Daverw
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In a few days we are going to be sailing into Plymouth, just want to ask local sailers about does and don’ts, already worked out don’t get in the way of the big grey floaty things,
Plymouth Does and Donts
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LiftyK
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I’m not local but can recommend land-based activities
- Plymouth gin distillery tour
- Barbican botanicals gin tasting
- Rockfish fish restaurant
When we last sailed into Plymouth it was a very straightforward approach.
- Plymouth gin distillery tour
- Barbican botanicals gin tasting
- Rockfish fish restaurant
When we last sailed into Plymouth it was a very straightforward approach.
doug748
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Don't enter at night unless compelled to.
Don't muck about around the Bridge passage by Drakes Island - use the marked channel.
If you anchor at Barn Pool, keep close in.
Do spend some time at anchor in Cawsand bay - in SW to N winds.
Do take the ferry from Admiral's Hard to Mount Edgecombe and take a walk. Wonderful and interesting place, fine marine views
Have a jolly up the Tamar, at least a far as the bridges
If you like pubs don't miss the Dolphin Beryl Cook's local, or the Minerva - little changed since 1550, music nights.
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Don't muck about around the Bridge passage by Drakes Island - use the marked channel.
If you anchor at Barn Pool, keep close in.
Do spend some time at anchor in Cawsand bay - in SW to N winds.
Do take the ferry from Admiral's Hard to Mount Edgecombe and take a walk. Wonderful and interesting place, fine marine views
Have a jolly up the Tamar, at least a far as the bridges
If you like pubs don't miss the Dolphin Beryl Cook's local, or the Minerva - little changed since 1550, music nights.
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wonkywinch
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Where are you tying up? It's a h-u-g-e area.
Farmer Piles
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I'm with Doug, drop your hook in Cawsands for a night or two - although you do get a bit of wash coming in from the commercial traffic, it is lovely there and you can walk to Mount Edgcombe Park where it is very lovely. we did around the coast and then the short route back over the headland. Or out and around Rame Head. Nice cafes and pubs there.
A pootle up the Tamar on a rising tide is fun too - it's very tranquil once past the road and rail bridges.
A pootle up the Tamar on a rising tide is fun too - it's very tranquil once past the road and rail bridges.
BlueChip
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If you get bad weather and need a day ashore I recommend getting the bus to Cawsand/Kingsand, sit upstairs for spectacular views on the Torpoint ferry and along the cliff edge near Rame Head.
Take lunch or coffee in one of the pubs at Cawsand/Kingsand and then a lovely walk along the coast path to Mount Edgcumbe where you can either catch the bus back or get the ferry back to Plymouth.
Alternatively, for a day ashore take the bus to Polperro via Looe, lovely cliff walks and spectacular scenery.
Take lunch or coffee in one of the pubs at Cawsand/Kingsand and then a lovely walk along the coast path to Mount Edgcumbe where you can either catch the bus back or get the ferry back to Plymouth.
Alternatively, for a day ashore take the bus to Polperro via Looe, lovely cliff walks and spectacular scenery.
A pint of Bass from the barrel in the Dolphin is worth making a trip to Plymouth for.
Hermit
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Approach is straightforward in any conditions. In the dark, just don't forget the Breakwater is there.
The people on the grey things will soon be going on leave but you can look here and find out what is happening Shipping movements and planned diving
In the Tamar off the dockyard there is a 50m exclusion zone around all warships - but should not be a problem. When they are moving, the only tight bit is the Narrows at Devil's Point - stay out of their was specifically there as can be a challenge especially if the tide is running.
Barn Pool is nice (but some foul ground). Cawsand lovely. The Dandy Hole up the Lynher is really nice but last i heard there was a sunken boat restricting the anchorage. Voluntary no anchor zone ( I think still) under southern part of Jenny Cliff.
Chain Ferries in the Tamar - just don't get too close.
The Marine Aquarium for me is a must visit.
LittleSister
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And note they have right of way!
[70521]
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If approached by a MOD Police vessel do what it asks without faffing about.
Not sure what @doug748 is on about, Plymouth is one of the easiest ports to enter.
If you are ferity use the western entrance - the eastern one can be interesting in a F7, sea state rough with visibility of 50 metres, guess how I know.
There are a number of welcoming sailing clubs, just don't forget what side of the Tamar you are on when having a cream team.
Trying to land a dinghy near the city is a pain if you are anchoring in the sound.
A few nice National Trust properties nearby. Anthony and Saltram come to mind.
As others have said the Dolphin is good, not done the gin tour as whisky is my tipple of choice.
A long time ago the RYA produced a PFD file about Plymouth, I can't find it at the moment, but it is useful.
Farmer Piles
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With regard to point 4;
With a cream tea, jam always, but ALWAYS first!!
Boathook
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I tend to put the thickest on first as it makes the spreading easier !
Leslie frank
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I have entered in the dark and in a thick fog with no problems. The latter was a weird experience in modern times as most Navy craft don't show AIS so when the fig cleared just past the breakwater you got a murky view of all your radar targets. Totally agree re Mount Edgcombe, the Hoe and the Gin!
On the way try River Yealm.. fantastic
On the way try River Yealm.. fantastic
doug748
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Yes, the question is not: "Is it possible to enter Plymouth at night" or even "Is it easy"
I cant see any advantage in planning to enter Plymouth at night for a first visit. If you arrive at a marina before 12 you will be nailed for that day's fee, if you arrive between say midnight and first light you have to negotiate the wider entry to the port, an inner passage across the sound and close pilotage to a berth. There is good scope for error and prop fouling in all of this, we presume it will be at the end of a longish passage.
I have sailed out of Plymouth for a long time and, even with a berth waiting for me, still generally (as the weather suits) sail as far as I can into Cawsand Bay and drop the anchor for a few hours sleep till morning.
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I cant see any advantage in planning to enter Plymouth at night for a first visit. If you arrive at a marina before 12 you will be nailed for that day's fee, if you arrive between say midnight and first light you have to negotiate the wider entry to the port, an inner passage across the sound and close pilotage to a berth. There is good scope for error and prop fouling in all of this, we presume it will be at the end of a longish passage.
I have sailed out of Plymouth for a long time and, even with a berth waiting for me, still generally (as the weather suits) sail as far as I can into Cawsand Bay and drop the anchor for a few hours sleep till morning.
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steveeasy
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Don’t try and take on the ferries. Only time I’ve been chased by a blue flashing police boat.
Steveeasy
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Greg2
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I have often wondered what kind of weirdo would even contemplate putting the cream on first!
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Boathook
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See my earlier post !I have often wondered what kind of weirdo would even contemplate putting the cream on first!
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oldbloke
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Me too especially when the boat was on the trots at Saltash
[70521]
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I hope this works. I've put a PDF file on the anchorages of Plymouth in a shared folder. Link below
Google Drive Document
Google Drive Document
[70521]
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Thankfully, I am a Scot a neutral in this war.
