A Timeless Cornish Gem set on the Helford River
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.
The Club welcomes visitors – by boat, by foot and by car.
We have 26 Pontoon berths, 18 creek moorings, 32 beach moorings and racks for small dinghies. 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!
Our small and quirky Club house serves great value food and drink.
Visiting boats can use the pontoon, The Club, the shower and the loos.
PNYC is managed by Tom and Antonia (Ant) Ellemann.
Applications for Social Membership of the Port Navas Yacht Club would be welcomed. You can download an application form here: Social Membership Application
- Moorings, Membership and Admin call Tom on 01326 340525
- Restaurant Bookings call 01326 340065
Aug
THE RESTAURANT & BAR
Just to remind you – if it’s needed – that Alex and Patrizia are open for lunch (12-2pm) and dinner (6-8pm) EVERY Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. We have added a nicely priced Kids Sausage and Chips to the menu as well. If you do want a table it is always best to call 01326 340065 to book a table.
Thanks to everyone that has used the Restaurant and Bar over the last few weeks. It’s great to see the club full and buzzing.
Aug
GREAT REGATTA
Thanks to everyone who helped organise and run the Regatta and thanks to everyone who came, helping it to be a great day. And even the sun shone! On a personal note, after 19 years trying and a number of seconds and thirds, my brother-in-law Daniel and myself finally won the adult Run and Row (perhaps aided in part to a number of absences such as R Winfrey and P Badger – whoever they are!!!).
Aug
NEW BURGEES
The new burgees have finally arrived and they are great. They are available to any member and at cost price which is £39.99. I have a number of people who have already expressed interest. Just let me know if you would like one and I will put them aside. They will be available for sale from The Club from today.
Aug
THE CAR PARK
You might have noticed that over the last week a very large green box – actually a fat trap for the kitchen waste – has been dug in, dug out and finally sunk into the carpark. This is step one in dealing with an overflowing septic tank. Part two will happen in the autumn and should lead to an efficient and environmentally friendly solution. Apologies for the fact that the workmen have had to use the car park.
Aug
BLACK DOG
BLACK DOG swept all before it at the PASAB (Penzance to Scillies and Back) Cogs race last weekend – picking up 11 trophies.
Jul
NEW FACES
We’d like to welcome two new members of staff, Matt and Sam – both of whom live in PN. They will be working at the Restaurant and Bar throughout the summer, Sam behind the bar and Matt in the kitchen and as a waiter. So do introduce yourselves to them.
Jul
Pontoons
We have replaced some of the old chicken wire with galvanised mesh to improve walking on the pontoons. We’ll keep going until it has all been renewed. The club dinghy is being worked on next week and we hope to get her back on the pontoon for use as a general tender within the next three weeks.
Jul
Summer Opening Hours
From the start of the summer holidays (i.e. Wednesday 19th July) until mid September, we’ll be open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday for lunches and dinner. We believe that the food is great value. And we also offer the cheapest pint on the Helford at only £3 for Members. We have Keltek Phoenix Bitter on draught and are shortly going to add Skinners Porthleven Bitter. So do call 01326 340065 to book a table and try it out!
Jun
UNISEX LOO
The new unisex loo and the club shower room have been decorated by Paul Vyvyan (available for decorating on 07918 676 911). I have removed the door handle from the old ladies loo to encourage everyone to use the new facilities. Old habits die hard!
Jun
CLUB DINGHY
The club dinghy has been diagnosed with a terminal transom. Is there any member who fancies taking on the project of restoring the transom and the running strips in time for the holidays? We are approaching a couple of people but …….