Cornwall / Isles of Scilly Sailing Experience

£1,570.00 per person  inc VAT

Price Per Person.
Dates are scheduled on demand. Email us or call 01752 424514 to request a date.
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Description

* Dates for this product are scheduled on demand. Please contact us to request an alternative date.*

Ever considered setting sail to the Isles of Scilly? If this is your ambition (and you have had previous sailing experience), this group sailing opportunity is the ideal choice for you.

Arrive at King Point Marina the evening before you set sail to the Isles of Scilly. Your skipper will introduce you to your modern, high-quality, 42′ flagship yacht. With your own double cabin, cosy bedding and onboard heating, your overnight accommodation will provide a comfortable living space for the week.  After meeting your fellow crew-mates and enjoying a good night’s sleep onboard the yacht, you will set sail for your first destination….

…and that is where the plan ends!

How your week continues depends on the wind, the tide, and how far you would like to go.

When you choose to sail to the Isles of Scilly, flexibility is the key; this beautiful destination requires careful planning and the right conditions to approach and moor. It is important to remember that your skipper will make every effort to reach this destination, however, their decision about whether it is attainable is final. Your safety and comfort is their number one priority, therefore they have the right to amend your sail to the Isles of Scilly to a west-country cruise.

We aim to complete your sail to the Isles of Scilly in 2 legs: typically Plymouth to Helford River (approx 7 hours) then Helford River to the Isles of Scilly (10-12 hours). Helford River is an unspoilt estuary nestled between Falmouth and Lizard Point – a beautiful place to moor overnight with its sheltered valleys and hidden creeks. Due to the length of passages during this adventure, previous sailing experience is necessary. As always, your fully-qualified yacht master skipper will be on hand to achieve the best experience and make the decisions that are key to arrival and safe passage.

Upon reaching your final destination after your sail to the Isles of Scilly, you will be rewarded with plenty of stunning anchorages and moorings throughout the collection of islands. St Mary’s is the largest of the islands, with Hugh Town being the central hub with its cluster of shops, restaurants and pubs. Tresco, with its dramatic rocky outcrops and secluded beaches, is the home of the world famous Tresco Abbey Gardens. Crystal clear waters and idyllic beaches are plenty on St Martin’s which is just 2 miles long, whereas the untamed island of Bryher is home to the luxurious Hell Bay Hotel which overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. St Agnes is totally untamed and unspoilt and offers a peaceful environment.

There are plenty of other locations available to explore en-route during your sail to the Isles of Scilly. You may choose to call into the historical harbour town of Fowey where you can pick up a mooring buoy before heading off to one of the local pubs or restaurants for the evening. Perhaps you would prefer to head directly to Falmouth which offers a choice of a bustling town marina mooring or a quieter marina further up the river for you to spend your night. Wherever your sailing takes you, we will ensure you are back in Plymouth by 4 pm on your final sailing day, with plenty of time to catch your train home.

Included: 7-nights accommodation onboard the yacht, breakfast and light lunches taken aboard the yacht, hot and cold drinks, bedding, mooring fees, fuel, skipper fees.

Time: 7 sailing days (shown on the calendar). Meet at 18:00 the evening before you sail.

Maximum single purchase online is for 3 attendees. Please contact us if you would like to book more places.

Additional information

Price

Price is per person. If opting to pay a deposit, full payment must be received 4 weeks prior to your sailing date. In this case, you will be sent a reminder via email. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions.

Time

Meet us at King Point Marina, Plymouth (PL1 3EF) at 18:00 the evening before you set sail. Return to the marina on your final sailing day by 16:00.

What to bring

Layers of warm clothing (even in the summer), waterproof jacket, waterproof trousers, flat non-marking shoes, soft travel bag (as hard bags are difficult to stow), sun cream and sunglasses.

Included

Skipper fees, mooring fees, fuel, 7-nights accommodation onboard the yacht, bedding, towels, breakfast and a light lunch (home-made sandwiches, fruit, crisps, snacks, juice and hot drinks) whilst underway.

Car Parking

You are welcome to enter the car park next to the marina to drop off passengers and bags but will need to relocate your car to a nearby pay and display car park. The Brunel Way Car Park (a 5-minute walk to the marina) or Weston Approach Car Park (an 11-minute walk to the marina) are the closest.

Cancellation

Please refer to the Terms and Conditions on our website. You are strongly recommended to take out insurance in the event of your cancellation outside our Terms and Conditions.

Devon Sailing Experiences may need to cancel upon advice received from the Skipper based on forecast sailing conditions. You will be notified 3 days prior to your sail. In this case, please refer to our Terms and Conditions which can be found on our website.

Important

We are only able to run this sailing experience with a minimum of 3 guests booked to sail.

If you book 2 places, we will assume you wish to share a cabin with the person you are booking with UNLESS YOU TELL US OTHERWISE AT THE POINT OF BOOKING.

This experience is not suitable for those under the age of 18 years.