Sailaway St Anthony

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About Sailaway St Anthony

Sailaway St Anthony is a boatyard at The Boathouse in St Anthony, in the parish of Manaccan near Helston. It hires out self drive motorboats, sailing dinghies, kayaks and paddleboards. The yard sits on Gillan Creek at the mouth of the Helford, so you can head out onto sheltered water straight from the bank.

Boats to hire and how it works

You can choose between self drive motorboats, sailing dinghies, kayaks and paddleboards. Because the craft are kept at the yard, you can turn up, pick what suits the day and get on the water without hauling your own kit down to Cornwall. Booking, hire times and prices are handled through the Sailaway St Anthony website, so check there before you travel. Boats can also be delivered to points along the Helford River, and moorings and storage are offered.

A day around the Helford

Gillan Creek opens into the Helford River, which gives you calm water for a first go on a paddleboard or a quiet spell under sail. From the yard, the South Bank of the Helford River Mouth is within easy reach, with Polwheveral Creek and Bosahan Cove further along the same stretch of water. Tregildry Beach is close by if you want to stop ashore. Durgan is another spot on the river, and The Old Vicarage sits nearby too. You can hire in the morning, then spend the afternoon exploring the creeks and coves at your own pace. The mix of sheltered creek and open river suits both beginners and those who know their way around a boat.

Getting there

Sailaway St Anthony is at The Boathouse, St Anthony, Manaccan, Helston, TR12 6JW. The yard is right on the water at Gillan Creek, so plan your trip around the tide if you are heading out on the river.

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