Boat Hire in Falmouth with Mylor Boat Hire

Boat Hire in Falmouth with Mylor Boat Hire

Last weekend by chance we took a boat out from Mylor Boat Hire and had a wonderful day exploring the Carrick Roads.  Boat Hire in Falmouth is such an amazing adventure.  It was a random encounter, Dom had accompanied clients with their own boat on a trip from the Solent to Mylor, I went to collect him and by chance we ran into the lovely people at Mylor Boat Hire.   It was too good an opportunity to pass up so we found ourselves out on a Plymouth Pilot motor launch.  What an amazing day!!

Mylor Boat Hire is run by a friendly and experienced team.  They offer both sail and power boats for hire.  We’ll definitely be back to hire a sail boat as well as motor.  They are also able to offer training.  Boats are available for those with or without experience depending on the type of boat you wish to take out.  Parking is close by and the whole thing was so easy to organise.  The boats were well kept and we were pleased with the equipment on board.

 

Briefing:

When we arrived we had a friendly briefing and advice on where to visit.  Even with experience it is always beneficial to take advice from locals.  They know their waters and can offer great suggestions. The Sea Shanty Festival was on in Falmouth with wonderful sounds across the water but we fancied something a little more remote.  We were given a map, very artistic and fun and decided to head off to Malpas.  As Dom had just completed a training run he had VHF handheld radios with us and we both had portable navigation apps on our phones.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The journey:

And off we set!   The Carrick Roads were beautiful to explore, it felt like a lovely unexpected but easy adventure.  A fabulous opportunity to take time out just to explore and chat.  The boat handled beautifully and was perfect for the area.  A little cuddy at the front protecting us from any spray and enough power to make way against the tide.  We saw lots of sights along the way to photograph for future training from day shapes to buoyage, hull shapes, lifejacket lockers, even bins on pontoons!

The map provided worked perfectly and was very pretty but it was also reassuring to have digital navigation on our phones.  I was using the SavvyNavvy app which helped us work out why navigation marks were in certain places & how long the route would take.  We also love the AIS function too showing the location of boats with AIS and a little nose as to what they are.  The up to date tidal and weather information is great on the app. It is so reassuring to have a digital navigation app available wherever you are.

Coffee stop:

We spent a couple of hours exploring and arrived at Malpas.   There was a helpful harbour master who advised us where we could moor on the jetty.  They were willing to help take lines if needed but happy to leave you if feeling confident.  Arriving by hire boat, one never knows quite how you will be greeted but they were professional and helpful.

The boat handled perfectly and we were alongside easily. A quick payment for a short stay, advice on where to go and we headed to the top of the pontoon to the Heron Coffee Shop.   An amazingly cheerful person behind the counter who organised us nachos and coffee.  We headed outside to tables overlooking the creek and the pontoon.  A wonderful spot to sit and relax.  The cakes were so good that we couldn’t leave without taking some for the journey back!  An easy departure from the pontoon and a rising tide made the trip back reassuring.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return:

We were met back at the pontoon in Mylor by the friendly team ready to take lines and assist us ashore.  Felt quite odd to be the ones on the boat as opposed to guiding boats in ourselves! It is always interesting to experience boats in the way our students do.   It initially felt a little uncomfortable to take an unexpected trip, less time to plan but equally comfortable knowing we had all the resources and experience we needed.  I needed to know I was with a trusted business whose maintenance of boats I could trust, usually we have to prep the boat ourselves.   It was a luxury to simply step afloat and head off!

If you find yourself looking for Boat Hire in Falmouth area I would recommend searching these guys out.  We had a good chat about the sailing options too and definitely something we’d explore in the future.  Thanks to  all at Mylor Boat Hire for a wonderful day.