Annabel J - St Mawes to Plymouth - 2 days
Submitted by adam on Tue, 20/10/2009 - 16:41
| Voyage Number | AJ 1015 |
| Voyage price | £250 |
| Voyage Dates | 22/07/2010 - 16:00 - 24/07/2010 - 16:00 |
| Depart from | St Mawes |
| Finishing Port | Plymouth |
| Voyage area | Cornwall |
| Voyage type | Short Breaks and Tasters |
| Vessel | Annabel J |
| Availability | Last Place |
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Voyage Description
Annabel J – St Mawes to Plymouth
Phil sails Annabel J back to Eastwards and away from St Mawes until next year, we will be sad to see him and Annabel leave. Once out beyond St Anthony Lighthouse Annabel J will head east along the the South Coast of Cornwall.
The biggest headland between Falmouth and Plymouth is called the Dodman which gets a mention in folk tales and songs of sailing in the west country.
Just round the corner from the Dodman is the quaint but active fishing port of Mevagissey. It is possible to stay here overnight but there is only really room for one or two boats the size of Annabel J. Mevagissey is always worth a trip ashore to have a look around.
Across St Austell Bay beyond a The Gribbin Headland lies Fowey a picture postcard Cornish Harbour with deep sheltered waters and a busy water way.
Further east lies Looe and though it may be possible to pop in on the tide its probably not sensible to stay overnight as it would require Annabel J to dry out and lean against a harbour wall.
The passage plan devised by Phil the skipper will take into account all the factors of tide, weather and crews ability so it is not possible for us to tell you the precise route.
The voyage ends in Plymouth famous for the Royal Navy and the starting point for the Pilgrim Fathers who set up our first colony in North America.
Please note that Annabel J will berth in the Mayflower Marina on arrival in Plymouth.
Annabel J - St Mawes to Plymouth Itinerary
Please remember all sailing itinerary’s are subject to weather and the Skippers decision.
Day One
Join Annabel J at 4pm in St Mawes Once on board Phil the skipper with the assistance of a mate will show around Annabel J and give you a safety briefing.
As soon as possible that afternoon or evening you will get under way.
Day two, At sea sailing calling into a Cornish port overnight.
Day Thre
As the voyage does not finish until 4pm there is still plenty of sailing time on your last day. The objective for the day will be to get as much sailing as possible before getting you safely ashore in St Mawes.
St Mawes
Joining or leaving point.
Assemble towards the end of St Mawes Quay. There is only one quay right in the centre of the village. If the tide is in you will be able to board directly on to Eve of St Mawes or Annabel J. If there is not enough tide you will be taken out to your pilot cutter by dinghy.
Getting to or from your port.
Ferry is the best way. Contact St Mawes Ferry on 01872 861 911 or 07855 438 674 http://www.kingharryscornwall.co.uk/ferries Ferries are hourly in winter and three per hour in the summer.
Train
To get to St Mawes Ferry catch the train to the “Falmouth The Dell” Station which is on the branch line from
“The Dell” is ten minutes walk from Customs House Quay where one of three ferries runs to St Mawes in the summer. In the winter it is about another five minutes walk to the Prince of Wales Pier.
Bus and Coach
First Group run a regular service from Truro Bus Station a twenty minute walk from the Railway Station. http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/southwest/devon/home/index.php
National Express run Coaches to Truro all year and Falmouth summer time only. http://www.nationalexpress.com/coach/index.cfm
Service No 50 - Tel 0871 200 2233
Plane
Newquay Airport (NQY) is about 40 miles away and about £55 taxi fare.
Taxi - You can book a local taxi on 01326 279 042 or 07971 104 909 ask for Graham.
Flights currently from London Gatwick,
Road
The A30 is the best route into
The best way is to leave the A30 at Fraddon and follow the B3275 until it meets the A390 where you turn left for a little way back towards St Austell. Then follow the signs to the right for the A3078 which ends in St Mawes.
Parking
There are two car parks in St Mawes both trouble free and requiring coins.
St Mawes Quay Car Park is very convenient as it is where you join your voyage but is a little more expensive.
St Mawes Central Car Park run by the St Just in Roseland Parish Council at about £18.00 for 6 days is recommended. It is just a minute walk from the Quay.
History
St Mawes has a beautiful
The artist William Turner made St Mawes famous by painting a scene of the fishing harbour with the Castle on the hill behind, very Italianette, http://www.tate.org.uk/servlet/ViewWork?workid=14744&tabview=image
Attractions
St
St Just Church – a medieval building in a wonderful lush green setting next door to the Bar.
Sailing in the Roseland and Cornwall
- St Mawes Sailing Club www.stmawessailing.co.uk/
- Roseland Paddle and Sail www.paddleandsail.com
- St Mawes Kayaks www.stmaweskayaks.co.uk
- Fal Wooden Boat Hire www.falwoodenboathire.com
Walking
The South West Coast Path is linked by two ferries
Annual Events
Classic Sailing Pilot Cutter Review – June each year http://www.classic-sailing.co.uk/info/pilot-cutter-review
St Mawes Regatta as part of Falmouth Sailing Week see www.stmawessailing.co.uk/
Roseland Festival every Autumn http://www.crbo.co.uk/roseland/welcome.php
High Quality accommodation
Hotel Tresanton as used by Prince Charles and Adam Purser www.tresanton.com/
Mid range accommodation
Braganza best guest recommendations www.stmawes.info/bed-and-breakfast/braganza-guesthouse
Idle Rocks www.idlerocks.co.uk
Rising Sun www.risingsunstmawes.co.uk
Victory Inn and best pub Adam’s local. www.victory-inn.co.uk
Standard accommodation
Little
Camping
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Stay In Britain - Bed and Breakfast, Hotels, Guest House, Self Catering and campsites in britain
Alternative Joining in Falmouth if the wind is too strong from the South West. You will be notified near the joining time if this is required. Please make sure we have your mobile phone number to let you know if we have had to to do this. We will use either Port Pendennis or Falmouth Visitor Yacht Haven depending on availability. Please NOTE this is only used it the weather is unsuitable for St Mawes.
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Plymouth
There are several marinas and docks in Plymouth, so please check your confirmation letter for details of which marina to come to:
Queen Anns Battery (QAB) - a busy marine not often used for Classic Sailing crew changeovers.
Mayflower Marina - to the west of the city centre, and has some long pontoons so is often used for our larger vessels.
Turnchapel / Mountbatten Marina - Big pontoons but a long way from city centre by car. Can be reached by foot ferry from Barbican.
Sutton Harbour - the most central but again not always possible for larger vessels.
SUTTON HARBOUR
Sutton Harbour is beside the Barbican in a very famous and historic part of Plymouth.
The National Marine Aquarium is also beside the Sutton Harbour
It has many art galleries and excellent restaurants and pubs.
It is also close by the City Bus Station and convenient for Coach Travel. The railway station is about a ten minute taxi ride away.
Getting to or from your port.
Train to Plymouth from London, the Midlands and as far as Edingburh http://www.raileasy.co.uk
Bus and Coach
Plymouth Coach Station is near Sutton hArbour and two out of three of Plymouth's marinas.
http://www.nationalexpress.com/coach/index.cfm
Plymouth airport has flights to and from London
Luxury 54' (67' LOA) Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter
Annabel J is an interpretation of the legendary Bristol Channel Pilot cutter. Designed to patrol on station in the jaws of the Bristol Channel, these hardy cutters were necessarily fast, easily handled and seaworthy. Built in steel with wooden decks, Annabel J will look after you in style. Fitted out below decks in a beautiful deep mahogany, her interior is a haven of warm varnished bright work, elegant upholstery and cut glass.
With her pedigree of a working vessel she can stand a lot of canvas and is surprisingly swift, even in light airs. Annabel J is the ideal passage making boat for wanting those to go further afield or experience a channel crossing at impressive speeds. Skipper Phil is also keen to encourage potential voluntary mates who can sail regularly on ‘A.J.’
Annabel J Dimensions:
Length on deck 54ft
Length with bowsprit 67ft
Beam 14ft
Draught 7ft 10”
Engine & bow thruster
Tonnage 38 tonne
Rig Gaff Cutter
Sails: gaff mainsail, gaff topsail, staysail,working jib, flying jib, jib topsail and storm jib.
Construction
Design inspired by the lines of surviving original Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter Marguerite.
Built 1995 by AP Appledore (Falmouth)
Steel hull, teak decks and cockpit
Below Decks:
Beautifully fitted out in flame mahogany wood as elegant in style as a gentleman's classic yacht. Full standing headroom.
AJ sails with a skipper, a mate on some voyages, and 8 guest crew. Below there is a 3 berth cabin up forward and 5 berths in the saloon. There are double berths in both cabins but not private. Facilities -two toilets, shower, hot and cold running water and galley area. Navigation equipment: Radar, GPS DSC VHR radio, Sat Phone, Chart plotter.
Safety: MCA Code of Practice Category 2, up to 60 miles from a safe haven.
Skipper: Phil Cogdell owns and skippers the boat.
Voyage Fees include: All meals, sailing tuition, waterproofs, port fees, pillows but please bring pillowcases and sleeping bags.
Involvement level: full hands on sailing, navigation if you wish and washing up.
Sailing in Company at the Pilot Cutter Races
Annabel J will be joining the Pilot Cutter World Championship in St Mawes in June. Sail to Cornwall along the South Coast and join this spectacular event organised by Classic Sailing purely for original pilot cutters and authentic replicas. The event usually attracts 8-11 pilot cutters.
A personal review of the Review
Isles Of Scilly
Skipper Phil has followed in Eves footsteps and is now a regular summer visitor to the Isles of Scilly off Lands End. In 2012 he has several Cornish Coast and Isles of Scilly voyages on his programme.
Solent Short Breaks
Skipper Phil is an expert on Annabel J’s home ground the Solent and being close to the South East he offers many excellent and convenient short breaks. There is good sailing at all times of year and on Annabel J you will stand out from the crowd.
Channel Islands
Guernsey is the capital of the Channel Islands Bailiwick and St Peter Port seems like a little piece of Monaco. With all the shopping tax free, it’s the perfect place to stock up on a few bargains.
Alderney is dominated by the massive Braye harbour, sheltered by the half mile long breakwater. Alternatively you can anchor off Sark which is straight out of ‘Treasure Island’. Getting to the interior is an adventure in itself. In common with many island communities, the island wildlife is in abundance with huge sea bird colonies lying just off shore. There are always the regular visits of basking sharks and dolphins as well as the local resident seals.
Brest and Douarnenez 2012
These are two independant festivals that come together every four years to create 2 weeks of festivities. You can join her for either of these festivals, or package them together for a special price and save on airfares.
Sail across the channel on Annabel J to Brest, and enjoy the shore side fun and the racing within the Rade de Brest, a fantastic inland sea. Then, either fly home, or join her on the Parade of Sail down to Douarnenez for part 2 of the fun.
If you like wooden boats, chatting to like minded sailors, enjoy good music, wine and food, then either one of these voyages could be for you.
Brittany Specialist & beyond to Golfe de Morbihan
Further south Brittany beckons with the fabled port of St Malo and the Granite Rose coast to the west. Anchor amongst the Ile de Brehat in Brittany or sail up to Treguier and enjoy its Medieval Square and Cathedral. There are many small harbours with waterside restaurants in Brittany and will give you a chance to stretch your legs along beautiful beaches.
"The cruise was a constant delight. I was instantly made to feel welcome and felt at ease." Robert Chester
For a detailed description of individual voyages please click on the voyage number below
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Annabel J - RYA Watchleader or Competent Crew - 7 days - £695 AJ 1201 |
Annabel J | Hamble | Hamble | Sat, 24/03/2012 - 16:00- to Sat, 31/03/2012 - 16:00 |
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Annabel J - RYA Watchleader or Competent Crew - 7 days - £695 AJ 1201 |
Annabel J | Hamble | Hamble | Sat, 24/03/2012 - 16:00- to Sat, 31/03/2012 - 16:00 |
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Annabel J, Easter Weekend Adventure quiet Solent and Poole anchorages 3 days £375 AJ 1202 |
Annabel J | Hamble | Hamble | Fri, 06/04/2012 - 16:00- to Mon, 09/04/2012 - 16:00 |
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Annabel J, Early Spring Adventure quiet Solent and Poole anchorages 3 days £375 AJ 1203 |
Annabel J | Hamble | Hamble | Thu, 19/04/2012 - 16:00- to Sun, 22/04/2012 - 16:00 |
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Annabel J - S Georges Cup Pilot Cutter Regatta in Yarmouth IOW 4 days £485 AJ1204 |
Annabel J | Hamble | Hamble | Fri, 27/04/2012 - 09:00- to Mon, 30/04/2012 - 16:00 |
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Annabel J - Channel Islands and Normandy Adventure - 6 days - £660 AJ1205 |
Annabel J | Hamble | Hamble | Sat, 05/05/2012 - 16:00- to Fri, 11/05/2012 - 16:00 |
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BOOK EARLY Pilot Cutter World Championships - Join the fleet in Cornwall for spectacular racing - 7 days for £680 AJ1206 |
Annabel J | Hamble | St Mawes, Cornwall | Mon, 21/05/2012 - 09:00- to Mon, 28/05/2012 - 10:00 |
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Annabel J - Isles of Scilly and Cornish Coast 6 days £720 AJ 1207 |
Annabel J | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Sat, 02/06/2012 - 16:00- to Fri, 08/06/2012 - 10:00 |
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Annabel J - Isles of Scilly and Cornish Coast 6 days £720 AJ 1208 |
Annabel J | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Mon, 11/06/2012 - 16:00- to Sun, 17/06/2012 - 10:00 |
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Annabel J - Isles of Scilly and Cornish Coast 6 days £720 AJ 1209 |
Annabel J | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Sat, 23/06/2012 - 16:00- to Fri, 29/06/2012 - 10:00 |
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SPECIAL EVENT Brest International Festival of the Sea 2012 & Brittany Summer Expedition - 8 days for £960 AJ1210 |
Annabel J | Falmouth, UK | Brest, France | Mon, 09/07/2012 - 16:00- to Tue, 17/07/2012 - 10:00 |
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Annabel J - Parade of Sail from Brest to Douarnenez Festival 2012 - 8 days for £960 Fully Booked AJ1211 |
Annabel J | Brest, France | Plymouth | Wed, 18/07/2012 - 16:00- to Thu, 26/07/2012 - 16:00 |
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Annabel J - Fowey Classics Regatta 2012 - £720 AJ1212 |
Annabel J | Plymouth | Plymouth | Sun, 29/07/2012 - 16:00- to Sat, 04/08/2012 - 16:00 |
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Annabel J - Channel Islands adventure - 5 days - £610 AJ1213 |
Annabel J | Plymouth | Hamble | Mon, 06/08/2012 - 16:00- to Sat, 11/08/2012 - 16:00 |
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Annabel J - Channel Islands and Normandy Adventure - 6 days - £710 AJ1213a |
Annabel J | Hamble | Hamble | Mon, 13/08/2012 - 16:00- to Sun, 19/08/2012 - 16:00 |
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Annabel J - Channel Islands and Normandy Adventure - 6 days - £695 AJ1214 |
Annabel J | Hamble | Hamble | Mon, 27/08/2012 - 16:00- to Sun, 02/09/2012 - 16:00 |
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Annabel J - Solent and South Coast Weekend Break - 3 days £395 AJ1215 |
Annabel J | Hamble | Hamble | Thu, 06/09/2012 - 16:00- to Sun, 09/09/2012 - 16:00 |
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Annabel J - Late Summer Short Sailing Break - 3 days £395 AJ1216 |
Annabel J | Hamble | Hamble | Thu, 13/09/2012 - 16:00- to Sun, 16/09/2012 - 16:00 |
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Annabel J - Indian Summer Solent and South Coast Weekend Break 3 days £395 AJ 1217 |
Annabel J | Hamble | Hamble | Thu, 20/09/2012 - 16:00- to Sun, 23/09/2012 - 16:00 |
What to bring
All yachts have limited storage space and Annabel is no exception.
Please limit yourself to one soft bag and no suitcases please.
Sleeping bag, (pillow is provided but you need to bring a distinctive pillowcase !)
Sun hat or bobble hat,
Depending on the weather
Sailing gloves if you have them, any gloves are better than none
Warm clothes, lots of thin layers are better than one thick
None slip deck shoes or trainers and wellies
Swim suit, suntan lotion
sunglasses etc
Wash kit and towel
RYA log book, Passport and E111 just in case
Any medication must be brought the attention of the crew
Sea sickness tablets
Walking boots for going ashore.
Included
Meals and soft drinks taken on board, loan of good quality waterproofs, automatic lifejackets and safety harnesses are also included. If you would rather provide you own water proofs then please do.
Not Included
No trip to this area would be complete without visiting its superb pubs and restaurants. We may spend a couple of evenings and occasionally a lunch ashore. The cost of these meals taken off the vessel and all alcoholic drinks are not covered by your voyage fee. You must provide your own transport to the vessel and ensure that you have suitable travel insurance.
Drinking during the day is strongly discouraged, however once safely tucked up on a mooring for the night, one of the first jobs is to crack open a bottle and celebrate sundown after a lovely days sail.
AJ carries a reasonable cellar of goodies which can be purchased at modest cost or you can bring your own.
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