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Fowey (pronounced /ˈfɔɪ/) is a cargo port at the mouth of the river Fowey not far from Falmouth in Cornwall.
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fowey Fowey] (pronounced /ˈfɔɪ/) is a cargo port at the mouth of the river Fowey not far from Falmouth in Cornwall.
Apart from big cargo ships, quite a number of small sailing vessels visit Fowey; in particular it's one of the default destinations for the boats of sailing courses based in Falmouth.  
Apart from big cargo ships, quite a number of small sailing vessels visit Fowey; in particular it's one of the default destinations for the boats of sailing courses based in Falmouth.  
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Several floating pontoons are available for visitors, with water taxi usually used to reach the town.
Several floating pontoons are available for visitors, with water taxi usually used to reach the town.
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===Charts===
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==Navigation==
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==Berthing==
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Some of the restaurants have free WiFi.
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Fowey, Town Quay

Fowey (pronounced /ˈfɔɪ/) is a cargo port at the mouth of the river Fowey not far from Falmouth in Cornwall.

Apart from big cargo ships, quite a number of small sailing vessels visit Fowey; in particular it's one of the default destinations for the boats of sailing courses based in Falmouth.

Several floating pontoons are available for visitors, with water taxi usually used to reach the town.

Charts

British Admiralty
31
C5602
SC5904
SC5912


Weather

Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.

Berthing

  • Moorings
  • 2 short stay pontoons

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

No marinas.

Showers at the local yacht club, £1/6min.

Anchorages

None.

Yacht Repairs and Services

List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections (Marine Stores, & Repairs/Yards, & Fuel, Water, & Electricity.

Marine Stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Repairs/Yards

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Water available at short stay pontoons at Albert Quay and Berrill's Yard (maximum 2 hour stay).

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Some of the restaurants have free WiFi.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See United Kingdom.

Comments

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