Fowey
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All you need to know about Fowey
Fowey is situated on the south coast of Cornwall between Plymouth and Falmouth.
It is approximately 20 miles from each when travelling over the water.
Moorings:
The harbour contains both swing moorings and floating pontoons, when entering the port contact Fowey Harbour Patrol on VHF Channel 12.
Landing:
There are two short stay landing pontoons in Fowey situated at Albert Quay and Berrils Yard, there is also a landing pontoon in Polruan.
Water Taxi:
Operates a ship to shore service between Easter and November, use VHF Channel 6 to contact them or telephone +44(0)7774 906703.
Yacht Clubs:
Both the Fowey Gallants Sailing Club (+44(0)1726 832335) and the Royal Fowey Yacht Club (+44(0)1726 832245) welcome visiting yachtsmen to make use of their facilities.
Showers:
The above yacht clubs both have shower facilities which are open between 0800 and 2200 hours.
Waste:
A floating rubbish skip is situated at the entrance to Pont Pill, there is also a sewage pump out station at Berrils Yard.
Fuel:
Diesel is available from Toms Boat Yard in Polruan, 0830 - 1215hrs and 1300 - 1615hrs Monday - Friday and between 1000 and 1200 hrs on Saturdays, closed Sundays. Contact them on +44(0)1726 870232 or VHF Channel 8.
Laundrette:
Unfortunately Fowey does not have a laundrette, the nearest one is situated in St Blazey four miles away.
Tuition:
Dingy Sailing
Fowey River Sailing - Sail in a newly built traditional boat or book a lesson (RYA dingy instructor) contact +44(0)1208 873721 for more information or visit www.foweyriversailing.com
Fowey Gallants Sailing Tuition - sailing lessons for juniors and flexible adults - small dinghies. Contact +44(0)1726 832881 for more information.
Tuition:
Yacht Sailing
Fowey Maritime Centre - Yacht charters, training and day trips. Telephone
+44(0)1726 833924 or visit www.foweymaritimecentre.com
Sail makers:
Mitchell Sails is situated in North Street and can be contacted on
+44(0)1726 833731.
Engineers:
Fowey Harbour Marine Engineers can be contacted on +44(0)1726 832806 or +44(0)7770 600083 or VHF Channel 74.
Electronics:
Marine Electronics is situated in Station Road by Caffa Mill and can be contacted on +44(0)1726 833101.
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