Useful Links and Contacts
USEFUL LINKS
Marine
Allspars - Masts and Rigging
RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution - Not only has information about RNLI locations, but also information on sea safety, how to support and what they do. We have some copies of the RNLI sea safety guide available in our shop at no cost.
BMF - British Marine Federation - The trade association for the marine leisure industry.
RYA - Royal Yachting Association - Recognished as the negotiating body for UK sailers, windsurfers, power boat racers, moter boaters and personal watercraft users.
MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency - Preventing loss of life, continuously improving maritime safety and protecting the marine enviroment.
Curtis Marine Insurance - A choice of competative quotes and cover for marine craft and marine trades. 01752 485 090
Marinas
Darthaven Marina Ltd (Kingswear)
Mayflower International Marina (Plymouth)
Queen Anne's Battery Marina (Plymouth)
Sutton Harbour Marina (Plymouth)
Local Interest
Tamar Valley Organisation - Providing Information about the Tamar Valley including things to do in the area.
National Trust - Information on local National Trust places to visit including Cotehele, Lanhydrock, Lydford Gorge and more.
Drawn to the Valley - Bringing together artists from around the Tamar Valley.
Ian Heard - Heard Design. Local artist and designer who is the author of the best selling book Classic Boats of the Westcountry.
Tavistock Pannier Market - open Tuesday - Saturday.
Calstock Ferry - an opportunity to experience the Tamar river at a more relaxed pace.
Taxis
Tavistock Radio Taxis - 01822 616266
Bernie's Taxi Services - 01822 615777
Bernie Taxis Bere Alston - 01822 840978
Martini Taxis Tavistock - 01822 613574
Jay Cars Tavistock - 07860 298808
Yelverton Taxis, Tavistock - 01822 616695
Taxifast Plymouth - 01752 222222
Other Information
Gaffers and Luggers - boat builders in Cornwall owned by Martin Heard the brother of local artist Peter Heard.
BBC Weather - for a 5 day forecast.
Cockpit Cards - are a series of nautical quick reference nautical cards designed to withstand
the harsh environment of life afloat or the red hot cauldron of an RYA night
school class. The crisp clear images are printed to a very high standard using
'light-fast ink' on a modern litho press. They are encapsulated rather that
laminated using a heavy duty plastic and will provide years of sailing use and
abuse.