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Yealm, River

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Courtesy Flag

Flag, Red Ensign

Waypoint

Safe Distance WP see chart 50:18'.591N 004:05'.00W Outer Red Buoy marking sandbar: 50:18'.59N 004:04'12W

Charts

Admiralty 30, SC5602 SC5903 SC5904

Rules & Regulations

6 Knts in river.....Enforced. Minimal Wash

Hazards

Unlit Rocks in Approach from East and West, Sand Bar across entrance, Under 1.5m just inside at LWS. Entrance Unsafe in Heavy onshore winds .

Tidal Data Times & Range

HW Dover-0520 MHWS 5.4m MHWN 4.3m MLWN 2.1m MLWS 0.7m

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General Description

The River Yealm is a small and beautiful haven that is tucked away behind a sand bar guarding the entrance. It is a bit off the beaten track for holidaymakers as there are no beaches, but gets very crowded with pleasure boats during the height of the season. Basic provisions are available ashore, but this is not the place to embark on repairs or to do a major stock up. ... read more

Approach

In strong onshore winds Wembury Bay can be very rough, and it is unwise to attempt the entry. Make for Plymouth (preferably the western entrance).

In normal conditions in spite of the sandbar, entrance is fairly straightforward. A good study of the charts will be necessary before making any approach as there are unmarked dangers in the offing.

Pilotage directions... ... read more

Berthing, Mooring & Anchoring

It is possible to anchor just inside the entrance of the bar at Cellar Bay, but the holding is indifferent, and it is totally exposed to the West and not really an option unless the wind is offshore.

It is however often used as a lunchtime stopover, there are no charges. Anchoring elsewhere is not allowed because of lack of space and further up the river, oyster beds... ... read more

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