Author: Jeff Meadows

Or at least the Summer Season has started, although as I write the sun is shinning, the sky is bright blue and a pair of swans are making their nest on the bank opposite the club. Thank you to all those who have provided payment and paperwork for the upcoming Summer Season – 1st April…

I was re-setting some of the trot moorings yesterday and noticed, for the first time in my time here, clumps of Pacific Oysters around the stream at low tide and on the south side of the bank. They don’t seem to like the soft mud but gravitate to the shingle and pebble riverbed. I have…

Last year we had an amazing group of patrons (with the option to be anonymous) who pledged either a sum of money or who chose to pay for specific items. Will and Jo Beattie have very kindly sponsored The School Race between our two local primary schools for the next few years. The support of…

After no increases for two years, we are going to increase next year’s fees by between 4-5% from 1st April 2026. The new fees will now be posted on the website. Please note that we will still be the cheapest available moorings on The Helford. Unless you own your own!     Summer Mooring FeesPontoon Moorings £69.50 per footTrot…

We have replaced the plastic front door of the clubhouse with a wooden door and a new, and hopefully much stronger door frame.  We just need to paint the internal architrave.  And again, using the membership money, we have bought six new Danish design inspired chairs – although I have to admit that we have gone for the…

We are looking for a new Chair for the Regatta Committee.  Melissa Cooke has stood down after three years of fab work.  So if you fancy taking on this role for 2026 please let us know.  We have a great committee, balanced books and a good set up. Melissa has kindly offered to be on hand to help where needed during…

Martha and Finn finally returned from Greece on 10th September, completing their home leg from the island of Paxos (just below Corfu) to Port Navas.  On the way back they raised money for Alzheimers Research UK and Surfer’s Against Sewage. Some 15 “crew/friends” joined them on their way home on their trusty 29ft Westerly, Coral Corona.  Trusty…

Last year our three kids Martha, Nancy and Finn sailed from PNYC to Paxos on their trusty 29ft Westerly Konsort on a fabulous 10 week journey together. Nancy enjoyed it so much that she has left University, done all her crew exams and is now in Palma walking the harbour looking for a job as…

The road, including the potholes (inverted speed bumps), alongside The Old Kiln frontage and up to the entrance to the club has been tarmac’d. Looks a bit stark now but it will soon bed in, as has the new tarmac outside Mayne Cottage. Enjoy! Roger McDonald already has on his scooter. We have replaced the…

If you’re reading this and haven’t become a member for 2025, you can click on this link http://pnyc.co.uk/members/ and you’ll find various options to join up.  £25 membership for the year and all that money goes to repairs and improvements at The Club. The best way to join is signing up via the GoCardless App. There are links…

We are writing to let you know that two fine PNYC ladies have moved moorings.  Judy Ford, a loyal PNYC member for many many years and an excellent partner at both the bar and restaurant!  And gentle Sally Thomas, lifetime member of our Port Navas community with herever-present smile. Saturday January 11th 2025: Judy Ford, PNYC member and…

We are losing two beach moorings this year to make more space on the beach; we will be painting the top of the wall and re-painting the numbers; in addition we are putting in a metal ladder for Beach Moorings 1-5.   We will be replacing a lot of planking on the pontoons, especially at the village end…

The Helford Regattas have kindly been allowed to “take over” the maintenance of the Children’s Sailing Trust’s five Regatta rowing dinghies. They have been living outside for a number of years and haven’t really been used. Three of The Helford Regattas would like to use these boats each year for the benefit of locals and visitors.  We…

Two gaff cutters owned by PNYC members have been successful in two Classic sailing events during the summer. “Mary Ritchie” owned by Don and Pauline Garman was first in class at Falmouth Classics in June, including the Saturday Teamac race,  whilst Susan J, a Heard 28 owned by David and Julie Patuck, was placed  third….

The top two outside picnic tables have been “levelled” – so now while EVERYTHING looks mis-aligned – floor, tables, wall, roof – at least your glass of wine won’t fall over. And a cage has been put around the gas bottles to make us super-douper compliant.  Metal sides and a roof are to be added.  

The bar and restaurant is now open Wednesdays for pizzas.  Bar opens 4pm and food served from 5pm. Bookings recommended – book@pnyc.co.uk Take away pizzas available.  And then also open as usual Thursday, Friday and Saturdays from 4pm for drinks and 6pm for food.

Had a lovely request from Beth Rednally. She is marrying her partner Dylan in August and, as ex- lifeboat crew and now as current fishermen, they are having a nautical theme to their wedding.  Does any one have any old sails or flags or nauticalia that they would be willing to donate for the wedding?  You…

Avon Jetrib 3.2m (Four Stroke) Ideal tender or runaround up to 40 knots (it you’re brave enough) it’s only done 19 hrs from new so its condition is like new. Complete with trailer similar condition and cover etc.please phone 07802703054 if you require more information. Available to view in Port Navas. £8,000 ONO

Thanks to Dave Tully who very kindly stepped in and used his engineering skill and a very large hammer to replace the broken linkage on the pontoon.  Much appreciated. I have started to extend the anti slip strips on the pontoon and will continue to do that. 

Our three kids, Martha, Nancy and Finn, left PNYC last Friday to take part in the L’Aber Wrac’h Race.  As it turned out, no-one actually finished the race by the cut off time due to a total lack of wind but we had some nice sailing, a beautiful sunset and moon and constant dolphins all…

If anyone fancies a week on Paxos we can offer a 56% discount to members…. We have two weeks available: Sleeps 4, 6 or 8. Price reduced by 56% for 8 people to £3,250.For 6 people in three bedrooms price is £3,000For 4 people in two bedrooms price is £2,500 Fly to Corfu and 4 ferries…

Rain, rain and yet more rain. Never known a February-March that has been so consistently wet. So far we have been unable to wield a paint-brush to remove the green stains everywhere. And I don’t believe any of the Winter moorings have been able to anti-foul their boats. But at least the clocks are changing…

We have put down the final layer of bonded resin on the outside covered terrace, fixed the steps and connected the railings. The clubhouse is now waiting for a few days of dry weather so that it can be painted.  With much relief Henry from Helford Home Improvements has fitted the gutter and down-pipe so that…

Mike Maguire, now regularly cooking at Flushing Sailing Club. is covertly advertising PNYC on his apron.  And Roger McDonald is strangely taken with my Baker Boy hat. Love it! Keep dry.  Tom and Ant.

This years’ plans for improvements at The Club include:

We would just like to thank Sarah and Melissa for taking over the bar and restaurant earlier this year.  It is fabulous to have them onboard. They are open until 17th December every Thursday, Friday and Saturday so please keep coming for drinks and for food.   And Ant and I would like to wish you…

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….

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…

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…

Member looking for a very small inflatable tender – email admin@pnyc.co.uk if you have one for sale.

So I will try to make this as short as I can. Two weeks ago we got a gas company in to service the gas range. The chap arrived, took a quick look around and then promptly issued a notice to us and the Council stopping the use of gas – three hours before serving 24…

Like London buses, at the same as the Kitchen Drama, we also had the Pontoon Drama. One of the retaining eyes sheared off and a couple of days later part of the linking section of the pontoon broke.  Roger at Helson Fabrications was brilliant and has fixed the offending parts and also welded new connection joints…

Thanks so much to all those who have set up standing orders over the last two weeks or so. I will be leaving membership cards behind the bar for collection and I will drop you all emails to let you know. If you are reading this and haven’t joined for 2023, you can go to Member’s page…

Yes, we are also getting a new roof for the club house. This has arrived and is taking up a lot of the outside eating space so Johnny Vyvyan and I will be cracking on with fitting that asap.  Would anyone like the old roofing sheets……!

The tale of the disappearing Lower Deck bin might have been partially solved. I found another bin trying to make a break for the open sea last week courtesy of the wind. It had blown down towards the creek and was hanging in the bushes just above the waterline.  I fear the Lower Deck bin must have…

Ollie’s Birthday party at PNYC care of Kim…

A huge thanks to all those that have so kindly supported Frantic Friday over the last few months. We really appreciate it and are now delighted to hand over to Melissa and Sarah from 20th April.  Melissa and Sarah are taking bookings for food on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and for Sunday Roasts from 20th April – email book@pnyc.co.uk.  More…

We have been holding off on Social Memberships while we have been sorting out the new tenants. With Melissa and Sarah now in place, we are inviting everyone to renew their social memberships. We have committed to re-roofing the club, creating a new outside seating/eating area running parallel to the pontoon and installing solar panels…

Lee and Ann are looking for photos for the PN Calendar which does a great job in raising money for The Village Hall and The Regatta. Send your photos to….info@leefrost.co.uk

The Children’s Sailing Trust are selling off a number of Dories – brilliant small boat for The Helford and it’s beaches – and a larger Atlantic Fisher.  All these boats have been regularly serviced and looked after and should be great buys. You’ll also help CST in buying their next generation of instructor boats. You can arrange to…

So we (Johnny Vyvyan and me) opened up two sections of the roof and joy of joys – the joists that we can see all look totally fine and nice and big. The restaurant side had a completely non-breathable membrane over it which needs to be replaced while the bar side has no membrane at all…

We are currently cleaning the moss off the roof of the club to investigate the three leaks that we have. The roof sheets are split in a number of places and have seen better days. As reported earlier, 30 solar panels are on their way (currently in the Med) from China to attempt to reduce…

We have sent out mooring forms by email to everyone who had a mooring last year. If you haven’t got the email, can you check your junk box and/or let me know and I’ll send another form. Prompt payment of fees would be much appreciated but please do not make them later than 1st March in…

On 1st April we will move the club tender to the outside of the landing pontoon next to the life-belt to allow Brian Spargo to keep his boat on pontoon No.1. After many years of climbing in and out of a tender, Brian would like to give his knees a bit of rest, although he…

We had a fabulous evening with Brian Roper and family and friends celebrating his 92nd birthday. Brian was as ever full of smiles.  It was great to share his birthday with him.  

You can join for 2023 by emailing admin@pnyc.co.uk and if your details are the same just add SAME DETAILS. Annual membership remains £25. Port Navas Yacht Club Ltd, Lloyds Bank, 30-80-48, Acc No. 51425568Ant and I, with the kind help of Fran, Mike, Nigel and a small group of Bar Volunteers for Saturday nights, will keep the place open three nights…

We opened the bar last week after a couple of weeks off and unfortunately found two leaks. These can be added to the leak in the gents. The roof, which Brian Roper says is the same roof that was put on the clubhouse when it was built in the 70’s, might be giving up the ghost….

We would like to wish joyful Jeff and terrific Tiffa Meadows every happiness in their new home up-country. We are very, very sad that they are leaving our community and we hope that they will return to visit. Jeff has been incredibly kind in helping us with the website for which I am eternally grateful. I…