England’s largest ever seagrass restoration project has reached a new milestone by planting around 70,000 seed bags spanning 3.5 hectares of seabed, which will provide vital habitat for marine life.
Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs) that survey the surface of our seas, gobbling up litter, helping to keep our natural environment clean have been launched for sea trials at Turnchapel Wharf, Plymouth.
Ocean Safety, specialists in the worldwide supply, distribution, service and hire of marine safety equipment, is increasing the ease of product servicing for its customers by expanding the network of its collection and drop off locations throughout the UK.
We're fortunate to have a naturally well-protected marina here at Plymouth Yacht Haven. 'P' Pontoon provides a strong outer perimeter for the Yacht Haven and lots of new finger pontoons have been installed so we're more than ready for anything the winter throws at us!
Plymouth put on a show for the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix with thousands of spectators taking to the water to watch the thrilling F50 catamaran racing.
The Port of Plymouth have issued an updated Small Craft User Guide. The map and guide gives a wide range of information on the local area, as well as advice from the RNLI, Green Blue and CSI Seagrass Initiative.
Plymouth is a great place to begin your sailing adventure, and around the area there are several historical lighthouses to encounter; some you’ll see more than others!
After being awarded Marina Of The Year in 2018/19, Plymouth Yacht Haven has once again received national acclaim in the 2020 Towergate Marina Of The Year awards.
Opened by Lesley and Bruce Brunning in 2010, the Brunnings family have built an outstanding eatery at Plymouth Yacht Haven. Run alongside their other venue, Turtley Corn Mill, The Bridge occupies a stunning waterside spot overlooking the marina.
Plymouth Yacht Haven has played an integral part in the Fearn’s life over the last quarter of a century. With 25 years inexplicably linked to the Yacht Haven and it’s Plymouth team, Jeff and Angela tell us about some of the memories they cherish and how the Yacht Haven continues to play a huge part in their lives today.
Here's a story to warm your hearts this December...
During a cold and wet winter’s day, we took a call from Twycross Zoo, a conservation charity and zoological park in Warwickshire. They were looking for some new toys for their animals and wondered if we had anything suitable.
The Cattewater Cruising Club is a small friendly cruising club that overlooks Plymouth Yacht Haven from their HQ at the Boringdon Arms in Turnchapel village. It was formed in 1989 and is an RYA affiliated club.
This July, Plymouth Yacht Haven had the pleasure of welcoming The Princess Royal to our Plymouth marina.
HRH Princess Anne was visiting The Island Trust and their new vessel, SY Johanna Lucretia.
The Rolex Fastnet Race Village at Plymouth Yacht Haven has welcomed over 300 finishing boats, over 2,500 crew and a further 5,000 public visitors coming to see the impressive fleet.
Plymouth Yacht Haven has been awarded the highest honour in the marina industry, the prestigious Five Gold Anchors by The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA), for the third time in succession.
What’s your favourite moment from your Yacht Havens career? I have so many 'favourite' memories after 20 years, but I will confess to a story from my first few weeks on the job, back in 1996...
The 151ft Royal Huisman yacht arrived at Plymouth's largest marina following a safe Atlantic Crossing. At 151ft, she is one of the largest superyachts we've berthed at Plymouth Yacht Haven.
This winter, Plymouth Yacht Haven will undertake a 'Once in 20 years' dredging operation in order to continue to offer a minimum depth of -2.5 metres below Chart Datum, throughout the entire marina.
The world's largest offshore yacht race sees boats undertake the legendary 600mile route - Cowes to Fastnet Rock and finishing at Plymouth. The 2017 event is the largest ever entry in the 92 year history of the Royal Ocean Racing Club's biennial event.
Plymouth Yacht Haven held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Good Friday, 3rd April, in celebration of the completion of five months building work and a £400,000 investment in new facilities at this Five Gold Anchor marina.
