Devon Sailing Experiences
Devon Sailing Experiences
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9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Welcome to Devon Sailing Experiences We run our business in a boutique way, with high levels of service, finishing touches and most importantly – great yachts. Just 5 mins from Plymouth mainline station with direct connections to London and the Midlands. We offer a number of different sailing experiences from just a day to 7 days exclusive or non-exclusive. We also offer RYA and bespoke training. Popular experiences include: Day sail experience Sail in the sheltered waters of Plymouth Sound, experience boat handling and try out different points of sail. Get involved as much (or as little) as you like. Includes: Lunch Long weekend experience Sail to a local destination (such as Salcombe or Fowey) and stay overnight. Visit the pubs and restaurants during the evening, then sail back the next day. Arrive at the boat on Friday evening, sail Saturday and Sunday. Your own cabin guaranteed. Included: Breakfast and lunch; 2-nights accommodation and bedding aboard the yacht.
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CLTCKM
Coventry, UK12 contributions
Sept 2021
A great experience all round, from making the original enquiry, through booking, confirmation prior to the trip, and the weekend itself.
Katie was easy to communicate with and gave all the information needed.
Our skipper, Mick showed a professional, knowledgeable and friendly attitude at all times.
As a complete novice sailor, I never had one moment of doubt about how we were being skippered or the competence of Mick.
The yacht had all the modern comms equipment and was very well maintained
Devon Sailing Experiences are a great example of how to run a business and treat their customers.
Katie was easy to communicate with and gave all the information needed.
Our skipper, Mick showed a professional, knowledgeable and friendly attitude at all times.
As a complete novice sailor, I never had one moment of doubt about how we were being skippered or the competence of Mick.
The yacht had all the modern comms equipment and was very well maintained
Devon Sailing Experiences are a great example of how to run a business and treat their customers.
Written 28 September 2021
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Thank you for your 5-star review. We are really pleased to hear that you enjoyed your sailing experience and found the booking process to be efficient. It is also great to hear that you found the yacht to be well-maintained and you felt safe in the hands of your skipper. We look forward to welcoming you back to Devon in the future.
Written 4 October 2021
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WendyAH8
Reading26 contributions
Oct 2021
I chartered a yacht for a big birthday and went on my own as I have previously tried and failed sailing because of being intimidated by some of the bossy or shouty men on board. I was nervous of going on my own as I had no experience of yacht sailing at all, however Mick put me at ease right from the start. He has spent his life sailing the world in various guises so has obvious respect for the sea, and he made it clear that safety and my enjoyment were the priority which put me at ease. He let me get stuck in as much as I wanted and I had a go at steering and the ropes (failed to master a clove hitch but will practice!) and I learnt odd bits about the tide, the boat, the weather and sailing in general as we went along. It was a beautiful day with a little bit of wind for the morning, lunch at anchor then motored along the Tamar River in the afternoon when the wind died down to see the naval docks and lots more. I had an absolutely amazing day - 10/10 - I loved every minute. The organisation was all excellent as well and the yacht was lovely. Would love to do some more.
Written 15 October 2021
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your exclusive day sail. We are delighted to hear that your skipper put you at ease and you had a wonderful day out on the water for your special birthday. We hope you will join us again in the future; we are determined to help you master those clove hitches!
Written 19 October 2021
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chris p
2 contributions
Apr 2023
Did what it said on the can but was also so much more. The boat was comfy, clean and idiosyncratic to sail, the instructor was original and extremely competent and his cooking excellent. We had some challenging weather at times but our instructor gave us a real experience of different conditions very professionally and safely. I feel ready to sail!
Written 26 April 2023
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We are really pleased to hear that your RYA sailing course exceeded your expectations - thank you for taking the time to share your experience in your review. If we can help you with any sailing opportunities in the future, we would be delighted to welcome you back aboard.
Written 29 April 2023
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itscarey
England, UK8 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
I had a wonderful two-day sail with Devon Sailing Experiences. We sailed from Plymouth to the beautiful Fowey and back. Our skipper, Mick, suggested a pub in Fowey, which was a total blast.
Mick is a wonderful skipper - extremely knowledgeable, very nice, friendly, easy to get along with, and fun to be around! He made sure everyone got to participate in the boat operations as much or as little as they wanted, and was very encouraging and supportive. Two of us had experience and are working our way up the RYA training laddder. Two had no sailing experience. Everyone left the boat happy at the end of the trip.
I would typically book a longer trip, but I booked a two-day trip because I wanted to check out the company before booking a longer trip. I was also intereted because customers get their own cabins and that appeals to me. The boat was very well maintained. The bedding was comfy. All in all a lot of fun.
I am planning now to book some of the longer trips they offer.
Mick is a wonderful skipper - extremely knowledgeable, very nice, friendly, easy to get along with, and fun to be around! He made sure everyone got to participate in the boat operations as much or as little as they wanted, and was very encouraging and supportive. Two of us had experience and are working our way up the RYA training laddder. Two had no sailing experience. Everyone left the boat happy at the end of the trip.
I would typically book a longer trip, but I booked a two-day trip because I wanted to check out the company before booking a longer trip. I was also intereted because customers get their own cabins and that appeals to me. The boat was very well maintained. The bedding was comfy. All in all a lot of fun.
I am planning now to book some of the longer trips they offer.
Written 16 June 2024
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Thank you so much for taking the time to review your weekend sail. We are delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience and would like to join us again in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back aboard soon.
Written 23 June 2024
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Adrian M
Vienna, Austria5 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
We had an amazing time with Devon Sailing Experiences, which I cannot recommend enough. We booked a family sailing training course, at the end of which we qualified as ‘Competent Crew’ and certainly felt like we had learnt a huge amount. But what we didn’t expect was how much we enjoyed the sailing and the overall experience. We sailed between stunning harbours in Devon and Cornwall, which allowed us to explore the towns and villages as well as the beautiful coast line.
I can’t speak highly enough of our skipper, Mick. He was an excellent skipper, who really made our trip. Calm, knowledgeable and friendly; he taught us brilliantly, guiding us through our lessons. He was excellent with our son, teaching him everything he needed. And it was clear that he was making navigational and time decisions behind the scenes that allowed us to get the best from the trip and to sail matching our experience. It was clear to me that there was a wealth of experience behind the sailing and the teaching which is why it felt natural and effortless, but was clearly hard won.
This company struck me as a professional outfit that knew what they were doing to make this the successful week it was. I would highly recommend them for a great sailing experience.
I can’t speak highly enough of our skipper, Mick. He was an excellent skipper, who really made our trip. Calm, knowledgeable and friendly; he taught us brilliantly, guiding us through our lessons. He was excellent with our son, teaching him everything he needed. And it was clear that he was making navigational and time decisions behind the scenes that allowed us to get the best from the trip and to sail matching our experience. It was clear to me that there was a wealth of experience behind the sailing and the teaching which is why it felt natural and effortless, but was clearly hard won.
This company struck me as a professional outfit that knew what they were doing to make this the successful week it was. I would highly recommend them for a great sailing experience.
Written 4 July 2024
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Congratulations on achieving your RYA Competent Crew certificate. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your family training and were able to visit so many beautiful locations that are part of our regular sailing ground. We hope that you and your family will choose to join us again in the future for another hands-on sailing experience.
Written 9 July 2024
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stevenbjones
Plymouth, UK2 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
I am a 64 year old Plymouth man who was brought up around small craft including sailing yachts, as a yougnster and in adult life owned a couple of small cabin cruisers myself. Notwithstanding this, I have always said to my Wife that I would like to have a go a sailing a proper ocean going sailing yacht. As a birthday gift she purchased a day's sailing on board the Devon Sailing yacht, Bewitched. Whilst a little sceptical of such an experience living up to my expectations, I duly turned up with an open mind and full of excitment and expectation. Our Skipper for the day, Stewart, met myself and my three fellow crew members at KIng Point Marina, showed us around the maggnificent vessel and delivered his obligatory safety briefing as cheerfully and as interestingly as humanley possible. What followed was a superb, action packed day of proper sailing under the expert supervision and tuition of what became clear, was a vastly experieced and competent skipper. From the adrenalin rush of changing tack whilst the yacht's heeling over at 8 knots, to the tranqui lunch in Cawsand Bay I had an absolutely stunning day! Many thanks to Devon Sailing and in particular, Skipper Stewart for being a top bloke and teaching an old (sea) dog some new tricks!
Written 12 August 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your day sailing experience. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day and it met your expectations. We hope to welcome you back aboard in the future.
Written 29 August 2024
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Mark K
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Couples
We have just returned from a superb sailing trip to the Scillies. Our skipper Mick was excellent, he ensured that we got the maximum benefit of a very hands on sailing experience as well as visiting the beautiful islands. His professionalism, attention to safety and detail could not be faulted. He was also great company to be with.
Bewitched is a lovely yacht, clean and well maintained.
This is the 3 rd time we have sailed with Devon sailing and the 2 nd time with Mick, the other instructor Guy was also excellent.
We highly recommend them as a company and the trip to the Scillies as a “mile building” week end.
We definitely plan to sail with them again.
Bewitched is a lovely yacht, clean and well maintained.
This is the 3 rd time we have sailed with Devon sailing and the 2 nd time with Mick, the other instructor Guy was also excellent.
We highly recommend them as a company and the trip to the Scillies as a “mile building” week end.
We definitely plan to sail with them again.
Written 16 July 2024
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It was lovely to welcome you back aboard our yacht and we are pleased to hear you had another enjoyable sailing experience. We look forward to seeing you again for your next adventure.
Written 24 July 2024
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Andrew H
Felsted, UK16 contributions
Aug 2021
This is the second time we've booked a weekend on Bewitched; it's four years since the first and as promised we returned. I'm delighted to say that it was as enjoyable in 2021 as it was in 2017. The weather wasn't quite as sunny (but we had a nice breeze on the Sunday), we had a different skipper (harmonica playing Mick) and this time we sailed with our adult children.
As before we all mucked in and helped with the various ropes. We chatted, had some lunch and a great evening out in Salcombe.
Thoroughly recommended, we will I'm sure be back again for our third trip!
As before we all mucked in and helped with the various ropes. We chatted, had some lunch and a great evening out in Salcombe.
Thoroughly recommended, we will I'm sure be back again for our third trip!
Written 2 September 2021
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Thank you for your 5-star review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your return visit and hope to welcome you all aboard again in the future. In the meantime, if you have any photos of your harmonica-playing skipper, we would love to see them.
Written 5 September 2021
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Bridget P
6 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
Our 5 day sailing experience was everything I hoped for. The winds were light and the sun shining. We were able to sail most days between Plymouth and Falmouth and on the last day the wind got up. Katie and team were very helpful at every stage, even suggesting hire of sailing gear and picking it up for me. Our skipper Stewart was experienced, knowledgeable and kind. He helped each crew member to build sailing skills and confidence at individual levels. Good company and good sailing. Wonderful scenery. Thank you everyone.
Written 5 August 2024
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We are thrilled to hear that your sailing experience was everything you had hoped for and that you had such a good time. We would like to thank you for taking the time to write a review and we hope to welcome you aboard again in the future.
Written 8 August 2024
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DP19
16 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
This was our second day sail, although a few years apart! It was purchased as a retirement gift. Our skipper was Stewart who was very knowledgeable (as you would expect). A great day out, although the cloud cover meant we did not see the best of the coastline. It was lots of fun especially the morning when the wind was very favourable and allowed us to reach good speed which added to the excitement. The other guys added to the day as well. Would do it all again. Thanks Stewart for your patience and encouragement.
Written 12 August 2024
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Thank you for your 5 -tar review. We were really pleased to welcome you back aboard and hope that you will join us again in the future.
Written 29 August 2024
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KatieDSE
Plymouth, United Kingdom
Hi,
Pay and display parking is available on Brunel Way, directly opposite the marina. The cost is £6 for 24-hours. If you are sailing with us for more than 1 day, we recommend paying using the RingGo system which enables you to pay for multiple days and update your parking remotely.
I hope that helps.
Katie (Devon Sailing Experiences)
Written 22 April 2019
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