Herbert Fartingale Review of Devon Sailing
It's probably the most sheltered marina in Plymout...
It's probably the most sheltered marina in Plymouth, and probably the quietest. Exit the marina and you are almost immediately in Plymouth Sound. And an easy walk Plymouth city centre and the railway station. How convenient is that? Nearly new, lovely shower block.
Don't be put off by the proximity of the Brittany Ferry. Most of the time you are completely unaware of it, and working around the arrival and departure times (you may not enter or exit the marina while the ferry is docking or leaving) is not onerous. Also don't be put off by the proximity of Plymouth's Union Street. Whatever dodgy going on happens in Union Street never gets to the marina.
So I love it there.
The negatives are:
Firstly, there is not much these. No chandler, no fuel, the office does sell bottled gas but is only staffed during working hours. There is an eatery, "The Dock", which is nice enough (stunning views), but not the sort of place you would go for a quick beer.
My main negative is the Princess people. Princess boats are built just round the corner, and come to King Point to be fitted out. The Princess people are nice enough, friendly, it's just that there are so many of them. There are times when the marina feels more like a boat builder that a leisure marina. But I still love it there.
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