Torquay
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+ | Sources for Weather forecasts: | ||
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+ | ==Passages== | ||
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+ | * Brixham, I hr. across Torbay with decent wind. | ||
+ | * Dartmouth / Kingswear | ||
+ | * Teignmouth | ||
+ | * Salcombe | ||
+ | * Plymouth | ||
+ | * Falmouth | ||
+ | * Weymouth | ||
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The inner harbor is usually full of local boats. Use the marina. | The inner harbor is usually full of local boats. Use the marina. | ||
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* [http://www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/mdl-torquay-marina Torquay Marina] - 440 berths; Phone: +1803 200210; Fax: +44 1803 200225; [mailto:[email protected] Email] | * [http://www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/mdl-torquay-marina Torquay Marina] - 440 berths; Phone: +1803 200210; Fax: +44 1803 200225; [mailto:[email protected] Email] | ||
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Several anchorages but only in settled conditions. | Several anchorages but only in settled conditions. | ||
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- | + | Water is available on all of the Torquay marina (MDL) pontoons | |
; Electricity | ; Electricity | ||
- | : | + | : Shore Power is available on all of the Torquay marina (MDL) pontoons |
==Things to do Ashore== | ==Things to do Ashore== | ||
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+ | Yes, at the Torquay (MDL) marina. | ||
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- | * | + | * Buses to Plymouth, Exeter and beyond. Bus stops, 0.1 mile away |
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+ | * Flights from Exeter airport, 20 miles away | ||
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | ||
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* {{wikipedia}} | * {{wikipedia}} | ||
* {{Wikivoyage}} | * {{Wikivoyage}} | ||
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- | ''See [[United_Kingdom# | + | ''See [[United_Kingdom#References|United Kingdom]]''. |
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* Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 21:44, 26 February 2016 (GMT) | * Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 21:44, 26 February 2016 (GMT) | ||
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Charts
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- Chart Number - Chart Name
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- Chart Number - Chart Name
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.
- Brixham, I hr. across Torbay with decent wind.
- Dartmouth / Kingswear
- Teignmouth
- Salcombe
- Plymouth
- Falmouth
- Weymouth
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.
Berthing
The inner harbor is usually full of local boats. Use the marina.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Torquay Marina - 440 berths; Phone: +1803 200210; Fax: +44 1803 200225; Email
Anchorages
Several anchorages but only in settled conditions.
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
- Fuel
- Give details on fuel
- Water
Water is available on all of the Torquay marina (MDL) pontoons
- Electricity
- Shore Power is available on all of the Torquay marina (MDL) pontoons
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- McColl’s just outside marina , Tesco Metro 5 mins walk.
- Buses outside marina go to The Willows, 2 miles, with M&S and Sainsburys , pass Asda, 1 mile, on the way.
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available? Yes, at the Torquay (MDL) marina.
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
- Buses to Plymouth, Exeter and beyond. Bus stops, 0.1 mile away
- Trains to Bristol, London, Birmingham, Station 0.5 mile away
- Flights from Exeter airport, 20 miles away
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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