Who lives in Torpoint?

[deourino]

Hiya,

We're considering moving our liveaboard boat down to Torpoint, it sounds like a really great marina. Was just wondering if anyone lives or moors there and could tell us a bit more about what it's like? We know it dries, which is fine, but what's it like in high winds - it looks like it might be a bit exposed? What's the area like?

Thanks everyone!
Em x

 

[boaterbaz]

If you are in the ballast pond there should be no problems. Some of the outer swinging moorings can get lively in aid over tide conditions. Torpoint is a nice community has all you need and access to Plymouth is easy if a little slow via ferry and bus.

 

[doug748]

Not me.

But I know the area tolerably well. The marina at Torpoint is actually a floating pond behind 19c? walls so it does not dry out itself though the entrance channel does. There is no way a serious swell can enter there and severe winds will only be felt at HW. It is very snug, very. So if you have a large or unhandy or shorthanded boat you might have cause to ponder. The owners run another marina nearby which does dry out but is more picturesque and spacious though out in the sticks a bit. There is a village within 15mins walk with pubs & shops though. The people who run these marinas have raised a few questions over customer service on these pages, I have no idea about that.

Cornwall is an area with a number of dire areas of poverty, and affluence, cheek by jowl, a bit like the Caribbean but with lots of rain. As a summer visitor you might never notice this esp if you visit by sea. Most of the small seaports have become dainty caricatures - with a few exceptions mainly in the South West - they are still superb. This leads me on to Torpoint. It is not a dump though it is not much to look at. If you bear in mind the above you will know it is not pretty either it is joined by ferry to the workaday, (or benefit), Dockyard end of Plymouth. Torpoint has all the shops you could need, plus banks, library, basic chandlers and supermarkets. Laura Ashley outlets are thin on the ground but there are a number of charity shops. Next to the Ballast Pond there is a good, small YC with food most days and 7 day bar, it is fairly lively because many local people use it. Membership is no problem and probably the among the cheapest in the country. There are a number of similar small clubs strung along the Tamar so you can have as much sheltered racing, or cruising, as you want; Nobody cares what boat you have, the average joe has a 30 year old, 26 footer which is on a mooring and he does all the work himself for the love of it, it is a long way from the RYS. It's grand.

Access to the Sound is easy and quick.

 

[Artic Warrior]

Good bit of info there, and an insight to it too,,,

 

[fliti]

We live next door in Carew Wharf and would second all that has been said above. The Pound is very safe, the locals, particularly the Mosquito sailing club, very friendly and the shopping a delight-one of the few village high streets where you can still purchase everything you could conceivably need from well stocked old fashioned shops. Plus, on New Year's Eve, the ferry terminal hosts the biggest open air fancy dress party in the South West. Send a PM if you decide to come and we can make some introductions.

 

[deourino]

Awesome! It sounds lovely. We're in a very big marina at the moment that's not really designed for liveaboards, it would be great to be somewhere smaller...thanks for all the info! And thanks fliti, I'll be in touch nearer the time
Em x