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WEST COUTRY ROAD TRIP Catching up with boatyards in the southwest of England

TRELUGGAN BOATYARD, CORNWALL

Riverside haven

It is a long, winding Cornish lane that takes visitors to the idyllic riverside spot that is home to Treluggan Boatyard. This is the yard that Sara Stirling bought just a couple of years ago, and embarked on a big update of the facilities. It’s primarily a self-service yard at the moment, with 126 boats wintering, the motor yacht currently at Stirling and Son, was readying herself for the move to Treluggan Boatyard for work to continue.

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