineering

Precision Engineering, Engine Repairs, Metal Stitching of Casting
  Call     More Info

Classic Sailing

 

Parton Vrane
Portscatho
Truro
Cornwall
TR2 5ET

  

Classic Sailing mix of tall ships and traditional vessels is constantly changing with new ships and voyages being added throughout the year.

There are long ocean adventure voyages and short weekend breaks in UK coastal waters. No experience is required on the majority of voyages and solo travellers are welcome without additional charge.

Sailing is a self contained holiday and considering that the prices include meals and accommodation they are always very good value.

If you already know you enjoy sailing then it's time to try some Classic Sailing.

Oosterschelde, Gilbert Pépin Location: Vernon, France 29.5.2009 Testimonials

I want to thank the crew for the three magnificent days passed on board, between "Golfe du Morbihan" and "Le Havre". I sailed on numerous occasions on about ten different tall ships, and this sailing on Oosterschelde is the best experience I ever had. I was impressed by the good performances of the ship, and by the way the crew adjusts sails permanently so that the ship always gives the best ; it was an immense pleasure to participate of my best in all these operations. I regret that our different languages did not allow us to communicate more, because all the crew members were really very nice and very thoughtful with us. I have now only an envy: to embark again on Oosterschelde, to be on the deck to participate in the laborers of sails, to climb on the mast to help the crew, and to share again these excellent moments given by sailing on Oosterschelde !!! (Excuse my bad English, which is the one from a French...) Thanks again Gilbert

  Call     www.classic-sailing.co.uk    More Info

Halcyon Yachts

 

42
woodland Avenue
Penryn
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR10 8PG

  

Our Skippers are meticulous and thorough and will take every step to ensure your boat arrives in the best possible condition. When we have assigned you with your personal Skipper, we will send you a full CV with independent references. We only employ the best. Our personal service ensures a close relationship between the owner and the delivery Skipper. Experienced Skippers: - Commercially Endorsed Ocean Master or higher - CVs and independent references provided - Full handover, valet and yacht report Full Support: - Over 20 years' experience in the industry - Support and advice available 7 days a week - Regular updates from your skipper - Yacht tracking facility.

High Recommendation. Verified By VMH Sept 2011
  Call     www.halcyonyachts.com    More Info

Seaworthy Services

 

59 Polmennor Rd
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR115UY

  

Yacht, small craft, commercial craft and superyacht surveyors and consultants.
Pre-purchase and full condition surveys. Damage and Insurance surveys. Rig inspections. Tonnage measurements. Valuations.
Operating throughout the UK, Europe and the borders of the Atlantic Ocean, though primarily Cornwall and Devon.
Call for a no obligation chat about your requirements or queries.
  Call     www.seaworthyservices.co.uk    More Info

Percuil Boatyard

 

Percuil
Portscatho
Truro
Cornwall
TR2 5ES

  Boatyard/Boatyard Services

Boatyard
  Call     More Info

Pendennis Shipyard Ltd

 

The Docks
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 4NR

  Boatyard/Boatyard Services

Building & Refitting Luxury Motor & Sailing Yachts
  Call     www.pendennis.com    More Info

Cornish Cruising Charters

 

Falmouth Yacht Marina
North Parade
Falmouth Marina
Cornwall
TR11 2TD

  

Yacht / Motorboat & Rib Charters, Yacht Delivery, Boat Sales, RYA Courses, Sailing Cruises

Contact Nick & Caroline
  Call     www.cornishcruising.com    More Info

Falmouth Harbour Commissioners

 

44 Arwenack St
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3JQ

  Harbour Authorities, Marinas, Moorings & Berths

Harbour Authority, Fuel Barge, Services to Commercial Shipping
  Call     www.falmouthport.co.uk    More Info

Trysail Sailing Charters

 

Falmouth Yacht Marina
North Parade
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2TD

  Boat Charters

Sea School, Yacht Charters
  Call     www.trysail.net    More Info

Norman Pearn & Company Ltd

 

Millpool Boatyard
Looe
Cornwall
PL13 2AE

  Brokers/New Boat Sales

Boat Sales
  Call     www.looeboats.co.uk    More Info

Marine Engineering Looe

 

The Quay
East Looe
Cornwall
PL13 1AQ

  Marine Engineering

Marine Engineering
  Call     www.marine-engineering-looe.co.uk    More Info

Macgregor Yachts International Ltd

 

Ponsharden
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2SE

  Brokers/New Boat Sales

Yacht Manufacturer
  Call     www.macgregor.com    More Info

Wills Ridley Ltd

 

Unit 1
Kernick Business Park
Annear Road
Penryn
Cornwall
TR10 9EW

  Marine Engineering

Steering Systems
  Call     www.wills-ridley.com    More Info

Triskel Marine Ltd

 

12 St Fimbarrus Road
Fowey
Cornwall
PL23 1JJ

  Marine Electrics/Electronics

Sound Testing to ISO 14509, Designs Guidance Systems, Data Collection Buoys
  Call     www.triskelmarine.co.uk    More Info

Truro College Watersports Centre

 

Tregye
Tregye Road
Carnon Downs
Truro
Cornwall
TR3 6JH

  Sea Schools

Sea School
  Call     www.trurocollege.ac.uk    More Info

Fal Chandlers

 

Falmouth Yacht Marina
North Parade
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2TD

  Chandlers

Chandlers
  Call     More Info

Moet Skippered Powerboat Charter

 

Gwel An Porth
Harbour Terrace
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 2AW

  Boat Charters

Powerboat Charter
  Call     More Info

Simrad Marine Electronics

 

Mylor Yacht Harbour
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 5UF

  Marine Electrics/Electronics

Marine Electronics
  Call     More Info

St Mawes Sailing Club

 

1 The Quay
St. Mawes
Truro
Cornwall
TR2 5DG

  Sea Schools

Sailing Club
  Call     www.stmawessailing.co.uk    More Info

Zuza Expeditions Ltd

 

Little Falmouth House
Little Falmouth
Flushing
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 5TJ

  Boat Charters

Yacht Charter - A Sailing Research Vessel, Diving Projects, Underwater Photography Etc
  Call     www.zuzaexpeditions.com    More Info

Tide Information for falmouth-marinas

HW Dover -6.10 MHWS 5.3m MHWN 4.2m MLWN 1.9m MLWS 0.6m
 

April 2026

 
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HW04:025.0
LW10:460.6
HW16:284.9
LW23:070.5
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HW04:455.2
LW11:300.4
HW17:095.1
LW23:500.3
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HW05:295.2
LW12:120.3
HW17:505.2
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LW00:310.2
HW06:145.2
LW12:510.3
HW18:315.2
20
LW01:100.3
HW06:565.1
LW13:290.4
HW19:115.1
21
LW01:490.5
HW07:384.9
LW14:070.7
HW19:534.9
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LW02:310.7
HW08:234.6
LW14:501.0
HW20:404.6
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Stayed for one night last week.
29 Apr 2024 by Chris99
We paid £44.63 for a 10.5m boat with electricity. On approach, we tried Pendennis marina but they really didn't seem interested in us for some reason. Then tried Falmouth Haven and they were out of diesel and the office was about to close so we pressed on to Falmouth Marina. Filled up with diesel on the way in. Staff were helpful although it took a few tries to pay as the night staff couldn't access the payment system. Really nice facilities and the pub does very good food.
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Not all is well here.
22 May 2023 by Serenity of Pwllheli
Recent visit to Aberystwyth Marina prompted some advance research on line. It is evident that the owners of the marina are neglecting some crucial aspects of it. Not least they have not paid some of their staff for many weeks. The staff are really helpful and go out of their way to assist. One was extremely apologetic as the price per meter had increased to £5.00. However by the afternoon of our second day that price had come down, but still expensive for a marina in which access is limited to a 3 hours either side highwater. He hadn’t been paid for nearly 9 weeks. He continues to work out of loyalty to his customers on the marina. A great pity the owners do not show the same loyalty to their staff and customers. Aberystwyth is well worth a visit, unless the situation in the marina improves that will not be possible soon.
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Visitor mooring bouys
17 Apr 2023 by Kdunn
Night of 17/04/23. Only 1 mooring bouy at the moment .
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Well Done FYB
03 Sep 2022 by Tidal Tim
We had a major VP2030 engine failure in July '22 which resulted in a new engine, gearbox, saildrive and folding prop. Jerry and the staff at Falmouth Yacht Brokers (Volvo agents) in Penryn were welcoming, knowledgeable, diligent and friendly. We had a haul out, engine etc. removal & replacement and back in the water within a fortnight. Can't recommend them too highly!!
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Falmouth Marina update
30 Jul 2022 by Tyro Sailor
Spending a couple of nights there earlier this week we found some of the staff rather offhand and the fuel pontoon didn't open when they said they would. The heads remain clean and well-maintained but the showers have nowhere to put the soap and make the rest of the floor wet. Good little laundrette: £6 for a wash and dry but they won't take cash for the tokens. Waste/recycling compound across the car park. Sainsbury's, I discovered, is closer than Lidl (but more expensive of course). A swings and roundabouts sort of place.
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Re Penryn website
13 Apr 2022 by Don Thomson 3
Falmouth Marina has always been part of the "Truro" bailiwick - it's just the Cornish harbours website that is new
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Update April 2022
13 Apr 2022 by Don Thomson 3
These notes were reviewed in the spring of 2022. This part of Falmouth has been well established for years so the only changes I can find are to prices. I've confirmed that the Fuel Barge over by Trefusis Point is no longer there.
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New website
11 Apr 2021 by channelman
Penryn is now managed by Cornwall Council Harbours Board. The website is www.cornwallharbours.co.uk
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UPDATE SPRING 2021
30 Mar 2021 by Don Thomson 3
I reviewed these notes at the end of March 2021. Everything is up to date, prices have gone up. I can't get any info on the Fuel barge "Ulster Industry" but suspect is no longer serves yachties. We've added a note re the Observatory/ Church Tower transit for identifying Falmouth Yacht Haven mentioned in the note below.
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Marinas, feeding, chandlery 2019
20 Mar 2021 by Tyro Sailor
The Haven is convenient but not entirely sheltered and the ablutions block is small and barely adequate with those intensely annoying movement-operated showers. Friendly staff but daytime only. Very close to The Chain Locker and The Front pubs, both of which have good beer and sometimes traditional live music - which may attract or repel you. There are, according to the Pilot, leading marks for the entrance but the old observatory tower on the hill in transit with the church tower is a good deal more obvious. Otherwise the entrance is hard to spot beyond the many moored boats. The Marina, further up the river, is tricky to get into (see instructions above) and further from the town but better appointed and little more expensive. NB the drying 'bar' (actually a redundant sewage pipe, I'm told) halfway across the marina. Lidl a moderate walk away out of town. In search of sustenance after a long day at sea, I strolled to the yacht club and found it closed; the nearby pub/restaurant was too busy to serve me. I ended up back in the town centre and was on the point of committing myself to Wetherspoons when I noticed a Nepali restaurant nearby. Excellent choice, especially as they had an 'all you can eat' buffet on. I could scarcely walk back to the boat. Despite its reputation as a yachtsman's town I was unable to find oil or fuel filters, or a fresh water pump. I had to go to Mylor.
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UPDATE SPRING 2018
30 Apr 2018 by Don Thomson
I've reviewed these notes and the only changes are to the tariffs in some of the facilities whilst Falmouth Marina is maintaining it's prices.
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UPDATE SPRING 2018
27 Apr 2018 by Don Thomson
Once again we are indebted to Robert Holden for the most recent chart of the River Stour entry. Those of you who are familiar will see the change from last year. For those not familiar rest assured it is easier than it was a few years ago - one of the big meanders has been pushed through and the course in is much straighter.
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Update 2017
01 Feb 2017 by Don Thomson
The notes have been edited to take account of the newish name of Falmouth Haven (the erstwhile Visitors Yacht Haven)
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Update 2016
03 May 2016 by Don Thomson
These notes were reviewed by Don in May 2016. No changes apart from prices.
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Update March 2014
13 Mar 2014 by Don Thomson
No changes; prices have been updated for 2014
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Update 2013
27 Jan 2013 by Don Thomson
The Falmouth 1 notes were updated by Don T on 27th January 2013. There are no major changes to the facilities here apart from the prices which have been updated to cover the 2013 summer. I have discovered that the projected new marina in the docks area has been scrapped (this may be old news to some of you). This was on the drawing board as far back as 2007 along with plans for deeper dredging in the main channel; when the cancellation of the marina occured is unclear, but it has and there are no plans to resurrect it.
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Tom Webb, around Britain on a 21' Beneteau 2011
31 Oct 2011 by Thomas Webb
26-27/8 – Falmouth – Falmouth has a great premier marina that is out the way of the busy harbour, there is plenty of traffic and navigational dangers within the harbour as well as large navy ships and RFA ships that patrol, The premier marina was very friendly and was the home of huge super yachts, the staff are very friendly and the range of shore facilities are 10/10.
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Buoyage change in entrance
19 Apr 2011 by Stephen Bryant
The aptly named " Black Rock" covers at half tide and has a black conical beacon topped by an isolated danger mark (2 Black Balls, vertically), and is lit Fl (2) 10s 3M. The main channel for shipping lies to the east of this danger, and it is further marked by an easterly cardinal " Black Rock", ( Q(3) 10s ) Above mentioned E.Cardinal Buoy "Black Rock", has now been replaced with a Red Can buoy (Fl.R.2.5s) New chart and text being uploaded soon.