- Join family and friends aboard our brand new yacht ‘Kandooma’ (2012 Jeanneau 379 Sun Odyssey)
- Excellent discounts now available for group bookings on selected itineraries / courses
- Exclusive use of yacht and skipper
- All inclusive whilst aboard
- Free hire of wet weather gear
- 1 – 5 day sailing options
- 4 people max.
Contact us for more details
Milebuilder Passages
Great Value - 7 Days Passage - Spacious 2011 Bavaria 45 - All Inclusive Whilst Aboard - Only £449 - Channel Islands and Scilly Isles: Fully Booked - Brittany Coast: Fully Booked
If you need miles towards your Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore certificate then this is the perfect opportunity to gain several hundred miles and/or qualifying passages over 60 miles.
If you are keen to get your RYA Competent Crew or RYA Day Skipper why not discover the stunning coastlines and islands of South West Britain and Northern France as you do so.
As the title yacht of our Round Britain Experience programme, our spacious Bavaria 45 is well equipped for these voyages having successfully completed several circumnavigations of the UK to date. You just need to travel to the yacht's location and we do the rest. All instruction, food, drink, fuel and berthing is included in the price whilst onboard.
Cruising Areas: Channel Islands - Scilly Isles - Brittany Coast
Objective: 7 Days Cruising / Milebuilder / Qualifying Passages available during Oct-2012 (click here for dates)
Price inc. VAT: £449.00 per person
Please email or call us for further details
Fastrack Yachtmaster
This 13 week intensive experience is designed for those wanting to progress quickly to Yachtmaster Coastal / Offshore
Price inc. VAT: £6,950.00
Only £500.00 and one week extra for full STCW-95 commercial qualification
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Round Britain Experience
Travel with us around the British Isles and its outlying islands for 12 weeks while gaining RYA qualifications (milebuilder legs also available)
We currently have a one full place left on our trip commencing in April 2014 and 2 sspaces for July 2014
Please email, call now or click here for further details
 
Round Britain Experience - truly an experience of a lifetime
Today's Weather & Tides
Check out today's local weather, tide times and waves data by clicking on the links below:-
National Coastwatch - Froward Point
Dart Harbour & Navigation Authority
Channel Coastal Observatory
Met Office Inshore Waters Forecast
Met Office Shipping Forecast
 Start Point Lighthouse
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Latest News
The 1st of the autumn 2012 milebuilder passages to the Channel Islands has been successfully concluded with all candidates safely logging up to 400 miles in varying weather conditions. Highlights included: Common and White Beaked dolphin sightings, mid channel, both ways; consistent boat speeds breaking 10 knots on occasions; excellent passage planning and pilotage, notably into St Peter Port in very poor visibility.
The 2nd passage to the Scilly Isles has now finished with all candidates logging more than 300 miles. The passage plan took full advantage of prevailing weather windows and neap tides, clocking up a good number of nights hours on both outbound and return legs.
The 3rd milebuilder passage to the Brittany Coast has now begun with good winds forecast for most of the week.
Yacht Charter
We are delighted to announce the launch of a dedicated charter fleet of modern yachts for 2012. The fleet is administered by our parent company, South West Marine Training LLP through the incorporation of Plain Sailing Charters. Offering unique opportunities for bareboat charter and bareboat skippered charter integrating optional bespoke instruction and RYA training courses, we are confident you will enjoy an enhanced sailing experience in arguably one of the best cruising grounds in Europe. Please click here for further information on the charter fleet range, prices and availability.
RYA Courses 2012
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Day Skipper Shorebased Theory
Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased Theory
Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased Theory
Start Yachting Practical
Competent Crew Practical
Day Skipper Practical
Coastal Skipper Practical
Yachtmaster Coastal & Offshore Certificates of Competence
We offer a full range of RYA courses both shorebased theory and practical available throughout the year.
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Many of our courses can be covered by short term or long term yachtman's insurance that will protect you against cancellation penalties, etc., should illness or an unexpected incident cause you to be unable to attend a pre-booked course. Click Here to go directly to our recommended provider for details.
Devon Sailing is a division of South West Marine Training LLP
A Limited Liability Partnership registered in England & Wales; Number OC352875
Dartmouth Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday
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