WQB News

Image of BROKERAGE BARGAINS
Monday, 30 January, 2012 - 09:33
Kath
We have applied January price reductions to 3 fantastic boats in our brokerage.  Gilda, an fabulous Etap 21 is now priced at a stunning £15,950, Jacksnipe, one of the ever popular versatile and attractive Cornish Shrimpers is a snip at £11,950 and Sandpiper, an immaculate...
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Haul out at Weir Quay, 2012 tide tables, cover by Richard Sowman 2012 Tide tables
Saturday, 14 January, 2012 - 11:36
Kath

We are delighted with this year's Tide Tables.  The cover, number 6 of the inspirational Tamar River Series, is by the artist Richard Sowman.



Richard trained at Falmouth Art College in the 1970’s.  In recent years he has divided his time between homes in Portugal and on the...
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Allen Jewitt, River Tamar salmon and eel fisherman Allen Jewitt
Friday, 13 January, 2012 - 16:52
Kath

It is with great sadness that we heard of the sudden death of Allen on Thursday, 12th January.   He will be greatly missed by all of us at Weir Quay. 


A tribute to Allen by Mike...
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Bargain dinghy for sale  Walker Bay 10 Walker Bay 10 dinghy for sale
Wednesday, 11 January, 2012 - 08:38
Kath

What a bargain!


New 2011 and barely used.  Complete with oars.


Just £650.


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Deepwater swinging moorings and storage at Weir Quay Boatyard Moorings held at 2011 prices! Book now!
Tuesday, 10 January, 2012 - 09:58
Kath

Mooring and storage charges held at 2011 rates until 1st April.


Weir Quay Boatyard offers an all-in inclusive package for deepwater mooring and storage in this designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  


Prices held at 2011...
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Dawn of a new year at Weir Quay Boatyard HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Tuesday, 3 January, 2012 - 10:12
Kath
Best wishes to all our customers, old and new. 
We are back at work here at Weir Quay, hoping for a great sailing year.  We look forward to seeing you at the Yard over the next few months.
Please contact us with any enquiries about moorings and any marine services you...

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Weir Quay gift voucher, Christmas gifts for yachtsmen Perfect Christmas gift for yachting enthusiasts
Thursday, 24 November, 2011 - 15:53
Kath

Give someone the chance to buy what they want and need.  A sensible item of marine equipment, a piece of beautiful art, mooring fees for their boat.... with a Weir Quay Gift Voucher the choice is endless.


All vouchers come with a free copy of the 2012 tide tables,...
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Rainbow, marine services work on Tilapia Mists, rainbows and winter boat storage!
Monday, 21 November, 2011 - 16:23
Kath

The Yard is filling up as we haul out our mooring customers' boats for winter storage.  Boat storage on the Yard is included in the annual mooring package.  The marine engineers are busy winterising the engines and the shipwrights engaged in repairs and restoration.  All members...
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Avocet on Tamar River The avocets have arrived!
Thursday, 17 November, 2011 - 12:39
Kath

The phone line was buzzing this morning with the news of the first sighting of the avocets.  This autumn event is greeted with the same excitement as that of the arrival of the first swallows in the spring. 


The distinctive black and white wader has a long upwardly curving beak...
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Sea Spray, Cornish Shrimper for sale at Weir Quay Two down, one to go!! Catch a Cornish Shrimper while you can
Thursday, 27 October, 2011 - 16:11
Kath

The Cornish Shrimper is an excellent pocket sized gaffer, the most popular of the Cornish Crabbers' range. 


Having recently sold Morwenna here at Weir Quay Boatyard. Sea Spray has now also been sold. ...
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Backgammon set handcrafted and portable Oh my goodness. Christmas is coming up again...
Thursday, 27 October, 2011 - 14:39
Kath

 We have put together some more unusual CHRISTMAS IDEAS  do take a look.  


From the purely practical to the sublimely aesthetic we have something to satisfy all.


For the yachtsperson in your life try looking at our Chandlery or if you can't find what you want...
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Sadler Seawych 19' popular family sailing boat for sale Price reduced: for sale, popular pocket sailing yacht
Monday, 24 October, 2011 - 15:02
Kath
£500 reduction in price for Wych Way, a Sadler Seawych, 19'.   These very popular bilge keeled pocket cruisers are brilliant all-rounders and an ideal starter boat for anyone beginning the yachting adventure or a small family.  Ideal for coastal and inland cruising.  More information...
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Image of hull maintenance, pressure washing, antifouling Weir Quay 2012 tide tables artist has been chosen!
Tuesday, 18 October, 2011 - 13:43
Kath
Spotted here over the summer is the artist whose work has been chosen for the cover of the 2012 Weir Quay tide tables.  A local artist with strong connections to the Tamar Valley he has created a striking painting for the 6th of the inspirational Tamar River Series.
Currently the tide tables...

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Winter storage at Weir Quay, mooring and storage contract Winter storage
Saturday, 15 October, 2011 - 11:24
Kath
Haul out for winter storage is well under way.  The Yard is filling up.  To find out about our annual mooring and storage package please contact us.
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Image of  marine engineering apprentice at Weir Quay Boatyard Marine Engineering Apprentice joins team at Weir Quay
Wednesday, 12 October, 2011 - 15:05
Kath
We are delighted to welcome Cadan to the marine engineering team at Weir Quay.   We are proud to offer an excellent marine engineering service to customers from all over the Plymouth, Devon region as well as our mooring customers. 

Cadan comes to...

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