General Newsletter November Newsletter
New Addition to the Plain Sailing family.
We are delighted to announce that Claire gave birth to a 5lb 13oz baby boy on Saturday 4th November. Both mum and baby Charlie are doing fine and Claire will spend the first few months with Charlie and plans to return to the Plain Sailing office next summer.
Round Britain Experience
Circumnavigating the British Isles is the experience of a life time. Whether a holiday, retraining or a career break, the 12 week trip will have you seeing some of the most beautiful and dramatic scenery while learning the complexities of yachting and navigation in the process.
We currently have vacancies on board our yachts leaving St Katherine’s Dock, London in April and July 2007 and we would love you to join us on one of these adventures that will appeal to both beginners and experience sailors. Please visit the website www.roundbritianexperience.co.uk or contact the office for further details. If you know of anyone else who may be interested in this and does not receive our emails, please forward this to them.
Sailing in the Algarve this winter
Whilst this time of the year provides some fantastic and diverse sailing experiences on the South Coast of England some people prefer the warmer climates. Why not take advantage of our 38 foot yacht based in Portugal which is available for charter. The price for 5 days can be as little £740.00.
Visit www.plainsailing.co.uk for details of the yacht or contact the office for availability.
Last Minute Training Courses
With the nights drawing in this is a perfect time to brush up on the theory courses to equip you for next season. We have some fantastic deals on last minute courses, plus some new courses offering specialist training. If you are interested in any of these courses please phone the office to book your place.
Last Minute Offers
Practical Sail Training, Competent Crew, Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster Prep 19th – 24th November 2006 – Special Price £400.00 to include accommodation & food on board.
RYA Diesel Engine – Saturday 18th November 2006 - Special Price £70.00
RYA First Aid – Thursday 30th November 2006 – Special Price £70.00
RYA Day Skipper Theory – Monday 27th November– Friday 1st December 2006 – Special Price £350.00
RYA Short Range Certificate – 2nd December 2006 – Special Price £70 *
RYA Basic Sea Survival – 9th December 2006 – Special Price £80.00
* RYA certificate cost £22.00 for Short Range Certificate to be added to the above price.
Specialist Training
We have many new courses designed to improve your practical boat handling skills. These include Spinnaker Handling, Heavy Weather Sailing, Night Passages and more. Please contact the office for further details.
London Boat Show 5-14 January 2007
We look forward to meeting new people and seeing old faces at the London Boat Show. We will be on Stand N524 and will be able to answer your questions, take bookings for future courses, Round Britain Experience and discuss your charter requirements. Please come and see us there.
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March 2007 Round Britain Experience
There are still places available on our April Round Britain Experience, so for anyone who was thinking they’d love to go, why not give us a call to find out about our great late booking offers including free waterproofs and discounts? Contact us on 01803 853843 to find out more about a truly memorable holiday or visit http://www.plainsailing.co.uk/round-britain-experience/ for more details.
Round Ireland Experience
A new trip from Plain Sailing, this six week circumnavigation around the Magic Isle takes place from May 21 to July 1 so why not brush up on your skills (we’ll even make sure there’s some time for a glass or two of Guinness along the way!). See http://www.plainsailing.co.uk/news/ for more details.
Round Scotland Experience
Or for a shorter Experience how about a trip around Scotland taking in some of the Scottish Islands? We have two Round Scotland Experiences planned – for June 18 to July 16 and from July 30 to August 27. For more details about sailing in clean air and water together with dramatic coastal scenery, why not visit http://www.plainsailing.co.uk/news/
Fastnet
One of the most exciting races you’ll ever have the chance to do…. The Fastnet, from Cowes on the Isle of Wight to Plymouth via the Fastnet Rock off Ireland, takes place from August 12 and Plain Sailing is hoping to enter a boat…. For more information about the race and the qualifying events planned, visit http://www.plainsailing.co.uk/news/
Delivery
We will be taking a boat up to Scotland ready for the start of our new Round Scotland Experience so why not join us for a chance to get some miles in? We’ll be leaving Brixham on May 21 and hope to arrive in Oban on June 10 with stops along the way. Contact our office on 01803 853843 for more details.
Cruising
For those who would prefer to have a go at cruising rather than racing, why not come along on the Celtic Goodwill Raid. The event consists of eight ‘Raids’ and is open to powerboats and yachts. Plain Sailing is planning on joining Raid Devon and Cornwall from July 21 to 29 and also across the Channel to St Peterport. Why not charter a boat and skipper and join us? For more details, contact the Plain Sailing office on 01803 853843 for more details.
Ocean Trip
Or how about taking part in Plain Sailing’s Ocean Trip from Torbay to Bayona in Spain and return from Bayona to Torbay in August? Why not contact the Plain Sailing office for more details?
Portugal
We have spaces on our Portuguese yacht for anyone wanting to do their Competent Crew or Day Skipper next month. Choose from April 2, April 16 or April 23 and experience some of the Algarve magic… See http://www.plainsailing.co.uk/training/ for more details….And don’t forget the yacht is also available for charter.
Late Availability Courses
RYA First Aid At Sea: March 18
Day Skipper Shorebased: March 19 to 23
Yachtmaster Ocean Theory: March 25 - 30
Practical Sail Training for Competent Crew/Day Skipper/Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster Prep and exam: March 25 - 30
Feedback
As always please do get in touch with us to tell us what you want – we’re always available to listen to you and will do our best to accommodate your wishes and requirements.
July 2007 July 2007
Corporate Event
Plain Sailing held a very successful corporate event with four yachts sailing from Brixham to Dartmouth and back. Everyone who took part enjoyed the event which took place over a weekend and all have said they want to come again!
Plain Sailing offers a whole range of corporate events – for more information, please contact our office on 01803 853843.
Corporate Hospitality
With regatta season fast approaching, why not think about booking a yacht or motorboat to watch the action – both on and off the water - from? The famous Red Arrows are booked to perform at both Torquay on August 29 and Dartmouth on August 31 and you could have a ringside seat…For contact our office on 01803 853843 for details.
Round Britain
Our yacht set off from Lime House in London and for the first time we will be publishing a regular log direct from the boat. This will be uploaded to our website on a regular basis, so you will be able to follow all the goings on of the crew as they experience one of the most amazing yacht journeys. If you’re thinking you’d like to do something out of the ordinary, why not sign up for one of next year’s trips. After leaving the River Thames, the crew spent 24 hours in Chatham going through some chartwork, boat manoeuvres, sailing under motor and generally getting to know the boat that will be their home for the next few weeks.
They have made it around the East Coast and are on their way towards South Devon where they will have the opportunity to undergo some shore based courses. To find out more about our Round Britain Experience, why not visit our website: http://www.plainsailing.co.uk
Scottish Boat
Plain Sailing now has a boat based in Oban in Scotland following a successful delivery last month. The yacht will be in Scotland for a year and has several events already lined up. These include cruising around Scotland from July 30 to August 27.
Next year we may even join in the world famous Classic Malt Rally.
If you’d like to explore some of the most unspoilt sailing grounds you’re ever likely to come across in Britain, why not call our office for more details on 01803 853843 or email enquiries@plainsailing.co.uk
Portugal
Following a successful year, Plain Sailing has decided to keep our yacht in Lagos, Portugal, for a further 12 months. The yacht is available for practical courses of any level or for charter. For further information, please see our website: http://www.plainsailing.co.uk/charter/international-charter/
Summer evenings
Now that summer has returned (albeit briefly!) we will be resuming our evening trips to Dartmouth. So if you fancy a relaxed sail along the coast, or even a spot of boat handling practice, why not give us a call?
Charter
Plain Sailing has several new additions to its charter fleet this year. A Hanse 30, a Colvic 52 and Caique, a boat with a pretty amazing history including a circumnavigation of the world. Our range of boats does keep expanding, so do keep checking our website: http://www.plainsailing.co.uk/charter/
Late availability
First Aid: July 15
Sea Survival: July 16
Weekend sailing: July 27- 29 (just one place left)
Competent Crew Day Skipper / Coastal Skipper: July 29 – August 3
Recommend a friend
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