News

Please read our news pages for all that goes on here in Mylor, Falmouth.  Lots to hear about and get involved in!!

lady operating a fixed VHF radio down below deck on a yacht at mylor sailing school near Falmouth, Cornwall

A New Year, A New Skill

A New Year, Time to Learn a New Skill? We all know that January can be a tough month after the festivities and turkey! Lots of people decide to hit the gym, but why not choose to a slightly different form of training this winter. We have many shore based courses on offer, for all […]

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Three children sailing on a keelboat in sunny Falmouth at Mylor Sailing and Powerboat School Falmouth Cornwall

What a year!

What a year! 2019 has been another great year for Mylor Sailing School, we have enjoyed fun on and off the water, experienced some great sailing as well as weather and won awards! The team have run so many great courses, this many in fact! Over 100 Introduction to sailing sessions Over 200 Children’s Sailing […]

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Tracey Boyne being crowned Winner of Winners at the 2019 Cornwall Tourism Awards

Cornwall Tourism Awards Success

Cornwall Tourism Awards Success for Mylor Sailing and Powerboat School Our sailing and powerboat school based in Mylor Yacht Harbour, Falmouth, went through rigorous stages to win 4 Cornwall Tourism Awards this year.    The categories included, Active and Sporting Experience, Access and Inclusivity and Learning Experience of the year.  To top this, we were […]

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World Mental Health Awareness Day

Mental health can affect people in so many ways, it can be the result of a trauma, present itself in a physical way such as an eating disorder or even be hereditary. Scientific studies have proven that being outside in nature, on the beach, or on the water for at least an hour a day […]

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VHF

VHF Radio Courses What does it mean?  Where can it be used and how do I use one? This type of radio is called a very high frequency radio (VHF), commonly used in the boating community. Having saved many lives over its existence, this radio is a vital lifeline for anyone at sea. It is […]

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The Best Beaches in and around Mylor and Falmouth

  The Best Beaches in and around Mylor and Falmouth We think beach days are the best whatever time of year. We have put together our top 5 in and around Falmouth. Gyllyngvase – Falmouth – TR11 4PA Perfect for family days, making sand castles and swimming in the sea. It is also dog friendly […]

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H Boat sailing with 2 people in windy conditions at Mylor Sailing School Falmouth Cornwall

Name our New Keelboat

WIN!!!!  NAME OUR NEW BOAT and WIN a RYA Keelboat, 2 day course for up to 2 people on this boat. THIS SCANDANAVIAN DREAM OF A BOAT HAS JUST BEEN ADDED TO OUR FLEET.  1 entry per person.  FULL STORY TO FOLLOW ON HOW WE FOUND THIS BOAT. Don’t forget to like our page/tweet & […]

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Cartoon of Boat parts on a pontoon Mylor Sailability Cornwall

Charity Boat Jumble at Mylor

CHARITY BOAT JUMBLE! SUNDAY 7TH APRIL 2019 We are holding a CHARITY BOAT JUMBLE and if you would like a stall to sell your own bits or would like to donate anything for us to sell that would be great! 9AM SELLERS, 10AM BUYERS Admiralty Quay (near public slipway), MYLOR YACHT HARBOUR (Nr Falmouth).  This […]

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Front of wheelchair friendly powerboat, door able to lower down at Mylor Sailing School Falmouth Cornwall

Psssst – Rumour has it the Wheelyboat is almost ready

Pssssst – rumour has it….. The Wheelyboat is coming back and will be in action very, very soon! Rumour has it….. Great news, the wait is nearly over.  The Wheelyboat is due back next week from its extensive repairs from the spring storms, and will be ready to go very soon! Just need to get […]

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Owner Tracey Boyne with Visit England Award holding framed certificate

Visit England Award SILVER!

Well what an honour to take the Silver Award at the most prestigious Visit England Tourism Awards ceremony this week.  Held in Bath a the beautiful Assembly Rooms, the awards were presented by the lovely Kirstie Allsopp. Our category was Inclusive Tourism and to be in the top 2 in the country is pretty remarkable! […]

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Band photo for Mylor Sailability party 5th May 2018

Mylor Sailability BIG PARTY!!

FUND RAISING PARTY with LIVE BAND!! Making Sailing and Powerboating Accessible to All Saturday 5th May 2018 7.30pm – 11pm Ord Statter Pavillion – Mylor Bridge Bar Tickets Available from online Ticketsource THE FANTASTIC BAND – THE SANDY ACRE 7 Grand Raffle Sponsored By: EPC, Penryn Dental Practice, SW Scaffolding, Fastnet Marketing, Merchants Manor, Salt […]

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Visit England award logo for Mylor Sailing School Falmouth Cornwall

Visit England Award!

Oh my goodness, we have just been notified of our success at the Visit England Tourism Awards.  What a great honour!!  We are in the top 3 of the Inclusive Tourism category of businesses in England.  We just can’t believe it!! This really is a fantastic achievement for us.  Our accessible sailing and powerboating sessions […]

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