The Plymouth Crew from both Yachts squeezed on deck, Photo taken at an angle from the Aft position.
The Plymouth Crew from both Yachts squeezed on deck, Photo taken at an angle from the Aft position.

Plymouth Trip Memories & Photos 2025

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Chris Goodwin

Sailing again. My fourth VISA trip but in a new place – on the south coast of Cornwall. Except really this is old ground since it took in many places fondly remembered from family holidays long ago. From Plymouth on the Devon/Cornish border, round the corner to Cawsand, further along to Fowey and into the calm inlet at Falmouth.

Living on a sailing yacht really is a different pace of life compared to my usual daily city routine. Gone are the noises of trains, planes and automobiles, exchanged for the gentle lapping of water against the hull, or the roar of wind in your ears as the boat rides up and down over the swell. I can’t drive but I can helm a 38 foot sailing boat with seven aboard. Quite a responsibility but an enjoyable one.

Then once back in port there are the small jobs to tidy the ship ready for the next day and possibly fit in a dinghy rowing race with the crew from the other VISA boat. And there is always time to get another cuppa on.

Thanks

Chris

Dan Ellman-Brown


We left Plymouth yacht club on the Friday afternoon and went on to the boat, familiarized ourselves with cabins a galley, etc 

On Saturday morning ,we motored off out the harbour and started sailing  All the Vi’s did the share of everything  

Putting ropes, winching, going over the coach House to the mast, raising the anchor, helming, turning the auto helm on/off, cooking. 

I think the most challenging thing I found was walking up to the mast and over the coach House (because my balance isn’t very good) 

I have thoroughly enjoyed this week and am sailing again in September  

I am hooked again!! 

Thanks Dee, you are a great and welcome addition to the crew  

Thanks again  

Dan