ABOVE: The fishing
village of St Mawes
has a thriving
yacht club
BELOW: St Mawes
Castle is a fine
example of Tudor
architecturekitchen changed my mind and instead, I opted
for a sumptuous Cornish beef burger and a pint.
With tide and sunlight retreating, I took the boat
off to a nearby free mooring and enjoyed a nightcap.
Another bright but windless morning greeted me
the next day. I dropped the mooring and motored out
of a still Restronguet Creek. Two days without proper
ablutions, I was desperate for a shower. I regretted
passing Mylor by the day before, so headed back for
a stay at the marina. With ample water beneath the
keel, I was able to motor down through the moorings
that line the west shore of Carrick Roads and head
straight for the marina entrance, and a nice spot on
the inside arm of E pontoon.
Refreshed, I headed to the
Cafe Mylor for breakfast before
picking up provisions for my
evening meal. The walk back
to the boat was as pleasant as
the way there, and I carried
on along the shore-side road
to Restronguet Sailing Club.
Looking over Carrick Roads,I wondered why I had ever left such a beautiful place.
There was still no wind by the time I got back, so
I untied the lines, hopped on board and motored
her back to Falmouth and the Falmouth Haven
where I was able to get a spot alongside.
Wandering through the town, I found myself at
Pendennis Castle and climbed to the top of the gun
tower, where the view takes in the Lizard Peninsula,
St Mawes, Carrick Roads, Falmouth and Penryn.
I refl ected that apart from being the fi rst or last stop
in the UK for many on the adventure of a lifetime,
and offering the best facilities a yachtsman will fi nd
this far south, the Fal is a great destination in its
own right, and well worth a day or two exploring
north of the town that takes its name from the river.The Fal is a great destination in its
own right, and well worth a day or
two exploring north of Falmouth
Andrew Barker / Alamy
A LONG WEEKENDThe Pandora Inn has a
pontoon and is popular
with the sailing crowd