Dramatic Devon

Devon Playground for RYA Courses

Voyages start at Mayflower Marina in Plymouth and from there voyages can take you in a number of directions. Within the limits of Plymouth Harbour lie the twin villages of Cawsand and Kingsand. Nestling picturesquely in the lee of Rame head, the beaches here provide the perfect natural anchorage from westerly weather. The River Tamar delineates Devon from Cornwall and with its tributary, the River Lyhner, form some challenging and fascinating practise for all yachtsmen, whether they be they beginners or old salts.

Just outside the breakwater, but hidden except to those who know where to look is the exquisite River Yealm. Tucked away behind the imposing Point Misery the Yealm opens into one of those magical places usually only found in the pages of Daphne du Maurier or Agatha Christie.

Drowned River Valleys & Hidden Harbour Entrances

Moving East wards, deeper into Devon, the scenery is dominated by the huge granite edifice of Bolt Head. Behind this monolith lies Salcombe, a town out of time. Entering the gently wooded ria, one could be forgiven for thinking you had sailed into a previous decade. Salcombe has provided a well known haven for centuries. Just ten miles further on and round the awesome Start Point lies Dartmouth. Difficult to see from seaward, a successful landfall in the mouth of the Dart provides the trainee skipper with satisfaction difficult to better. Looe for Luggers & Fresh Fish

Down the channel westwards Huff ventures in to Cornish waters and you might just meet our Cornish pilot cutter ‘Eve of St Mawes’ coming the other way. The tidal challenges of Looe are matched only by the tranquillity of Fowey Harbour, provided it’s not a Wednesday night that is, when the colourful spectacle of the local fleet of ‘Troy’ one-designs gambol cheerfully among the moorings in some club racing.