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!
Visiting boats can use the pontoon, The Club, the shower and the loos.
Our small and quirky Club house serves great value food and drink.
PNYC is managed by Tom and Antonia (Ant) Ellemann.
- Moorings, Membership and Admin call Tom on 01326 340525 or email admin@pnyc.co.uk
- Download 2019 membership form.
- Restaurant Bookings call 01326 340065
Mar
The winds of change
I have made a couple of menu changes with the introduction last week of a slow cooked pork belly dish, served with cannellini beans and cavalo nero, and I have dropped the mushroom and walnut samosa this week, in favour of a traditional lamb and mint samosa. The vegetarian dishes in the starters selection were beginning to dominate the world, so I have redressed the balance a little!
Plenty of room on Friday and Saturday, so please give us a call if you would like a break from the Brexit debate!
Nigel is braving the weather to come in and help out this evening when we open, so if you want to say hello to him, this is your chance!
The inaugural PNYC Annual Quiz Night takes place next Thursday, 21st March. Tom Ellemann is co-ordinating this event and we have 5 or 6 teams already. Teams of 4 people will compete for the prestigious trophies at seven o’clock and will then have supper around eight o’clock. I have quite a lot to do for this event, so I must know before Monday please, if there are any non-meat eaters in your team. There will not be an option to change your mind on the night, and I will not be preparing any extras on the night!
The Port Navas Yacht Club Brunch on Sunday 31st March to celebrate the change to British Summer Time, and Mother’s Day is pretty chokka, but there are a couple of early (10.30 – 11.30) tables available. Please book early to avoid disappointment!
Hope to see you all soon
Mike & the team (&Nigel)
Opening Hours for Autumn and Winter
Thursday – Saturday 6pm ’til close
Please call 01326 340065 to book your table
Menu for January 2019
Sunday 31st March
Port Navas Yacht Club Brunch
We are planning to run another famous Port Navas Yacht Club Brunch on Sunday 31st March to celebrate the change to British Summer Time. It also happens to be Mother’s Day in the UK!
Saturday 27th July 12:30pm
2019 PORT NAVAS REGATTA
The Regatta this year is on Saturday 27th July from 12.30. So please do put that in your diary. It’s such a great family and community event.
Feb
FIVE MILLION TIDES: A BIOGRAPHY OF THE HELFORD RIVER
A new book on the colourful history of the Helford has been penned by one of PNYC’s very own members, Christian Boulton. Due to be published in May, Five Million Tides is described by Sir Tim Rice in his forward as having been written with “skill, panache, enthusiasm and authenticity”.
Very different in tone to the wonderful History of Port Navas by Peggy Shepherd, the book will no doubt appeal to resident and visitor alike – especially as the author believes that the Helford was one of the most important waterways in Britain during prehistory. There is also a chapter dedicated to the river’s association with “villainous seafarers” and another to early Christianity. Unsurprisingly, Port Navas and its various settlements get plenty of mentions too.
Five Million Tides: A Biography fo the Helford River is now available to pre-order online and PNYC will have a few copies available for sale once released.
Feb
ENGINE FOR SALE
“Decibel” Lucas has a mint condition 5 HP, Tohatsu four stroke engine for sale. It has only done one outing for one hour. She is asking for £750 for this essentially “new” engine. If you are interested email us at admin@pnyc.co.ukand well put you in touch with her.
Jan
MEMBERSHIP 2019
Huge thanks from Ant and myself to all our member in 2018. Without your support we couldn’t keep The Club and the bar and restaurant running. And if you’d like to renew your membership for 2019 that would be wonderful!
Click here to download your 2019 membership form. Forms are also available at The Club.
Bank Details:
PNYC Ltd
Sort 30-80-48
Account 51425568
Lloyds Bank
Jan
MOORINGS
EVERYONE who had a mooring last year should have received a letter from me by the end of this week (they have all been posted) with forms for 2019. The only exception to that are the three boats whose owners have let me know that they are not coming back for the summer. If you haven’t had a form for your mooring, please call Tom on 01326 340525.
We’re going to be pretty full again this summer but there are some trot moorings available and some kayak racks. As previously reported, we are adding 8 new pontoon slots in February at the clubhouse end of the pontoon. We will wait until we hear from all existing pontoon members to see whether there are any additional spaces for this Summer and then I will work through the waiting list for pontoon spaces. We are going to remove 5-6 beach moorings at the further end of the beach to make more space and this will involve me re-numbering the beach wall. I might stick with my accidental reverse 4’s since I think it has a certain house style about it.
Do call me on 01326 340525 or email admin@pnyc.co.uk if you have any questions or need any moorings for this Summer.
We are also happy for boats to take up their moorings earlier than 1st April provided that you have the right insurance. Just contact me and we can work out a rate based on Winter mooring fees.