The Ancient Mariners Sailing Podcast

The ancient harbour of Penryn

The Ancient Mariners Sailing Podcast

Show Notes

This week Andrew welcomes Adrian Grigg, shipwright and Chair of Penryn Stakeholders Group and Tom Blakemore, the Penryn Harbour Master to the studio to talk about the ancient harbour of Penryn and initiatives to improve this part of the river and represent the water users based there, from the marine businesses to the live-aboard residents and the mooring holders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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