Get on the water
From playing on the beach to hiring or chartering a boat, there is an amazing number of ways to get on the water in the Falmouth and Flushing area. Here are some suggestions.
Nankersey Rowing Club
location: Flushing, TR11 5Have you ever fancied gig rowing, but never given it a go? Now is your chance with Nankersey Rowing Club in Flushing. Join other beginners and experienced rowers on the waters of the Carrick Roads. New members are welcome every Saturday and Sunday morning and every Wednesday evening at Mylor Harbour to row Circe, their Cornish Pilot Gig. If you are visiting on holiday you can join the club for a row. £5 for adults or £3.50 for 12 to 16 year olds for an hour. Call 01326 376922 or visit their website.
www.nankerseyrowingclub.comKernow Charters
location: Mylor, TR11 5UF
Kernow Charters at Mylor Yacht Harbour offer a perfect opportunity to try something new or brush up on old skills - do as much or as little as you wish with a professional skipper on board to guide you in the right direction. They cater for a wide variety of clientele, ranging from families with young children, couples on a romantic day out to individuals. Their guests bring a range of experience, complete novice to complete yachtmaster, and all enjoy the picturesque sailing waters of the Fal Estuary. Full or half days are available exploring wooded creeks and remote deserted beaches, or soak up the atmosphere of a Cornish sunset with an evening sail. They offer a flexible programme and tariff, and tailor your sailing experience on an individual basis.
www.kernowcharters.co.ukFalmouth Surf School
location: Falmouth, TR11 4QU
Surfing is every bit as much fun as it looks and the true Cornish experience is not complete without riding the waves! Falmouth Surf School offers you the day of a lifetime with truly ‘no worries’. They provide the experience, expertise and enthusiasm to ensure that you and your family have the time of your lives, safe in the knowledge that our fully qualified and expert staff will get you cruising on clean Atlantic waves and feeling the rush that only surfing can bring! Falmouth Surf School provide transport to wherever the best waves are and all equipment including wetsuits and boards. Your first surf can change your life forever. It’s hard to believe anything this fun can be healthy!
www.falmouthsurfschool.co.ukRiver Fal Boat Trips
location: Flushing, TR11 5TY
No visit to cornwall is complete without a trip on the water. Enjoy a different perspective of Falmouth Docks, Pendennis and St. Mawes Castles as you view them from the sea. Take in the beautiful views of some of the local waterside locations such as Flushing, Restronguet, St.Just and Malpas. Get a glimpse of the many tranquil little creeks that join The Fal as well as the grandeur of Trelissick House, Tregothnan Mansion and the The King Harry Ferry along the quieter stretches of the river. An unexpected sight is often the laid up shipping!
www.enterprise-boats.co.ukMylor Boat Hire
location: Mylor, TR11 5UF
Hire a family day boat and discover the unique sheltered waters around Falmouth - explore idyllic waterside villages, historic castles, tranquil wooded creeks, bustling towns, beautiful gardens and charming waterside pubs and restaurants. There’s plenty of room on board for picnicking, fishing or just messing about on the water. You will be fitted with your own lifejacket and given full instructions on boat handling. Boats are available for hourly, daily or weekly hire, and during July and August we offer evening cruises. There’s something for everyone! Family motorboats, launches and punts, a great range of traditional sailing dayboats, fast dinghies and pocket cruisers.
www.mylorboathire.co.ukCornish Cruising
location: Falmouth, TR11 2TD
Cornish Cruising run RYA courses from their base in Falmouth for yachting weekends, cruising, one day, theory, radar, first aid, sea survival and yachtmaster qualifications. Whatever your ability they have approved sailing courses for beginners, intermediate and advanced levels. What better grounds to learn to sail in or take a holiday. With Cornwall's warmer climate they have boats sailing on the water all year round. They also have experienced instructors available for training all aspects of motorboat handling including helmsmanship, engine maintenance, pilotage, navigation, seamanship in tidal waters, coastal and offshore waters.
www.cornishcruising.comMylor Sailing School
location: Mylor, TR11 5UFMylor Sailing School are a small but long established, owner-run independent Sailing and Powerboating school. They are an RYA recognised centre with an AALA license ensuring standards of safety, equipment and quality of tuition. They are able to give a friendly personal service to children and adults that can be tailored to your requirements. With their range of beginner, intermediate and advanced RYA Sailing and Powerboating courses and tuition here in Cornwall, combined with their ideal location you will find Sailing and Powerboating at Mylor Sailing School a great experience. The School is based in Mylor Yacht Harbour which has a fantastic facility in an already perfect sailing area.
www.mylorsailingschool.co.uk