Annabel J
Phil Cogdell and his crew, look
forward to meeting you and ensuring that you have a very special holiday.
The expected arrival time is 4PM and departure 10 AM.
On arrival please contact the
skipper on the number above and you will be met at the St Mawes Harbour outside
the Harbour Master’s office. You will be
transported by dinghy to Annabel J on her mid-bay mooring where you will meet
other guests and crew.
Depending on weather conditions
and other criteria, Annabel J may sail that evening so please try to arrive
promptly.
If you would like friends and relatives to track our progress, please ask them to click on the link at the bottom of the Annabel J web site home page. Our position is automatically tracked by this site.
About The Ship:
Annabel J is an interpretation of
the legendary Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter; designed to patrol in the jaws of
the Bristol Channel. These hardy cutters were necessarily fast,
easily handled by a man and a boy and seaworthy. Annabel J was built in 1996 and is based on
an original Pilot Cutter ‘Margerite T’.
Annabel J is constructed in Steel and is fitted out as a luxury yacht. Below decks she is a haven of beautiful deep
polished mahogany, elegant upholstery and cut glass. She is equipped with the latest navigational
equipment, a heater, hot running water and even electric flush toilets! She will look after you in style.
Construction:
Built in 1996 by A P Appledore (Falmouth). Fitted out by Bridgend Boat Co, Newton
Ferrers. Steel Hull, teak decks and cockpit. 5 sails include: Main sail, Main top sail, Stay sail, Jib and
jib top sail. Tiller steering and a very
fast and seaworthy yacht.
Below decks:
Luxury interior with large
comfortable bunks accommodating 8 guests and 2 crew. She has a 3 berth cabin (1 double) and 5
berths in the saloon. There are 2
toilets, heating, and hot and cold water
She carries Radar, GPS, VHF, and
AIS and is fully approved by the MCA as a charter vessel.
All yachts have very limited
storage space and AJ is no exception.
Please limit yourself to one small soft bag without wheels. Suitcases are strictly forbidden.
What to bring:
- Sleeping
Bag, Distinctive Pillow Case (pillows are provided)
- Sun
hat
- Gloves
- Warm
clothes – Thermal underwear and fleeces a warm hat and scarf
- Non-slip
deck shoes or trainers and sailing wellies if you have them.
- Swim
suit, suntan lotion, sunglasses
- Wash
kit and towel
- RYA
log book if you have one
- For voyages
of more than 3 days – passport and European medical card
- Seasick
Tablets
- Foul
weather gear is supplied so no need to bring your own.
Included:
Meals and soft drinks taken on
board; loan of good quality waterproofs; automatic life jackets.
Not Included:
No voyage would be complete
without visiting the superb pubs and restaurants; so some meals may be taken
ashore. The cost of these meals and
drinks ashore is not covered by your voyage fee. Transport to and from the ports of embarkation. Travel Insurance.
Drinking during the day is
strongly discouraged, however once tucked up on a mooring for the night, one of
the first jobs is to crack open a bottle to celebrate sundown and the end of
another lovely day’s sail. AJ carries a stock
of wine and beer which can be purchased at reasonable cost, or you can bring
your own.
Skipper:
Phil Cogdell – Ex Royal Navy has
sailed all of his life and has extensive experience of coastal and ocean
sailing.
Involvement Level:
Hands-on sailing, watch-keeping
on longer voyages, navigation if you wish, some food preparation and washing
up.
How to Get to St Mawes
By Road: ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME ON SUMMER WEEKENDS AND HALF
TERM WEEKS ESPECIALLY VIA ST AUSTELL WHERE THE EDEN PROJECT
CAN CREATE JAMS.
1. Via Plymouth and the A38. Take the A390 at Dobwalls just past Liskeard. Three
miles beyond St Austell take a left turn sign posted St
Mawes.
Follow the signs to St Mawes but take care - narrow Cornish
road with very solid
hedges.
2. Via Okehampton
and the A30. At the roundabout beyond
Indian Queens and
Fraddon services take the A39 towards Truro. Where the A39 meets the A390 turn
East for 3 miles (back towards St Austell). Take the A3078
right hand junction to
Tregony and St Mawes.
Safe Parking
In St Mawes follow the main road past the beach, and after
the Rising Sun Inn is
the village car park. We recommend you leave your car here
(2009 weekly rate
£19.00 in single pound coins - cheaper than parking on the
quay)
By Public Transport:
A scenic way to arrive is by train to Falmouth Town
Station. Then get your sea legs aboard the Falmouth to St Mawes passenger
ferry from either Custom House Quay (5 mins walk from
Falmouth Town rail station but summer only) or The Prince of Wales Pier (15mins
walk from rail station) at far end of the High Street (operates every half hour
during the day in almost any weather!) For times of regular service ring St
Mawes Ferry 01872 863132
http://www.kingharryscornwall.co.uk/ferries
The main line bus & coach services go to Truro, tel
Western National Buses for local bus times to St Mawes (tel 01209 719988).
St Mawes Taxi 01326 279 042 or 07971 104 909 ask for
Graham.
If you are staying before or after your voyage here is a
local accommodation list for around St Mawes.
B & B
Mitchell's, 18 Polvarth Estate, St Mawes, 01326 270 731,
Cornish Tourist Board Approved.
Newton Farm, St Mawes, Mr & Mrs Hancock 01326 270427
Lowey Meadow, St Mawes, Mr & Mrs Bysouth 01326 270036
Victory Inn Victory Steps 01326 270324
Braganza, St Mawes
01326 270281 Best recommendations from our guests .
Bay Tree Guest House, 28 Ferris Town, Truro, just down from Truro Station. 01872
240 274
Hotels
Hotel Tresanton, St Mawes, 01326 270055 (chic but pricy)
Idle Rocks Hotel, St Mawes 01326 270771(good restaurant)
Best recommended for Hotel Value
Rising Sun Hotel, St Mawes 01326 270233 .
Holiday Homes/Self Catering
The Summerhouse 01326 270 338
Portscatho Holidays 01326 270 900
Roseland Holiday Cottages 01872 580 480
Cornish Cottage Holidays 01326 573 808
Classic Cottages 01326 555 500
Cornish Traditional Cottages 01208 821 666
We hope these offer great value for your visit and that you
come back to the Roseland to explore further, but if you are not happy
with
any of the above, please let us know, so we can investigate.