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Boating and Canoeing in Devon

For messing about on the water, Devon is unbeatable. Want your family to discover the fun of sailing? Fancy learning the Eskimo roll? Dream of racing before the wind in a dinghy? You'd be hard-pressed to find anywhere to rival Devon with its two great seaboards, lakes, rivers and dozens of safe harbours.

Whatever your age and ability, you'll find a training programme and tuition to match, from half-day sessions to week-long courses. Plymouth, Torquay and Dartmouth provide marinas where visiting yachts and boats will find all the services they could possibly want, but if you're looking for a tranquil hideaway, secluded backwaters or estuaries, such as Yealm and Salcombe which have plenty of visitor moorings, should suit your mood.

With a canoe you can paddle along Devon's loveliest rivers and canals, exploring them at your own leisurely pace. Or try gaining early sailing confidence on the safer waters of one of Devon's lakes.

Devon's long and fascinating maritime past is celebrated in style throughout the year with a variety of regattas and events.

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