Yachting & Water Sports

Yachting

The coastline of South East Cornwall offers a varied and impressive range of harbours and sailing conditions for the yachtsman. This section is just a summary of the harbours and their facilities.

Fowey & Polruan Harbour: Approach and entry is straightforward in any conditions and at any state of the tide. If required, there are Fowey Harbour Commission pilots on 24 hour call. Ferries cross the harbour between Fowey and Polruan and further upriver at Bodinnick. Visitors’ moorings: Visitors’ pontoons provided by the harbour commissioners, between Penleath Point and Prime Cellars to east of harbour, and at the entrance to Pont Pill. Swinging moorings available in same vicinity. When port is busy, craft may be required to multi-berth. RNSA have visitor’s moorings at north end of Polruan Pool (members only). Anchoring permitted at direction of Harbourmaster, depending on movement of commercial shipping. Harbour Office is on Albert Quay; open weekdays 0900 to 1700 hours. Saturdays (summer only) 0900 - 1300 hours . VHF channel 16, working channel 12. Contact Fowey Harbour Commissioners - tel: 01726 832471 or -in emergency - VHF, via Coastguard.

Polperro Harbour: For details contact Polperro Harbour Trust.

Looe Harbour: Landlocked, drying harbour, largely used by fishing boats and other commercial craft and by pleasure craft. Looe Island, known as St George’s Island, lies 300 meters from the harbour entrance, but approach and entry remain uncomplicated. Visitors’ moorings: Quayside berth on port-hand side marked yellow, with showers nearby, can cater for small boats further upriver. Commercial activities preclude anchorage in harbour middle. Looe Harbour Commissioners - tel: 01503 262839 or - in emergency - VHF, via Coastguard.

Torpoint Harbour: Ballast pound is well sheltered. There are a limited number of buoys in deep water waiting area off the entrance. Visitors’ moorings: Pontoon moorings on deep water are available, as well as quayside moorings for vessels able to take ground Tel: 01752 813658.

Public Slipways and Quays Here is a list of slipways to which the public have access. The information is supplied in good faith and is done so to the best of our knowledge. The conditions of use will vary depending on the landowner and are usually displayed close to the slipway. Users are strongly advised to check with the landowner for specific conditions of use. Calstock Quay & Slip Grid Ref 4375 6850. Parish Council .

Cotehele Quay Grid Ref 4225 6830. Owned by National Trust.

Halton Quay Grid Ref 5135 6555. Owned by Pentillie Estate.

Saltmill Creek Slip, Saltash Grid Ref 4269 5960. Owned by Caradon District Council.

Brunel Green Slip, Saltash Grid Ref 4302 5900. Owned by Caradon District Council.

Ash Wharf House Slip, Saltash Grid Ref 4345 5875. Owned by Caradon District Council.

Saltash Town Quay Grid Ref 4349 5875. Owned by Caradon District Council.

Coombe Quay, Saltash Grid Ref 4280 5850. Ownership unknown.

Wearde Quay, Saltash Grid Ref 4269 5768. Local resident .

Wacker Quay, nr Antony Grid Ref 3899 5510. Owned by MoD.

Wilcove, Near Torpoint Grid Ref 4309 5645. Owned by St John Parish Council.

Torpoint Public Slip Grid Ref 4402 5499. Owned by Caradon District Council.

The Flood Prevention Slip, Millbrook Grid Ref 4280 5230. Owned by South West Water.

Anderton Slipway, near Millbrook Ownership unknown.

The Cleave, Kingsand Joint authority Mount Edgecumbe Est.

Valletort Slip, Kingsand Grid Ref 4356 5047. Ownership unknown

Cawsand Slip Owned by Mt Edgcumbe Country Park

Downderry Owned by Caradon District Council.

Plaidy Slip Owned by Caradon District Council

Millpool car park, Looe Owned by Caradon District Council.

East Looe, into the River behind the Sea front Two - both owned by Looe Harbour Commission.

West Looe Quay Two - both owned by Looe Harbour Commission.

Diving

Snorkelling and Scuba Diving There are some excellent scuba diving sites off the South East Cornwall coast, with no need to go too far out to see the underwater world. Even snorkelling in shallow water will unveil an abundance of marine life. For the experienced diver there are a number of boats operating out of Looe that cater specifically for divers. To book a diving trip or to discover scuba for the first time, you may contact Looe Divers, a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre, on 01503 262727, or visit their website at www.looedivers.com

Action Sports

There is a wide range of action sports available in Southeast Cornwall, and this is but a taster...

Parascending, Jet Skiing & Waterskiing

Waterfront Holiday Complex. Instruction and coaching are available if required. Tel (01503) 263281 for information. If bringing down your own equipment, be careful about where you launch and be especially aware of swimmers, commercial fishing operations and other users in the water. The Local Code of Conduct restricts these activities within 200 metres from the shoreline

Canoeing

The tidal rivers of the Tamar, Lynher, Looe (East and West) and the Fowey all offer excellent opportunities for exploring by canoe. Time your expedition to fit in around high water to benefit from the tidal flows. Take a look at the list of public slipways to choose the one that suits you. Floating Leaf Canoes offer guided canoe trips, in wooden open canoes, to discover the wildlife and scenery of the beautiful sheltered rivers of Looe. Small groups allow for a personal service and previous experience is not necessary. Equipment is provided and qualified safety provision is constantly present. Location: Higher Wringworthy, Morval, Looe PL13 1PR 01503 240566 / 07974 489266

DISCLAIMER. The descriptions above are taken from South East Cornwall Discovery Centre literature and other publications relating to sports described. The information is not promotion by Pencubitt Hotel management. Accordingly Pencubitt Hotel management cannot be held responsible for any defects in the descriptions above. Further information: South East Cornwall Discovery Centre, Millpool, West Looe, Cornwall PL13 2AF Open Summer & Easter Sun - Friday: 10am - 5pm Sat: closed. Other times: Mon-Fri 10am - 4pm Sun11am - 3pm. Closed Christmas Day - 1st March. Admission free.