Explore: Penzance
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Description:
This old market town, lying at the far west of the Cornish peninsula, forms a useful port from which to launch a trip to the Scilly Isles, or to wait for suitable weather before rounding Lands End.
Position:
50°07.1’N, 05°31.7’W (harbour)
Docking
Penzance inner harbour, the Wet Dock, provides secure, sheltered berths. It is accessible from 2 hours before, to 1 hour after HW. The waiting buoys outside the harbour have now been removed. In settled weather is possible to anchor east of the harbour in about 2 metres LAT.
The approaches to the harbour are shallow, and in strong on-shore winds, it is unsafe to attempt entry. Boats should divert to Newlyn, which now has a yacht pontoon and offers a safe, all weather port.
There have been plans for several years to have a proper yacht marina built at Penzance, but as yet nothing has been done.
Last updated June 2015.
Related Businesses
Penzance Harbour Master
Address: (Office in the White building near the lock gate), Penzance Harbour Office North Arm, Wharf Road, Penzance, TR18 4AH
VHF Channel 16,12, 09
Opening hours: 0900-1300,1400-1800(Mon-Fri) and when the lock is open
The lock operates HW-2 to HW+1 day and night (Berthing staff in attendance). The... Read More
The Wet Dock
Address: Penzance,
50 visitors' berths. Toilets and showers. Access code from the Harbour Office, which can arrange for water and small quantities of diesel fuel. 3-ton crane,... Read More
Yacht Clubs
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Penzance Sailing Club
Address: Albert Pier, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2LL
Usually only open Monday and Thursday evenings and Saturday and Sundays, during racing. Visitors welcome to use bar, galley and shower facilities when the building... Read More
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