State-of-the-art marina plans to be displayed

The plans for Cornwall’s state-of-the-art Port Falmouth Marina will be on display at the London International Boat Show at Excel, London Docklands, January 9 to 18.

The developer, A&P Ports and Properties, is continuing to take enquiries for the Marina’s 290 berths as it awaits the granting of a final licence under the Food and Environmental Protection Act before beginning construction work.

Marina manager Drystan Jones, who will be on the TYHA Which Marina? Stand (N63), said: “Port Falmouth Marina continues to excite boat owners. We had a fantastic response after exhibiting at the Sail, Power and Water Sports Show at Earls Court last month and the Southampton show in September, resulting in over 100 new berthing enquiries.

“The Marina is the first phase in a major investment programme by A&P at Falmouth Dock and is eagerly awaited by many local businesses as a platform for future growth.”

Planning permission has been obtained for the development, which will include a new floating breakwater to protect the marina from prevailing winds, providing additional berthing for commercial vessels and 770m of high freeboard superyacht berthing with a drive-on facility to make provisioning easy. Megayachts up to 80m will be accommodated on pontoons, and those over 80m on dock wharfs.

The marina will benefit from the high level of security as the port conforms to the ISPS code – will be able to cater for nineteen 40m vessels at any one time. Other key features include deep water to 9m below CD on some berths, three phase high amp power outlets, pump out facilities and a helicopter pad. Dry docks will also be available for refits on request.