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Plymouth Sailing School was set up in 1957 and is one of the UK’s longest established sea schools with only a couple of changes of owner, and a recent resurrection of our old RYA Training name of Plymouth Sailing School and Plymouth Powerboating. We are proud of our reputation for safety conscious fun and professionalism. We work hard to accommodate all of our customers requirements from the complete beginner to the Professional Yachtmaster.
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Plymouth – a host of marine facilities
Alex Whittaker takes us on a guided tour of Plymouth’s historic Sound and the many amenities here that make this boating location a true gem by anyone’s standards …
Famous Plymouth, with its long maritime history, is situated at the confluence of the rivers Plym, Lynher and Tamar, and lies on the majestic Plymouth Sound, which does not have quite the industrial aspect of other famous deep-water ports. Despite the anchored international vessels, the banks of the Sound are generally much greener than one might expect. Indeed, viewed from Plymouth, the Sound has wooded banks and intriguing sight lines across to rural Cornwall.
An internationally renowned harbour, Plymouth really is the ‘Ocean City’. Since it is a working port with a lot of big-ship traffic, any approach to Plymouth from the sea will demand a thorough acquaintance with the necessary Admiralty Charts. Drake’s Island is very visible on approach, and you will have to plot your course to your chosen Plymouth marina from this point inwards. Broadly speaking, choose west for Mayflower Quay and east for most of the other marinas.
Shipping movements
Port movements come under the direction of the Queen’s Harbour Master, with radio traffic on VHF Channels 16 and 40 with the call sign ‘Long Room Port Control’. Channel 14 should also be monitored for forthcoming shipping movements. Most powerboats can easily run just outside the deeper buoyed channel reserved for shipping. Needless to say, Her Majesty’s warships have right of way.
Cruising destinations
Busy Plymouth Sound offers extensive sheltered waters for all manner of day cruising, pottering about and boat-based water sports. Most significantly, the Sound also provides a jumping-off point for trips to the rivers Fal and Fowey, and the rugged Cornish coast. The Devon coast, including Salcombe, Dartmouth, Torquay and Brixham, is within easy reach. However, many local boats venture much further to the Channel Islands and Brittany. Plymouth is a great cruising hub.
Cattewater and Hamoaze
The eastern side of Plymouth Sound, around Yacht Haven Marina, is usually referred to as the Cattewater. The western side, near Mayflower Quay and Royal William Yard, is referred to as the Hamoaze.
Think of Plymouth and Elizabethan wide boy Sir Francis Drake instantly pops into mind. His insouciant game of bowls on Plymouth Hoe, his contempt for the Spanish Armada and his restyling of the King of Spain’s beard have rightly been absorbed into national folklore. We also cherish the derring-do of his sea dog contemporaries such as Sir John Hawkins and Sir Walter Raleigh.
The voyage of the Mayflower , taking the Pilgrim Fathers to America, is usually our next historical thought of Plymouth. From such beginnings, and with its proud association with gin, Plymouth grew into a great trading city and Royal Navy port. The now preserved Royal William Yard complex testifies magnificently to the latter. More recently Devonport became the biggest naval base in Western Europe, and Plymouth became the home of many of our nuclear submarines. The Ocean City is now a tourist destination in its own right, famous for the cobbled Barbican quarter, and proving a wonderful landfall for the cruising family.
Spoilt for choice
Plymouth not only enjoys a large number of traditional marinas, it also offers the relatively modern dry stack experience. The sheer range of marina locations around Plymouth, the varied types of berthing being touted and the variations in each individual offer mean that this area delivers real choice to the powerboater. Innovative ideas such as being a shareholder in your own marina at Mayflower Quay, or storing your boat on a rack at Yacht Haven Quay, deliver very different and exciting boating experiences. This genuine choice has bred true competition. A number of boating enterprises in Plymouth – commercial and non-commercial – are actively vying for the powerboater’s custom. This must be a good thing.
Redevelopment aesthetics
In general, existing maritime wharves, quays, banks and docks around Plymouth have been developed to provide the basis for the marinas we visited for this article. How well and aesthetically this has been achieved in each case can only be a matter of subjective judgement, so none is made here.
MDL Queen Anne’s Battery marina
QAB marina lies on an extensive site, with good views over the water. It enjoys direct access to the sheltered waters of Plymouth Sound, and is also the home of the Royal Western Yacht Club. In terms of facilities, this is a ‘one stop’ fully serviced marina. It has all the features, fuels, support services and access to boating tradespeople one might desire. QAB marina is close to the town centre and the delights of the Barbican, with all that entails.
Features we noted
As well as a convenient place to berth one’s powerboat, QAB marina struck us as a good venue for trailer boaters, and it has both petrol and diesel on-site. We thought the wide, sheltered slipway and handy fuel berth were both very trailer boat-friendly features. Having access to provisions on-site in a shop also appealed to our trailer boating blood. We noted that MDL have an interesting Wi-Fi offer for berth holders: free unlimited super-fast Wi-Fi. While we could not try it on our visit, the idea of non-costed, truly fast Wi-Fi access certainly appealed to us as seasoned berth holders. MDL also offer complementary boat moves for berth holders: free-of-charge towing and boat moves to and from MDL’s hoist dock. If you have ever been caught out with unexpected charges for moving your boat to or from a hoist, this offer will certainly appeal.
The social side of life has not been overlooked. Chandlers Bar and Bistro is an enterprise that we thought classy and engagingly quirky at the same time – a very pleasant place to hang out or dine. It had a good all-day menu too. The owner, genial Stuart James, is also a boating man, so he is a fund of accurate and up-to-date local knowledge. We particularly like his nifty outboard display-cum-deck venue: ‘Chandlers Outboard Deck – Meet, Eat and Drink’. Mind you, our idea of heaven is to sit outside in the sun with a cold drink while admiring classic outboards! Sea Chest is close by, a pukka nautical bookshop and chart agent. They were particularly helpful and approachable people. The Sound Bites cafe, also on-site, had a good local reputation with the boaters we spoke to, though we did not have time to try it. It was amusing to spot a funky Tesla electric car charging point in the car park. The Mount Batten Ferry departs close by, and the extensive Force 4 Chandlery shop lies just by the marina complex gates.
QAB quick digest
- Berths: 235 fully serviced, plus visitors’ berths
Slipway: Yes
- Hoist: Yes
- Security: 24/7
- Fuel: Yes, diesel and petrol
- Gas: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes, free
- Contact: 01752 671142
- Satnav: PL40l
- Website: www.mdlmarinas.co.uk/mdl-queen-annes-battery
- VHF: Channel 80
Mayflower Quay marina
Like most of Plymouth’s marinas, Mayflower Quay occupies a redeveloped ex-maritime site. Its inherited layout means that trailer boats must use the marina hoist. The marina yard really does fit a quart into a pint pot, and all staff we spoke to had a very refreshing ‘can do’ attitude. If you looked closely there was the full range of marina services and support businesses. The marina buildings are high on the quay, and this gives a commanding outlook to the boats. From the pontoons there are superb views across to Royal William Yard. In contrast, there are also delightfully rural views across to the wooded banks of the River Tamar. The Cremyll Ferry departs from a long stone jetty just up from Mayflower Quay. For prudent navigation, the position of this extensive projection should be carefully noted on approach and departure. Incidentally, just beyond, across the drying creek, lies the impressively large Princess Yachts International manufacturing hangar.
Mayflower Quay marina is an interesting institution. It is an independent concern owned by a number of shareholding berth holders. Among other benefits, shareholders are awarded reduced berthing rates and hoist charges. It is therefore not run for commercial gain. Thus, it is able to plough its profits directly back into reinvestment into the marina infrastructure. In turn, this has led to an inclusive ‘family’ feeling about the marina. You can also spot little individual touches here and there. For example, the bathrooms are excellent. Incidentally, we have never seen both hot and cold water available outside on a hose! Mayflower Quay marina has been awarded Marina of Distinction awards for the past three years by the Yacht Harbour Association: winner in 2015, runner-up in 2016 and winner again in 2017 – an extremely impressive set of achievements for any marina.
It was encouraging to see that the marina’s substantial launch, Speedwell , was able to offer arriving vessels assistance onto their berth. We also felt that the marina handbook was exceptional in having detailed navigational notes, distance charts and tidal stream data. On the social side, Jolly Jacks waterfront bar and bistro is a welcome and colourful addition to the marina. It came highly recommended by the berth holders to whom we spoke.
Captain Watts outfitters and chandlers lies just at the marina gate, and is a very convenient resource for berth holders and visitors like us. There is a convenient ferry nearby to Plymouth’s Barbican quarter, so you could live it up in the city and not need to drive yourself home. There is also a water taxi service to Royal William Yard. We further noted that a mutual agreement has been negotiated so that there is dinghy access for Mayflower berth holders into Royal William Yard marina – handy to scoot over the water and take an alfresco lunch.
As trailer folk, we noted that the last bit of lane to the marina gets quite narrow. The no-nonsense marina handbook directly addresses this issue with helpful practical advice. If you were planning to trail to Mayflower Quay, a telephone call would yield much practical information and close support on your arrival. We also noted that the handbook has a very useful section on avoiding Plymouth town centre when towing to the marina. Mayflower Quay marina is sufficiently different to demand a closer look.
Mayflower Quay quick digest
- Berths: 400 fully serviced plus visitors’ berths
- Slipway: No
- Gas: Yes
- Contact: 01752 556633
- Satnav: PL14LS
- Website: www.mayflowermarina.co.uk
Royal William Yard marina
Royal William Yard, designed in 1824 by Sir John Rennie, comprises an amazing collection of Grade I status Royal Navy victualling buildings. One soon runs out of superlatives to describe this architectural tour de force. The sheer scale and quality of the buildings reflects the assurance of the age in which they were built. These have been beautifully preserved and now house many leisure businesses, dotted about this extensive complex. Tucked away in the centre is a really neat little dock, comfortably nesting inside which is a compact pontooned marina. This has recently been taken under the wing of a local fisherman-cum-entrepreneur, Ben Squire. It has sections for berth holders on one side of the basin and visiting vessels on the other. Currently things are still being developed, and just eight visitors’ berths are available. Berth depth is at least 1 metre. It really is an inspirational venture. At the moment it is a strictly ‘no-frills’ berthing proposition, but we instantly liked it, and it is situated in such an astounding setting. We wish the imaginative Mr Squire all the best of luck.
As previously mentioned, throughout the complex there are cafes, bars and restaurants in profusion. These cater for all tastes and pockets, and include some of the big chains like Wagamama and Wildwood. On a hot day, you too will believe that pavement cafe society has finally come to the UK. There is a ferry running from the dock linking back to the Barbican in Plymouth, and another runs to Edgcumbe over the border in Cornwall.
Royal William Yard quick digest
Berths: 8 visitors’ berths with power, plus water available on the pontoon
Hoist: No
Security: Keycode entry
Fuel: No
Gas: No
Wi-Fi: No (but cafes on the quay have it)
Contact: 01752 659252
Satnav: PLU 3RP
Website: http://www.royalwilliamyardharbour.co.uk
VHF: Channel 13
Plymouth Yacht Haven
Plymouth Yacht Haven lies on the Cattewater side of the Sound, situated on the Mount Batten peninsula. The marina is right beside historic World War II RAF flying-boat hangars. Taken together, this is an extensive water frontage. Most usefully, Plymouth Yacht Haven is accessible at all states of the tide. We soon realised that this marina could easily provide a complete solution for the powerboat-owning family. The brand-new toilet facilities will please any fussy family crew, and the linear layout of the marina building is pleasant and effective. Where some marinas sprawl, at Plymouth Yacht Haven you are not covering long distances to access the immediate marina features and services. If you want more, simply walk next door. Immediately adjacent, and rather substantial, is Peninsula Marine Services, residing in the aforementioned and truly vast ex-flying-boat hangars. It seemed to us that whatever support you needed for your boat, it was available on-site. You could leave your boat here and travel in from afar, confident that they could deal with literally any eventuality. If you love being around boats and boating, Peninsula Services will stir your blood. The sheer bustle around the hangars is astonishing. The adjacent slipway is vast – a doddle to use for trailer boat reversers of every level of competence, including mine. Although the marina has diesel fuel, there is no alongside petrol berth, which may be a significant factor if you are running a thirsty petrol boat.
On our walk examining the amazing WWII hangars, stumbling upon the bijou Galley Kitchen was a truly unexpected find. This is a compact but clever eatery tucked away in the middle of this busy boatyard. It is open seven days a week and has eat-in or takeaway menus. The latter would be very handy if you were working on your boat just a few yards away – as many folk were. It offers a broad range of fayre, including the soul food of all true powerboaters – the all-day breakfast. Back at the modern marina building there is a range of businesses, some directly related to boating, others more orientated to lifestyle. There is also the chic Bridge Bar and Restaurant. This has an elevated terrace with fine views over the marina. It is a great place to snack, yarn or dine. As we have learned at other marinas lacking such alternatives, it is nice to have at least two such excellent but varying eating choices available to suit one’s mood. Local pubs at Mount Batten and Turnchapel are within walking distance, though of course there are buses directly into Plymouth. Don’t forget that there is also a water taxi straight into the Barbican at Plymouth. This operates from the public slipway at Mount Batten. For those important bits and pieces to run the boat, there is the Mount Batten Boathouse chandlers on-site. For provisions, Hoe Mini Market is about a 20-minute walk away. However, the rather helpful marina staff informed us that local supermarkets and takeaways will deliver direct to the marina.
Quick digest
Berths: 450 fully serviced
Fuel: Diesel
Contact: 01752 404231
Satnav: PL9 9XH
- Website: www.yachthavens.com
Plymouth Yacht Haven Quay Dry Stack
And now for something completely different. While we have seen small outdoor dry stacks at home and abroad, nothing prepared us for the sheer scale of the Yacht Haven Dry Stack. Now in its tenth year, it really is a vast and slick operation. Aimed at craft up to 36ft in length, boats are stacked in the sky in this modern marina. Using the tallest forklifts we have ever seen, it functions like a big, beautiful boat-vending machine. Goodies are collected from the racks and delivered to the convenient dock alongside. Wow!
Turnkey solution
The only pause in this process is if you have requested the optional valet fuel service. In this case, dry stack operatives will refuel your boat with diesel or petrol for you. You can therefore literally ring up and drive over, to find your boat already gassed up, waiting in the water on a pontoon. Just step aboard, turn the key and go. Then when you get back, just leave your boat on the supplied pontoon, climb into your car and tootle home. The dry stack team will then retrieve your boat for you, wash the hull down and store it back on the stack. We watched this all unfold as a seamless function one afternoon. It made a very favourable impression upon us.
Cool cathedral
Inside, the tall dry stack building is like a huge toyshop for trailer boat folk. In this vast cathedral to cool, here was rack upon rack of almost every modern trailer boat we have ever admired, all in one place. This resonated with us since we have to care for our own boat, and also store its trailer separately. Here was an entirely different concept to our own current solution of a traditional all-year-round marina berth, plus expensive paid trailer storage. When you see it all work so smoothly, the penny drops.
Questions answered
However, as boat owners we did have three key questions. If, like us, you often wish to stay aboard your boat for a few nights from time to time, was there access to floating pontoons? The answer was yes. Our second question concerned working on your boat in the yard. The answer is you can, and there are dedicated maintenance cradles and power provided. Indeed, those boats ‘stacked’ at ground level already have access to shore power electricity, so dedicated maintenance cradles are only an issue for aerial berthers. Our third question concerned trailer storage, an often overlooked but significant marina charge. Yes, there was trailer storage, and yes it was available at a reduced rate. Despite this new concept challenging our current marina arrangements at home, it seemed to make very good sense.
Essentially, this particular Yacht Haven Dry Stack version of dry stacking is a pukka marina with a vertical component. It is not merely a high-rise boat car park. The social aspects of marina life have not been neglected. The dry stack has its own toilets and showers, and there is a handy eatery, The Mess Room, complete with aerial terrace, right next door. Yacht Haven Dry Stack even provides a social area for berth holders. This comprises a shaded decking area with handy seating and tables overlooking the water, pontoons and docking facilities. It was very comfortable in the 30-degree heat during our visit. There is the usual range of marina support businesses on-site, and we felt confident that we could live with this whole groovy stacking concept. Last but not least, we especially liked the palm tree.
- Berths: On rack – 240
- Fuel: Diesel, petrol, plus valeting service
- Wi-Fi: Yes
- Contact: 01752 481190
- Satnav: PL97FE
Plymouth Sound and Approaches, Chart 30
C14 Plymouth Harbour and Rivers
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Captain Edward Pellew RN and the wreck of the Dutton
The Dutton was chartered by the East India Company and bound for the West Indies with a full complement of troops aboard. It was wrecked in Plymouth Sound during a gale on 26th January 1796. Admiral Sir Edward Pellew happened to be in Plymouth at the time. He assumed command of the initially botched rescue and then swam out in the storm to the grounded vessel. Many of the soldiers aboard had broken into the ship’s stores and were drunk, so Pellew had to threaten their insubordination with his cutlass. Under his leadership an early form of rescue was rigged, similar to an embryonic breeches buoy. Astoundingly, all but four of the 600 souls on board were saved. ‘The Dutton and Captain Edward Pellew RN’ is an original painting by Edward Boyle. It was commissioned by Stuart James as one of a number of graphic tabletops representing the maritime history of Plymouth. Stuart James is the owner of Chandlers Bar and Bistro at QAB marina, Plymouth.
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Plymouth Sailing School & Plymouth Powerboating is an RYA Training Centre established in 1957 and is one of the UK’s longest established sea schools. We are proud of our reputation for safety conscious fun and professionalism. We work hard to accommodate all of our customers requirements from the complete beginner to the Professional Yachtmaster.
Following a recent merger with SeaRegs Training, the school has relocated just along the water to Turnchapel Wharf in a new purpose build training centre. We have 3 air conditioned classrooms including a Navigation simulator suite and a fully equipped workshop for Diesel Engine courses.
This Plymouth Sailing School and Plymouth Powerboating website concentrates on the Power and Motorboat schemes, we also have a Plymouth Sailing website dedicated to the Yacht scheme or the SeaRegs Training website for MCA, SQA & RYA commercial qualifications.
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Rib Charter
Plymouth rib charter, plymouth marine bareboat rib charter in plymouth and surrounding areas.
Plymouth Marine not only offers Commercial Rib charter but also Bareboat Rib hire for pleasure use. Customers looking for a fun day out on the water or wanting to use a boat during a family holiday without the hassle of owning their own and the associated costs of maintaining and storing it, can now explore the beautiful southwest coast in one of our 3 Coded Pleasure charter ribs. Scroll down to view our boats.
Benefits of Bareboat hire
- No annual berthing or storage fees
- Avoid annual depreciation
- No annual servicing costs
- No Antifouling costs or cleaning costs
- No trailer maintenance
- Avoid Endless maintenance costs
- No insurance costs
Fully equipped Bareboat Ribs
As with all our boats Doris, Nereus and Proteus are equipped to the highest standard and are surveyed and coded by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). These boats are regularly maintained by our fully qualified Marine engineers and all safety equipment onboard is checked before and after each use combined with regular maintenance schedules to ensure that all items such as liferaft, flares, lifejackets etc are all within test. Our largest twin engine boat ‘Neptune’, coded for 10 POB, is also available for Commercial charter.
'Doris' - Highfield Patrol 600
- 6M Highfield Patrol coded for up to 6 persons’ onboard including skipper
- Powered by a 100HP Honda outboard
- 140 litre Fuel tank - boat fitted with fuel vapour alarm as part of coding
- Simrad Cruise 7 Chatrplotter/Depth sounder
- Icom M423GE fixed VHF/DSC
- Fusion Audio system
- Lifejackets – 6 x adult auto lifejackets plus 2 spare
- Full inventory of additional safety equipment
- 2 x Bucket/Bolster seats at the helm
- Large rear bench seat which can seat 3-4 people
- Forward facing seat in front of console and one in the bow
'Nereus' - Highfield Patrol 600
- 6M Highfield Patrol (PA600) coded for up to 6 persons’ onboard including skipper
- Powered by a Honda 100HP outboard
- Simrad Cruise 7 Chartplotter/Depth sounder
- Liferaft and Horse shoe life rings
- 2 x Bucket/Bolster seats
- Forward facing seat in front of console which can seat 2 and one in the bow
'Proteus'- Highfield Patrol 660
- 6.6M Highfield Patrol coded for up to 6 persons’ onboard including skipper
- Powered by a 135HP Honda outboard
- Lifejackets – 6 x adult auto lifejackets plus 2 spare
- Full inventory of additional safety equipment
- 2 x Jockey seats at the helm
- Large rear bench seat which can seat 3-4 people
- Forward facing seat in front of console and one in the bow
- Large Re-Boarding ladder integrated into the A-frame
Minimum requirements for Charter:
Charterer must hold a minimum of a valid RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate and must also be 25 years of age or older. Before charter the skipper must be present for an induction/handover with a member of the team from Plymouth Marine. Day charters start from 09:00 and must be returned by no later than 17:00 There are limits of operation in terms of distance from Plymouth and other ports of safe haven – please refer to our terms and conditions Plymouth Marine Ribs on leisure charter must not be operated in the hours of darkness Charter is subject to the Charterer signing and accepting our full terms and conditions, the charterer must provide two forms of identification and a refundable £1,000 damage deposit. Contact a member of our team to view our full terms and conditions
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The Hirer will be responsible for the safety of their passengers and will always need to be respectful of the conditions and always helm with caution throughout the hire period. Due to the nature of rib rides it will not be suitable for those who are not in good health and have neck, back, knee, hip, ankle, foot problems or those who are pregnant. Shock loads from rib rides could make existing health problems worse.
Ribs are not suitable for those who have consumed alcohol or taken intoxicating drugs.
The Kill cord must be always worn.
All our boats are supplied fully fuelled at the start of each charter. On return the hirer has the option to return the boat full of fuel, only using designated fuelling barges as highlighted by Plymouth Marine and they will not be billed for fuel. Or, if they would prefer, they can return the boat without re-fuelling and Plymouth Marine will charge for the fuel used.
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Plymouth Rib Charter
Plymouth enjoys a rich maritime history as befits a city built around a striking natural harbour. The harbour is interesting to explore by Rib, with Naval and commercial dockyards, several marinas, easy access to the city itself as well the magnificent cliffs and hills that surround it.
Ideal for exploration
A Plymouth Rib Charter or Bareboat Rib Charter (without a skipper), is ideal for exploration of the harbour and nearby coast, with other popular West Country Rib destinations such as Salcombe, Fowey and Falmouth within easy range.
Maritime events
Plymouth has played host to a number of major maritime events including The America's Cup in 2011 and more recently La Solitaire du Figaro in 2014. A number of translatic races and record attempts are hosted by the city which has a very active sailing community.
A particular feature of Plymouth is the scale and extent of Rib cruising to be found within the harbour itself and various tributaries, giving an excellent back up plan if seas are running too high for venturing around the coast.
There is insufficient demand for us to position Ribs in Plymouth permanently but we often have Ribs in Plymouth during the season and when we don't, we deliver to Plymouth charging no more than our direct costs. Typically we will operate out of Plymouth Yacht Haven , an excellent marina with no lock and well served by a good bistro.
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 Learn to sail, hire a boat, or charter a yacht. Plymouth is home to a thriving boating community with cruises, rallies, chartering and regattas. Welcome aboard!  Learn to sailThe best way to learn how to sail or how to drive a motorboat, is to take an RYA-approved course. RYA Powerboat Level 2 courses and RYA Competent Crew courses teach how the basics of boating and help build your confidence on the water. Various companies in Plymouth provide these courses which can be tailored to you, your boat or your group.  RIB Charter & Plymouth Boat ClubCasual RIB Charter is available from our sister-site, Yacht Haven Quay. After an induction onboard, you're free to cruise off and explore the Devon and Cornwall coastline on a stylish, professionally maintained 6-person RIB. RIB Charter Alternatively, the Plymouth Boat Club offers you use of a Beneteau Barracuda motorboat with guaranteed boating days every month. For an annual membership, you can book the boat whenever you want to get on the water.  Regattas & sailing eventsPlymouth is a yachting town with races and regattas throughout the year, organised locally by one of the many yacht clubs, or at an international level. The Yacht Haven plays host to a wide range events throughout the year, from cruising rallies, to the Plymouth Regatta. Cruising and Yacht ClubsWe're proud to work alongside many Cruising and Yacht Clubs in Plymouth, supporting their events, providing services to their members and helping all boaters enjoy their boats as much as possible.  Cattewater Cruising ClubThe Cattewater Cruising Club is a small friendly cruising club that overlooks Plymouth Yacht Haven from their HQ at the Boringdon Arms in Turnchapel village. It was formed in 1989 and is an RYA affiliated club, providing organised rallies for motor and sailing boats in the 25ft-40ft range.  Plym Yacht ClubBased further up the Cattewater, Plym Yacht Club hosts regular racing series as well as year-round social events from their Oreston clubhouse  Royal Western Yacht ClubFounded in 1827, the RWYC is one of the oldest clubs in the world. They organise a wide range of club and fleet racing, as well as international races such as the OSTAR/TWOSTAR.  Hooe Point SCBased in Turnchapel, HPSC offer dinghy fleet racing for Civil Servants and friends of Civil Servants, as well as motor boat cruising.  Plymouth Youth SailingBased in Mount Batten, Plymouth Youth Sailing gives opportunities to disadvantaged people in Plymouth. They aim to give participants the skills and ability to help break the cycle of deprivation and see beyond their disadvantage through dinghy sailing and watersports.  And many moreThere are over 20 yacht clubs in Plymouth, each offering a wide variety of sailing, cruising, racing and social programmes throughout the year. The Port of Plymouth Sailing Association helps unite these clubs to work together for the benefit of the city, including the organising of the city's main regattas; Plymouth Yacht Regatta and Plymouth Dinghy Regatta Forgot your password? Enter the email address linked with your account and we'll send you a secure link to change your password. Rent a boat in Plymouth, UK in a few minutes!Boat rentals in plymouth, uk. Rent a boat in Plymouth and use it as your main base to explore the entire coast of Devon. The city has been a huge hub of international tourism, many French and Spanish tourists visit the huge dockland that Plymouth offers and they often hire a boat in Plymouth as well. A Plymouth day cruise would often take you to experience the area of Salcombe which has an abundance of activities and is filled with beautiful beaches. You can also visit the National Park of Dartmouth or The Royal William yard which remains an excellent centerpiece and tribute to the history of the Naval importance that the city holds. Cruises in Plymouth can take you all the way to Falmouth for overnight trips as well where you can discover the entire coastline of Cornwall and the beautiful wildlife scenery that exists in the bay. Boat rentals in Plymouth operate from Plymouth Yacht Haven Marina which is a well-appointed sheltered marina giving easy access to the sea. There are a lot of other marina services such as Mayflower Marina which can hold over 75 berths at the heart of the dockyard and has good facilities for sailors to replenish water, fuel and gas. King Point Marina is another marina 20 minutes off Royal William Yard, even though it is a smaller marina, it has a lot of restaurants, cafés and bars nearby. The BednBlue Yacht Charter Platform offers verified boats for charter in Plymouth . Find the ideal boat for you in a few minutes and send a request to book it. You can also send the owner a message or contact us with your questions. If you still cannot decide on the perfect boat for you, let a travel expert suggest the best sailing boats, catamarans or motor yachts for your trip. Similar searches
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Can I bring my friends, family and children on board?Membership costs, next step, contact us.  Enjoy exclusive access to a top quality and professionally maintained motorboat Contact DetailsPhone: 07595 677281 Email: [email protected] Address: Plymouth Boat Club Yacht Haven Quay, Breakwater Road, Plymouth, Devon. PL9 7FE  Powerboat Courses Basic Cruising Coastal Cruising Night Operations Destination Cruising Vessel Maintenance Destinations Instructors Yacht Rentals Register Now Newport Coast Maritime AcademyThe leader in powerboat training, our training guarantee upon successful completion of our certification courses you will qualify for owner/operator insurance coverage or we’ll refund your course tuition..  BASIC CRUISING COURSELearn to maneuver your vessel in close quarters, docking, rules of the road, aids to navigation, chart reading, anchoring, emergency procedures & VHF radio operation.  COASTAL CRUISING COURSELearn to plan and execute an overnight cruise, utilize radar, recover a person in the water, anchor outside a harbor, pick up a mooring and navigate into an unfamiliar harbor during daylight.  NIGHT OPERATIONS COURSELearn to operate your vessel at night or in limited visibility using radar, chart plotter & GPS, identify other vessels on radar, recognize light configurations and safely enter an unfamilar harbor.  DESTINATION COURSELearn to plan, weather route and navigate a 100NM+ cruise with you at the helm. Accompanied by a professional instructor, a 100% real-world long-distance passagemaking cruise.  NAVIGATION COURSELearn advanced skills to navigate your vessel using an electronic chart plotter, GPS and radar. Build confidence and skills to safely navigate in unfamiliar waters, at night or in limited visibility.  MAINTENANCE COURSELearn to identify, maintain, troubleshoot and repair basic vessel systems and mechanical equipment. What you learn can potentially save thousands of dollars in unnecessary repairs.  Why Choose UsNewport coast maritime academy is an accredited us powerboating training school. our professionally trained instructors and curriculum have been approved by the ca dept of boating & waterways, american national standards institute (ansi) and the national association of state boating law administrators (nasbla)., our instructors are professionally trained, u.s. coast guard licensed captains with years of command experience and thousands of miles logged underway. our mission is to deliver training courses that empower students with the skills and techniques to become safe and proficient vessel operators..  Destination Training Interested in learning how to plan, provision, and navigate to over-the-horizon destinations? Our Destination Cruising Course will teach how to safely plan, provision and navigate to destinations outside of your home port area. Our instructors will guide you thru all aspects of cruise planning and accompany you on your journey in an exciting real-world training environment.Powerboat School Leave Us A Review Book Your Training Today!We guarantee upon successful completion of our powerboat certification courses you will qualify for insurance coverage as an owner/operator or we’ll refund your course tuition.. Frequently asked questions Why train with Newport Coast Maritime Academy? Newport Coast Maritime Academy is one of a select group of training institutions accredited by US Powerboating. Our professionally trained instructors and curriculum have been approved by the CA Dept of Boating & Waterways, American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). How much experience do I need to take the Basic Cruising course? None! Whether you are a novice boater or this is your first vessel we will tailor the training program to meet your specific needs and goals. Can I get my California Boater's License? Yes! Because we are a US Powerboating school, we are approved by the California Department of Boating and Waterways to administer the CA Boaters Card exam as part of the BASIC CRUISING COURSE. Will I be able to charter a vessel as Captain if we go abroad? Yes! The US Powerboating Basic Cruising, Coastal Cruising and Night Operations courses, when combined, are recognized by many charter companies as qualification to charter their powerboats. Do I have to take the US Powerboating certification couse to get insurance coverage as an owner/operator? No. For owners who desire only to qualify for insurance coverage as an owner/operator we offer a non-certification BASIC POWERBOATING COURSE. Why choose Newport Coast Maritime Academy? Newport Coast Maritime Academy is one of a select few schools accredited by US Powerboating; the national leader in pwoerboat training. This ensures the training you receive has been approved on a national and state level and will be specific to your boat, your boating environment and hands-on with your vessel. Manage your booking See all our deals Go to Europcar Business
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Welcome to Plymouth Sailing School. Plymouth Sailing School was set up in 1957 and is one of the UK's longest established sea schools with only a couple of changes of owner, and a recent resurrection of our old RYA Training name of Plymouth Sailing School and Plymouth Powerboating. We are proud of our reputation for safety conscious fun and ...
RIB Charter in Plymouth Sound. Prices include VAT. Our 6m open powerboat (or RIB - rigid inflatable boat) is available for skippered charter in and around Plymouth Sound Example charters include:- :: RIB Rides, around Plymouth :: Safety Boat, for swims and other events* :: Water Taxi, to beaches or for getting across the city avoiding traffic ...
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Plymouth Sailing School & Plymouth Powerboating is an RYA Training Centre established in 1957 and is one of the UK's longest established sea schools. We are proud of our reputation for safety conscious fun and professionalism. We work hard to accommodate all of our customers requirements from the complete beginner to the Professional Yachtmaster.
Plymouth Marine Bareboat Rib Charter in Plymouth and surrounding areas Plymouth Marine not only offers Commercial Rib charter but also Bareboat Rib hire for pleasure use. Customers looking for a fun day out on the water or wanting to use a boat during a family holiday without the hassle of owning their own and the associated costs of maintaining and storing it, can now explore the beautiful ...
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About. Plymouth Powerboat School's Mission is to improve safety on the water. Plymouth Powerboat School is an RYA Powerboat training centre dedicated to providing the highest standards of tuition, safety and equipment. Located at Queen Anne's Battery Marina, the school offers a wide range of shore-based and water-based training courses.
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