Sailing in Cornwall

The South West of England has long been famous for its sailing - from the days of Francis Drake and before right through to present day.

The North West coast has its fair share of harbours, moorings, chandleries and sailing clubs for the visitor.

Padstow is noted for its dinghy sailing, having a sheltered harbour with launching and mooring facilities suited to smaller boats. At high tide, boats can even navigate the River Camel as far up as Wadebridge.

Newquay, so popular with surfers, is not such an ideal spot for sailing as access to the harbour is limited and there are only a few visitor moorings.

Like Newquay, Portreath should also be viewed with caution, having limited visitor moorings and a harbour entrance which can be dangerous in high seas.

Rock, on the opposite side of the Camel estuary from Padstow, offers moorings for a wide range of vessels and offers the visitor both intertesting shops, a selection of restaurants and bars and the chance to surf and sunbathe.

To find out more about sailing in Cornwall visit http://www.destination-cornwall.co.uk/sailing.htm .