Estuaries & tidal rivers
Berths available
Helford River Moorings
Helford, Cornwall · Helford River
Prices not published
Swinging moorings near Helston
A buoy on a ground chain; the boat swings with wind and tide and you need a tender to get ashore.
7 sites · 2 with space now · 2 with a waiting list · typical £3,420 a year for a 10m boat (£335–£7,465 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 7 sites: 6 on estuaries and tidal rivers and 1 on the open coast.
- 2 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Helford River Moorings and Percuil River Moorings Limited.
- Keeping a waiting list: Penryn Harbour and St Ives Harbour.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £335 a year (Penryn Harbour) to £7,465 a year (Falmouth Haven Marina); the middle of 3 is £3,420 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 20m (66ft) at Falmouth Haven Marina.
- Of the 7, 2 have electric hook-up, 1 a pump-out, 2 diesel, 1 a boat hoist and 3 visitor berths.
- Groups running more than one: Cornwall Council (2).
- Closest to Helston: Helford River Moorings, 9.9km east of the centre. 1 of the 7 within 10km.
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
Coast & harbours
Waiting list
St Ives Harbour
St Ives, Cornwall · St Ives Harbour
Prices not published
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 boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Berths | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helford River Moorings | 9.9km east | – | swinging moorings | Berths available |
| Percuil River Moorings Limited | 19.4km east | On request | swinging moorings | Berths available |
| Penryn Harbour | 14.5km north-east | £335 | pontoon berths, swinging moorings, drying berths | Waiting list |
| St Ives Harbour | 19.3km north-west | – | swinging moorings, drying berths | Waiting list |
| Falmouth Haven Marina | 15.8km east | £7,465 | pontoon berths, swinging moorings | Not reported |
| Mylor Yacht Harbour | 17.8km north-east | £3,420 | pontoon berths, swinging moorings, hard standing | Not reported |
| Sailaway St. Anthony | 12.3km east | – | swinging moorings, drying berths | 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 boat cost near Helston?
Across the 3 swinging moorings here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £335 a year at Penryn Harbour to £7,465 a year at Falmouth Haven Marina. The middle figure is £3,420 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest swinging moorings near Helston?
For a 10m boat, Penryn Harbour is cheapest at £335 a year.
Which swinging moorings near Helston have space now?
2 of the 7 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Helford River Moorings and Percuil River Moorings Limited. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
What is the nearest swinging mooring to Helston?
Helford River Moorings, 9.9km east of the centre of Helston, on the Helford River.
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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