Falmouth 3, Carrick Roads, as far as Restronguet Creek, including Mylor and its Marina

At a Glance

Carrick Roads, appears as a vast expanse of water but in actual fact

......much of it is shallow, the main channel is very deep, is buoyed, and sometimes used by large ships. There are several possible anchorages, where a vessel of normal draft can lay afloat at all states of the tide, but all in all it is a bit exposed, being more suitable for ships rather than yachtsmen or motorboaters.

Following the deepwater in a northerly direction, there is a water skiing area marked off by yellow buoys on the eastern side, followed by St Just's pool, an area of small craft moorings, and a possible anchorage, again on the eastern side. Opposite St Just is Mylor Creek, with its moorings and the Marina.

Further northwards from here following the channel you will find Restronguet Creek, again with plenty of small craft moorings. This lies on the western side, as does Mylor Creek mentioned above.

The whole area of Carrick roads can offer exciting fast sailing in stronger winds, as it is relatively sheltered and by half tide yachts can roam over most of the area without worrying about running aground.

In a nutshell you have three creeks, one Marina, and several possible anchorages.

Other Falmouth coverage which can be reached via the links below or the Channel West link on the left of this page:

Falmouth 1, Approach, Entry, Inner Harbour, Penryn River

Falmouth 2, St. Mawes, Percuil River

Falmouth 4, The Upper Reaches as far as Truro

Falmouth 3, Carrick Roads, as far as Restronguet Creek, including Mylor and its Marina

Approach Berthing Comments 10

Approach

Entering Carrick roads is straightforward if you have

....... just entered Falmouth from seawards, leaving Black Rock and its associated buoyage to port. You simply follow the buoys, heading towards Penarrow Point on the western shore. This is low and is topped with a prominent pillar. Keep an eye on the depth sounder, the main channel is very deep up, to 30 m at LAT, and steep to.

If emerging from the Percuil River and Falmouth Inner Harbour, it is unwise to cut the corner too tightly, head in a generally easterly/north-easterly direction until you pick up the deepwater channel. Pilotage directions:

Before reaching Penarrow Point, the deep channel swings to the East, keep an eye out for the red buoys marking this swing (Northbank Fl.R.4s, and St Just Q.R.), as it shallows out rapidly north of these, although by half tide there would be no problem at all. As the channel swings you will see St Just's pool, and the entrance to St Just's Creek on the eastern side to starboard.

If planning to go to Mylor Creek to sample the delights of its Marina you can start making your approach in a north-westerly direction after passing the red can buoy, Northbank. There is deeper water in this approach than the other approach that can be made after following the deep ship Channel further up and turning hard to port. No normal yacht need worry about either approach if it is a couple of hours off low water.

You will pick up the smaller red can and conical green buoyage marking the dredged approach channel to Mylor Yacht Harbour Marina.(See chart). By this time you'll see the Marina clearly, surrounded by craft on moorings.

If heading for Restronguet Creek stay in the main deep channel instead of deviating towards Mylor. To the western side of the main channel the water shelves quickly with depths of less than 1 m at LAT.; you can work out the depths and cut the corner and save all of five minutes if you wish. Otherwise continue until you identify the green conical Carrick Buoy F(2).G.10s. You are now opposite Restronguet Creek, it lays to the South West. Identify the southerly cardinal on Carrick Carlys Rock, and make sure that you stay south of it, leaving it to starboard as you approach Restronguet Creek. There are depths of less than 0.5 m at LAT in the approach to Restronguet, however there is a very deep pool with depths of up to 12 m as you enter the Creek, and you will see small craft moorings clustered around this.

Chart Berthing Comments 10

Harbour Anchorage Marina
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Waypoint

None Given

Charts

Admiralty, 32, 154, 18, SC5602 SC5912

Rules & Regs

Hazards

Water Skiing Area, St.Mawes Bank, Deep Channel marked by Buoyage, Large Shallow Areas

Tides

HW Dover -6.10 MHWS 5.3m MHWN 4.2m MLWN 1.9m MLWS 0.6m

Berthing

As mentioned before, it is possible to anchor anywhere

..... in the Carrick Roads area, out of the channel and to suit depth and wind, being mindful of the areas that are set aside for waterskiing in the summer.

A popular anchorage in Easterlies can be found around the entrance to St Justs creek, clear of the moorings off the shingly beaches. Shoal draft boats can explore the creek itself, and dry out if a space can be found. The town of St Just with its beautiful church will be found by the tidal pool within the creek, as will Pascoe's Boatyard. Jerry cans of diesel, and gas refills are available here.

Other options include:

Mylor Creek

Mylor has a Marina, and a large number of moorings in Mylor Pool, off the yacht harbour. If intending to berth at the Marina they would appreciate advanced notice and they can be contacted on 01326 372121; they maintain a listening watch on VHF channel 80, or M, callsign " Mylor Yacht Harbour" and have an email link on their website. The prices (2022) for a marina berth are £3.90 per metre (with a 10% reduction for a week's stay) and on a swinging mooring £2.25 per metre. They have a minimum charge length of 6.1m Link to website below:

http://www.mylor.com/

The entrance to the Marina is on the northern side of the breakwater pontoon, and visitors are normally berthed on the inside of this pontoon. The Marina is exposed to easterlies, and a surge can develop in these conditions.

After the Marina the creek rapidly dries out, but can be explored in a shoal draft craft or dinghy. The main town and a boatyard will be found at the head of the creek, and it may be possible to find somewhere to dry out here.(See photo in gallery)

Restronguet Creek has many moorings concentrated in the narrow mouth, the deepwater pool. The tide can run hard here through the narrows. An anchorage can be found just clear of the moorings, to the east of the entrance, but keep an eye on the depths. This spot is handy for a dinghy trip to the Pandora Inn, which is yacht friendly and has showers, launderette and freshwater available.

Above the entrance Restronguet Creek widens, but basically dries throughout, and can be explored in shoal draft craft prepared to take the ground, or by dinghy. The village of Devoran will be found at the head of the creek, and has a post office and general store. It was once a busy port exporting copper and tin, but is silted right up nowadays. There is Penpol Boatyard on the northern shore at the entrance to Penpol Creek, and Restronguet Yacht Basin (drying) on the southern shore.

Facilities

Marinas and Mooring

Mylor Yacht Harbour Ltd

Mylor Yacht Harbour, Falmouth, Cornwall. TR11 5UF

Falmouth 3, Carrick Roads, as far as Restronguet Creek, including Mylor and its Marina

At a Glance

Approach

Waypoint

Charts

Rules & Regs

Hazards

Tides

Mylor -

Berthing

Marinas and Mooring

Facilities

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Chandlers

What to Do

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History

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Gallery

Mylor Churchtown -

Mylor Marina and Yacht Club -

Mylor Creek -

The Pontoon off Pandora Inn -

Mylor Marina -

Comments

Update April 2022

Eating, Drinking & Entertainment

September 2020

UPDATE SPRING 2021

Mylor Yacht Harbour and Cockwell's yard 2019

Pandora Inn, Restronguet

UPDATE SPRING 2018

Update Spring 2016

Update March 2014

Update 2013

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