| Moorings
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The
entire Fal estuary holds approximately 4,500 moorings, 1,500 of
which are located within the port of Truro and about 350 in Penryn.
The moorings are available to leisure craft and are either of the
deep water, half tide or beach berth (foreshore) or pontoon (Penryn
only) type. In most cases the mooring license is let to the holder
to place their tackle on the seabed. No separate harbour dues are
levied on private moorings although it is implicit that a certain
proportion of the mooring license will be utilised for the conservancy
functions of the Harbour Authority. Applications for mooring licences
should be made directly to the Port of Truro.
Download The
Following PDF's
Moorings
Policy
Boat
Registration Form
Waiting
List Application
(Applicants for mooring waiting lists must
be residents of Carrick, Kerrier, Restormel or Penwith districts
to apply)
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| Managed
Moorings |
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Harbour Authority has some moorings equipped and maintained by the
Authority. This is reflected in the tariff but the advantage is that
the owner has no maintenance responsibilities. |
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| Visitors
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the last eight years three 100m visitors pontoons have been established
together with the building of a large slipway and the provision of
fresh water supplies and waste collection points. River patrols are
regularly undertaken in the summer months to ensure byelaws are adhered
to and that visitors mooring and anchoring fees are collected whilst
also offering information and assistance to customers. |
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| Quay
Berths and other facilities |
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Upper Quays in Truro have electricity and telephone points, basic
WC and shower facilities, water and waste disposal. These are available
both for short term casual visitors and long term stays. |
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Penryn there are a number of half tide moorings and beach berths,
together with outhauls and dinghy park spaces. Local clubs, associations
and businesses are encouraged to take out a lease of the seabed in
order to run their moorings themselves. The club or association gain
through being able to charge their own members for the moorings (which
include club fees) and enables them to have some security and control
over their own particular mooring area. |
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benefiting from such leases include: |
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The
Association for the Preservation of
Local Waters and Amenities |
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Penryn
River Users Association |
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Mylor
Yacht Club |
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Restronguet
Sailing Club |
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Truro
and District Boat Owners Association |
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Ponsharden
Boat Owners Association |
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users include Falmouth Marina, Challenger
Marine, Mylor Yacht Harbour, Tregatreath
Boat Yard, Malpas Marine, Victoria Quay
and Bar Creek Yacht Station. |
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policies adopted by the Harbour Authority ensure that there is no
vast overcrowding in the area and enable mooring holders and visitors
to have the chance to sail in open waters of very high environmental
value (much of the Fal area is recognised as both a Special Area of
Conservation and as being a Site of Special Scientific Interest). |
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| Moorings
for fishing vessels |
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are a number of moorings allocated to the operators of bona fide fishing
vessels in order for them to undertake their work. In addition, Penryn
Quay serves as a useful base for some fishing boats. Penryn Quay has
a compound for the storage of nets and other equipment and net bins
have been purchased by the Harbour Authority for fishermen to use. |
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| Small
passenger craft |
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are a number of passenger craft which use the Harbour, with a seasonal
(April - October) service linking Falmouth to Truro. In addition a
number of 'tripping' and ferry boats use the area, principally operated
from the Prince of Wales Pier at Falmouth. To apply for a boat/boatman licence or a permit to ply please contact the Maritime Administrator. |
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Carrick Maritime Section is a licensing authority under the MCA code
of practice for licencing small commercial vessels. A number of smaller
craft, both self drive and skippered, register as licensed craft each
year and these boats are inspected annually to ensure that the equipment
carried, hull and engine (if fitted) are fit for use. This group includes
sailing schools, self-drive hire, yachtsmen taking out tourists and
even craft used for filming, parascending and water-skiing. |
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| Other
activities |
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forms of leisure activities are encouraged provided they do not pose
a threat or danger to other users. A water-skiing and jet-skiing area
has been identified and regular contact with sailing clubs, activity
centres and sailing schools is maintained. Other leisure based activities
including water skiing, diving, jet skiing, angling, windsurfing,
gig racing, regattas etc. The Harbour Authority is keen to promote
the many marine related businesses in the area, which include everything
from locally based "maerl" extraction through to marinas for pleasure
craft. There are a number of boatyards and repair facilities for small
craft together with yacht storage and craneage facilities. |
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| Leaflets |
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| Leisure
Tariff |
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Here to view the Leisure Tariff |
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| Links
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| 24hr
Weather Fax |
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| Tide
Guide for Port of Falmouth - Add 8 mins for Truro |
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