SW Cruise

I sail from Teignmouth quite a bit, well worth a visit. The channel is well marked, and they now dredge the same channel all of the time. Always use the leading marks of the Lucette Beacon and the training wall (two white painted squares) as this is what they use to dredge the channel.
However, take care if there has been an easterly blow as this can make the entrance very rough.

I'll second visiting the Ship Inn which is easy to get to from the visitors pontoon, although you will need your tender.
I would advise trying to make sure you are on the shore side of the pontoon as there is sometimes quite a strong cross tide there which has been known to pop fenders if you are on the wrong side /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Catch the small ferry across to Shaldon which is nice for a wander around.
 
Another vote for Teinmouth..... though the tide can be ferocious its a lovely spot.... Me experience is that if you are hanging about off the entrance someone will usually show you the way in!!

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Penzance is a drying harbour except in the wet dock which has only limited access depending on the tide but Newlyn Harbour literally next door now has nice new visitors pontoons, facilities, is sheltered and accessible at all states of tide and in virtually any weather. Also, draft will not be a problem. Some nice daytime anchorages within easy reach and its also a great jumping off place for the Scillies!
 
The first time I went to Teignmouth was by accident. I was ambling round the coast, waiting for the tide for Exmouth. I was surprised by boats going in and out at low water, so thought I'd have a look in. Never had less than 3 metres, not sure whether neaps or springs now.

THe HM is doing his best to get more visitors and trying to change the negative reports in the almanacs.

Would not go if there were any off shore winds though.
 
Kynance Cove. We have used it a lot by day and often, on passage, overnight in winds NW to East and we have never seen another boat in it. Arrive as the tourists are leaving and enjoy a BBQ on beach. I have wonderful memories of helping my mum back down from cliffs after an unexpectedly high tide forced us to finish our supper on the island (Bull Island?)
 
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Kynance Cove. We have used it a lot by day and often, on passage, overnight in winds NW to East


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Never thought about Kynance Cove for anchoring. Thanks
 
I echo comments about Cawsands. I went there two weeks ago for the first time. Great little anchorage and extremely good holding.

Salcombe I think is overrated. Full of Hooray Henrys tearing about the place in their RIBS etc. For total peace and quiet anchor just below the Anchor Stone at Dittisham on the River Dart.
 
Trouble with the West Country is, theres hundreds of good places to go. I was there ten years, and never visited all of them. Having a raggie seems a bit of a disadvantage, as they all form a line, from this destination to the next.
 
Re Salcombe entrance. 2m draught is ok even at LW unless there is a swell running. This occurs after strong blows from the S or SE. In those conditions you'll need to give it atleast couple of hours before entering on a rising tide. As hlb says there's actually more water to W of the leading line than exists on the line itself.
Wouldn't visit in Aug. 'cos of the "Henries" Super out of season.

Another vote for Teignmouth here - an old fashioned sort of place.

Have to admit that I've never really taken to Brixham - thought it was a dump when I first went there. It has improved since, however.
That's in direct contrast to Torquay which I think has gone really tacky with drunk yobbos spoiling the place at night.

Again, provided the wind direction permits, there's a lovely overnight stay to be had on the vis. buoys just outside Polperro Hrbr entrance.

Agree with all your other suggested ports of call, Dartmouth being my favourite. Pick up a buoy off Dittisham and eat at one of the 2 pubs.

Hope you enjoy yourselves.
 
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