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Other Leisure Activities
If you are looking for an active holiday in Cornwall, the
Cornish Riviera has much to offer. In addition to the walking and
cycling trails on the Cornish Way and the Clay Trails, there are a
number of horse riding stables offering a range of outings and riding
instruction for anyone from the novice to the experienced
equestrian.
Charlestown Rowing
Club welcomes everyone and invites novices,
experienced rowers, men, ladies and juniors to come down and meet them.
For surfers, there is often a small
amount
of
surf on the south coast beaches, such as Pentewan, to give that rush of
adrenalin!
There are two sailing clubs, at Pentewan
and
Porthpean, both offer good sailing and new crew members are always
welcome! Club racing takes place regularly during the
season. The Square Sail Shipyard at Charlestown offer sailing
cruises.
Square Sail
Shipyard,
Charlestown
The
harbour at Charlestown is home to the Square Sail fleet of Square Riggers and is the only
fleet remaining in the world that earns it’s keep by trade alone. The
fleet has been painstakingly restored over the years by a wealth of
exceptionally talented craftsmen. When not required for commercial
charters, film and television which often take the ships to other
locations, the square rigged sailing ships can be seen in their home
port.
When the ships are in harbour, during the
summer, they are open to the public (a small admission fee applies) and
you are welcome to walk around them, view a photographic exhibition of
the productions the vessels have starred in and learn more about these
magnificent tall ships and their maritime history. However, Square Sail
cannot guarantee specific dates
when the ships will be open to the public as they are subject to ever
changing commercial activities, weather conditions
etc.
Square Sail shipyard is involved in new builds
and repair and restoration of replica ships, they also offer sailing
cruises to the general public with the aim of providing an exciting
experience and "hands on" participation is encouraged but not
compulsory! For more details see the website- www.square-sail.com
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