Start Point Sailing and Sail West Charter

Name: Start Point Sailing and Sail West Charter
Address: Mayflower Marina, Plymouth, PL14LS, GB
Telephone: +441752213121
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Start Point Sailing: RYA Sea School offers quality RYA theory and practical Sail Cruising Training.

Start Point Sail West
RYA Sea School, Sail and Power training and Deliveries, Own Boat Assistance, Yacht Charter UK and Abroad. Location: Sutton Harbour, Plymouth Yacht Haven, Mayflower Marina

09/06/2026

. Have you ever wondered what the difference between a RYA Day Skipper and Coastal skipper passage is?

-RYA Day Skippers learn to plan short, safe passages, choosing routes that suit the crew and conditions.
-Coastal Skippers take it further — longer passages, night hours, real command decisions — all against the backdrop of Devon and Cornwall’s incredible coastline.

Which one is for you. ⛵️🐬. Like and share.

Grow in confidence with Start Point Sailing’s hands‑on RYA training.

Find out more .. go to the bio or click the link. https://bit.ly/Go2courses

# grow in confidence with Start Point Sailing’s hands‑on RYA training.

07/06/2026

Is it Greece or Devon — who can tell? All part of the richer experience at sea with Start Point Sailing and Sail West Yacht Charter.

06/06/2026

Sunshine, smiles and the River Yealm ahead. Our students are loving every second in Devon as they plan the pilotage, execute the plan, and grow in confidence with Start Point Sailing’s hands‑on RYA training. Find out more .. go to the bio or click the link. https://bit.ly/Go2courses

28/05/2026

Last minute offer. We have two spaces on our RYA Coastal Skipper / /Comp crew course starting tomorrow. Last minute deal. 5 day Fri 29th to Tues 2nd June. ££450 per space.. to book call us on 01752 213121 or follow the link in our bio.

13/05/2026

Today the focus was Sailing to windward which is all about harnessing the wind in the most effective way and paying attention to sail set and trim. A quick glance at the tell‑tales, a small sheet adjustment, or a tiny tweak on the traveller can make the boat point higher into the wind and feel lighter. .

05/05/2026

Not much wind this weekend but made it to Fowey as part of Kate’s birthday celebration. Happy Birthday Kate. 🎂💃

28/04/2026

When you can confidently plan a passage from appraisal to ex*****on, you’re not just following the RYA syllabus — you’re becoming a skipper who makes smart, safe decisions at sea. Ready to take the next step in your training? ⛵️

Join our next 5 day trips.. . 11th May and 29th June dates. Find out more .. visit our website.. follow the link. https://bit.ly/coastalskipperpractical

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14/04/2026

Anchoring practice today. It’s amazing how much smoother everything feels when you choose the right spot — good holding, enough depth, protection from the wind, space to swing as well as checking seagrass areas to avoid. Follow us to Findoutmore. https://bit.ly/Go2courses

11/04/2026

Understanding Ship Navigation Lights – A Mariner’s Language at Night

At sea, ships don’t rely on signals or horns alone—navigation lights tell the full story of a vessel’s position and movement, especially in darkness or poor visibility.

🔴 Red Light (Port Side)
Positioned on the left side of the ship, the red light covers an arc of 112.5° from dead ahead to the port beam. If you see this light, it means you are viewing the vessel from its port side.

🟢 Green Light (Starboard Side)
Located on the right side, the green light also covers 112.5° from the bow to the starboard beam. Seeing green indicates the vessel’s starboard side is facing you.

⚪ White Light (Stern/Masthead)
White lights are used to indicate direction of travel—either from behind (stern light) or forward (masthead light).

How to Read the Situation:

Red + Green visible → Vessel is coming directly towards you

Only Red → Crossing from your right to left

Only Green → Crossing from your left to right

Only White → Vessel moving away from you

These light sectors are defined under International Maritime Organization rules and part of COLREGS, ensuring safe navigation.

In simple terms, these lights act like “traffic signals of the sea,” helping mariners avoid collisions and navigate safely through the night.

10/04/2026

Almost time for the start of our South West Coastal night passage. Move on from your Day Skipper skillset and live for the adventure. Learn advanced techniques and advanced coastal skippering skills led by our friendly, experienced Yachtmaster Instructors. Join the next course from .marina Plymouth, Devon… like and share.. find out more here .. https://bit.ly/coastalskipperpractical. .

Address

Mayflower Marina
Plymouth
PL14LS

Telephone

+441752213121

Website

http://www.sail-west.co.uk/

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