Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Gweek Classic Boatyard
Gweek, Cornwall · Helford River
Prices not published
Estuary and tidal river moorings near Helston
Sheltered tidal water such as the Hamble, Dart, Medway, Orwell and the Thames tideway: marina pontoons, swinging moorings, piles and drying mud berths.
9 sites · 4 with space now · 1 with a waiting list · typical £4,800 a year for a 10m yacht (£335–£7,465 across 5 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 9 sites, all on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- 4 of the 9 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Gweek Classic Boatyard, Helford River Moorings, Port Pendennis Marina and Percuil River Moorings Limited.
- Keeping a waiting list: Penryn Harbour.
- For a 10m yacht, published prices run from £335 a year (Penryn Harbour) to £7,465 a year (Falmouth Haven Marina); the middle of 5 is £4,800 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 25m (82ft) at Port Pendennis Marina.
- Of the 9, 5 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out, 3 diesel, 2 a boat hoist and 5 visitor berths.
- 1 of the 9 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
- Closest to Helston: Gweek Classic Boatyard, 4.7km east of the centre. 2 of the 9 within 10km.
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Helford River Moorings
Helford, Cornwall · Helford River
Prices not published
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Port Pendennis Marina
Falmouth, Cornwall · Falmouth Harbour
£4,800 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Percuil River Moorings Limited
St Mawes, Cornwall · Percuil River
Prices on request
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waiting list
Penryn Harbour
Penryn, Cornwall · Fal Estuary
£335 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Falmouth Marina
Falmouth, Cornwall · Fal estuary and Penryn River
£6,850 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Falmouth Haven Marina
Falmouth, Cornwall · River Fal
£7,465 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Mylor Yacht Harbour
Mylor, Cornwall · Carrick Roads (Fal Estuary)
£3,420 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Sailaway St. Anthony
Helston, Cornwall · Gillan Creek
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 10m yacht
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m yacht | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gweek Classic Boatyard | 4.7km east | – | Berths available |
| Helford River Moorings | 9.9km east | – | Berths available |
| Port Pendennis Marina | 16.2km east | £4,800 | Berths available |
| Percuil River Moorings Limited | 19.4km east | On request | Berths available |
| Penryn Harbour | 14.5km north-east | £335 | Waiting list |
| Falmouth Marina | 15.3km north-east | £6,850 | Not reported |
| Falmouth Haven Marina | 15.8km east | £7,465 | Not reported |
| Mylor Yacht Harbour | 17.8km north-east | £3,420 | Not reported |
| Sailaway St. Anthony | 12.3km east | – | Not reported |
From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
How much does a mooring for a 10m yacht cost near Helston?
Across the 5 estuary and tidal river moorings here that publish a price, a 10m yacht costs from £335 a year at Penryn Harbour to £7,465 a year at Falmouth Haven Marina. The middle figure is £4,800 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest estuary and tidal river moorings near Helston?
For a 10m yacht, Penryn Harbour is cheapest at £335 a year.
Which estuary and tidal river moorings near Helston have space now?
4 of the 9 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Gweek Classic Boatyard, Helford River Moorings, Port Pendennis Marina and Percuil River Moorings Limited. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest estuary and tidal river mooring to Helston?
Gweek Classic Boatyard, 4.7km east of the centre of Helston, on the Helford River.
Can you live aboard at estuary and tidal river moorings near Helston?
1 of the 9 say you can: Gweek Classic Boatyard (residential moorings with planning consent). Living aboard can need planning consent and council tax; ask each site about its terms.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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