A Timeless Cornish Gem set on The Helford River
Welcome
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!
We welcome members and visitors alike to the bar and restaurant.
Visiting boats can use the pontoon, The Club, 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 Membership Application 2021
Our small and quirky Restaurant & Bar serves great value food and drink. It’s run by Nigel Logan and Mike Maguire and welcomes members and non-members alike.
PNYC is managed by Tom and Antonia (Ant) Ellemann.
- Moorings, Membership and Admin call Tom on 01326 340525 or email admin@pnyc.co.uk
- Restaurant Bookings call 01326 340065 or email nigel@pnyc.co.uk
PNYC is proud to be Patron of Clean Ocean Sailing.
Saturday August 7th 2:30 pm
PORT NAVAS REGATTA
All the usual water races – rowing, swimming, paddle board and kayak races, run and row. Children’s races in the field and a fancy dress theme of Mystical Creatures. There’s also a number of our favourite games for all ages. In addition, we have It’s A Knock Off with the return of the greasy pole – 4 strapping lads battling it out be the last one on the pole and you can back the winner to win the main prize.
Food van from 2.30pm to 8.30pm. PNYC bar from 2.30pm to 9pm. Rum concession, coffee and tea concession, cake stall with individually wrapped small cakes from Sally Martin.
Prize giving around 6-6.30 pm followed by some amazing local Cornish singers. Come and join us outside on The Oyster Quay and at the club; help keep this tradition going; have a lovely afternoon and early evening; and help us raise money for some great local charities in the process.
Hand sanitiser will be provided at various places around the event. Everything is taking place outside in the fresh air.
If you would like to help with setting up, or running a game for an hour, or helping during the event or with helping to clear up and you haven’t already been contacted, please just drop me a line – admin@pnyc.co.uk It would be much appreciated.
Jul
MISSING OARS FOUND
It is with great delight that we can report that the missing oars have been found and therefore no theft has taken place. Another member was borrowing a tender for the season and thought that the missing oars belonged to the boat they were borrowing. The much loved oars have now been reunited with Kyla. Please make sure that ALL your items in the shed are clearly named so that things like this don’t happen. But oars well that ends well !!!
Jul
GIG
The August Rock gig crew, with Ottie and JC, popped in a for pint earlier this week. It is so lovely to see these gigs coming into PN.
I can report that it was almost pitch black when they headed home!
Jul
Glorious Weather on The Helford
It’s been a fabulous week of warm weather and blue skies. Perhaps not enough wind for the sailing types but brilliant for trips out to the local beaches.
Jul
BUOY BACK IN PLACE
We have finally put the red marker buoy back in place so we have a very clearly marked entry and exit channel. The shackle pin worked loose and fell out. I was convinced I would be able to find the chain and stone since I knew where it was but after 30 minutes staggering around in the mud I had to give up and get a new chain and stone.
Jul
BAR AND RESTAURANT
Mike and Nigel are open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 5pm (or a bit earlier if you see that Nigel has opened the front door). Face masks when going inside are still required and inside it remains a table service given how small the club is. Booking a table inside is recommended – email nigel@pnyc.co.uk or call 01326 340065. Outside tables can’t be booked – just turn up – and there is a bar snacks menu as well as drinks on offer.
Jul
FOR SALE
Geoff Dandy is looking to sell his dory. Price is £3750 ono. The boat is on the pontoon – see pictures below. Suzuki 90 hp engine.
Jul
TENDER WANTED
A member is looking for a 9-11 foot tender in reasonable but not necessarily immaculate condition – and therefore a reasonable price rather than top end. Engine not required. Anyone have anything – perhaps an Anarth or something similar?