Port Navas Yacht Club is a friendly members club that welcomes visitors.
Founded in 1958, the Club is part of the picturesque village of Port Navas, set on the beautiful Helford River. From the Club you have access onto The Helford river and out into Falmouth Bay. Or you can go inland down the river to Gweek passing ancient oak forests on the way – but make sure you get the tides right.
We have 34 Pontoon berths, 12 Trot moorings, 7 Swing moorings, 27 beach moorings and racks for small dinghies. For more information on moorings, including prices, see MOORINGS section. Parking is, we are afraid, limited. Where possible, or when the car park is full, please could you park in the village and walk along the charming river front – it’s a three minute walk and good for you!
Visiting boats can use the pontoon, the shower and loos – see VISITORS section. All boat owners are members and we have a very loyal section of Social Members who, at £25 a year, help us to run the Club – see MEMBERS section.
PNYC is managed by Tom and Antonia (Ant) Ellemann.
PNYC is proud to be Patron of Clean Ocean Sailing.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 4 pm – Food from 6 pm
Sunday Lunch on the first Sunday of the month
Reservations: book@pnyc.co.uk or leave a message on 01326 340065
we will be open from 6pm for Festive Nibbles and Drinks and a few Carols – details to follow.
for a well earned break!
a late evening meal with music to welcome in 2024. Menu and pricing to follow. Book at book@pnyc.co.uk
The Children’s Trust have two Dorys for sale – dry viewing available weekdays and delivery options available. These boats have been regularly serviced and cared for. Please contact Children’s Sailing Trust on 01326 702326 or hello@childrenssailingtrust.org.uk
Also Knot Trailer KF20Z – see in left picture above. New 2020 and done less than 100 road miles. Available with the Plymouth Pilot or separately as a trailer for £1,500.
The 16ft Plymouth Pilot Poppa and the Westerly Aquila have both been sold.
Just another reminder that the Summer Season ends on Tuesday 31st October. All boats not staying with us for the Winter should be gone by then – any problems email admin@pnyc.co.uk . And may I ask that anyone who already knows that they DO WANT or DO NOT WANT the same Summer Mooring next week let me know by email as this does help with managing the waiting lists.
While most of Europe have had the hottest summer on record, we’ve have the worst July and August that I can remember, including the wettest July on record. At least the season has ended with some sun! I apologise about the lack of any recent newsletters – writer’s block. But a lot has been happening…..
Firstly Melissa and Sarah have gone through the Spring and Summer and are now entering the next Autumnal season. It has been fabulous having them, were feel very lucky and we have had so much great feedback. Ant and I are so pleased that they are with us and Melissa and Sarah have been really grateful for the fabulous support that they have received from our PN community and summer guests. Please continue to support them during the Autumn and Winter….
The new roof has been on for a few months now and only lacks a gutter. Just trying to sort out cheaper transport for this as the price quoted is £300 for a £600 gutter which seems a bit pricey.
The new outside space has taken rather longer than expected but it is really taking shape. It will definitely be ready for next year (!) and I am hoping that it will be finished by this October, just in time for some autumnal showers. We need to resurface the floor, sort out the steps and add bar stools. Johnny Vyvyan is seen here just testing a pint on what will be the bar. It held!
We have also had to dig up a bit of the carpark to put in a vent on our waste treatment plant due to some unpleasant smells emerging up the line in The Old Kiln. It should have been fitted with a vent in the first place but the guy who fitted it was one of worst people I have ever had to deal with.
We are thinking of doing an end of season race just before you put your fine vessels are put to bed for the Winter. The proposed date would be Saturday 21st of October – Trafalgar Day – provided we have enough takers. So would you let me know if you would like to enter a boat for the race – admin@pnyc.co.uk If we have sufficient numbers, we would book out the bar and restaurant and have a set menu for the event plus a little nautical quiz – note, it will be Trafalgar Day so this might be included in the quiz. The evening meal and quiz would go ahead even if weather forced us to cancel the race. If you are interested in racing a boat email admin@pnyc.co.uk
Tuesday 31st October is the end of the Summer Season and your boat should be gone from its mooring by then unless you are staying for The Winter. If you envisage any delays, please just email me in advance and we can sort something out. There will be the inevitable Cornish Cross Over as boats leave on 31st October and arrive on 1st November for The Winter but please bear with us for 10 days as we sort everything out.
If you WANT A WINTER BERTH, do let me know if you haven’t already. We offer very competitive rates with storage and you can use and work on your boats during the Winter Season – 1st November 2023 to 31st March 2024. Pontoon is £35 a foot with no minimum length. Trot, Swing and Beach moorings are £21.50 per foot.
If you know you DON’T WANT YOUR SUMMER MOORING FOR NEXT YEAR, I would be very grateful if you could let me know asap as we have a waiting list for all types of moorings.
Member looking for a very small inflatable tender – email admin@pnyc.co.uk if you have one for sale.
Lovely Saltram 18ft Motor Cruiser. 26 HP inboard diesel engine, extensively rebuilt 4 years ago and well
maintained. Small cabin with two berths. All new seals, alternator, new water pump, fuel pump and fuel tank. Injectors and injector pump factory re-furbished. Includes anchor, fenders, mooring ropes, stern boarding ladder and auxiliary engine mount. Fantastic family boat for The Helford. £6,500 or VNO. At PNYC. Email admin@pnyc.o.uk
Aquila, 26ft Westerly Griffin Mk 11. Built in 1982 with a bilge keel so perfect for taking to the mud/shingle at low tide. The original Buch 20 engine. Owned and enjoyed as a great family boat for the last 13 years. On her mooring just opposite The Clubhouse at PNYC. £8,000 ONO. Mooring may be available for new owner. Viewings welcome. Please contact admin@pnyc.co.uk
Immaculate Rowing Punt: Sedgemoor SB330 Prestigue, 11ft 6″. Handbuilt GRP simulated clinker hull, Iroko hardwood seats and trim, two sets of rowing thwarts, seats for four, 2 sets of ours and new launching trolley included. Bought as brand new for £3,252 in 2021 and used just a handful of times. Stored in garage and in immaculate condition. Yours for an amazing £2,500! Can be collected from PNYC. admin@pnyc.co.uk
