Can I hire waterproof sailing gear?

We have a large wardrobe of high quality Musto waterproofs and sailing boots for hire.  Hiring can be organised and paid for when you collect your yacht or earlier by special arrangement. Let us know your particular requirements beforehand and we will reserve sets in your sizes.

What gear do I need to bring?

What documentation do I need to bring?

You will need to bring:

• Credit card with available balance for the security deposit (unless prepaid)
• Personal photo ID in the form of a driving license or passport
• Completed booking form and crew list (unless previously submitted)
• Sailing certificates for the skipper and mate (if appropriate)

Where can I download a copy of the booking and crew list forms?

A copy of our booking form is available here and our crew list form here. Please complete these and return them to us. The forms are in PDF format, you will need Adobe Reader to open and print them. Adobe Reader is available here.

What is included in the charter fee and what extras are available?

The charter fee covers the complete yacht for the period of the charter - we do not charge extra for engine hours, mileage, foreign destinations, water or electricity. There is a separate gas usage charge which is fixed according to the length of your charter.

Optional extras are outboard engine and fuel, waterproof rental, sleeping bag and pillow hire, professional skipper and/or hostess and end of charter cleaning services.

Do I have to pay mooring fees?

You may use your boat's home berth without charge but all other mooring costs away from your home berth are payable by you the charterer.

Who must Liberty Yachts hand the yacht over to?

The law (and good sense) require us to officially hand the yacht over to the nominated charter skipper who in turn must hold appropriate qualifications or show relevant yachting experience.

What security deposit is payable and when does it get returned?

We require a £1000 security deposit which must be cleared funds before commencement of the charter. Most of our customers charge this fee to a credit card on arrival. Under normal circumstances deposit refunds are processed within 14 days of charter completion. Please be aware that we fully charge your credit card not simply reserve money 'hotel booking' style.

Where can I buy food for my charter?

There are three supermarkets a short car drive from the marina. We can supply maps on your arrival. Alternatively, order your food online from any of the major supermarkets and have it delivered to our office before you arrive. We'll put it onboard and get the perishables in the fridge.

Where can I cruise to from Plymouth?

Plymouth Sound itself is very beautiful and steeped in nautical history with the sandy anchorage and villages of Cawsand Bay in fine weather. Sail up the River Tamar, past the dockyards, warships and submarines, under Brunel's famous bridge and on up to the peace and tranquillity of Cargreen. Ashore, The Crooked Spaniards pub offers a warm welcome to visiting yachtsmen - eat in the pub and use their moorings for free.

Just 2 hours out of the marina and only just outside the Sound to the East is the stunning River Yealm with its twin villages of Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo. Moor on the river pontoon or one of the many visitors' buoys. Go ashore Newton Ferrers side for shower facilities, the yacht club and The Dolphin pub. Prettier still, go ashore Noss Mayo side right next to the river pontoon and walk through the trees to Noss where The Ship gastro-pub is very popular and the still lovely but a little less expensive Swan pub opposite.

From there to the East are the Salcombe estuary with its bar and beaches then on again to the wonderful Dartmouth at roughly 20NM and 35NM respectively. Going west into Cornwall, Fowey is at 20NM, Falmouth at 40NM and the idyllic Helford River at 45NM. These are all classic destinations for a weekend charter.

For a mid-week or longer, the Channel Islands are 90NM to the south east and from there it's only a short hop to North Brittany and St. Malo, Lézardrieux, Trégieur, Trébeurden and Morlaix.

The boats have all the charts and pilot books necessary for a Western English Channel cruise - let us know if you would like any help and assistance planning destinations.

Can I hire an outboard engine?

Yes, there is an outboard engine available for each yacht as an optional extra.  Let us know when you are booking your charter and we will put it aboard before you arrive.

How do I get to Liberty Yachts?

Click here for a map.

From the A38 Marsh Mills junction, which is the first junction going west signed for Plymouth , follow the Embankment Road towards town along the River Plym. After the river the road wiggles through an underpass and cutting, keep to the left then, as the road bends to the right, take the left hand turn (which is actually straight on) signed for Coxside. Past the cinema complex on the left then left at the traffic lights. Continue ¼ mile then, as the road turns hard left, take the right hand turn then left into the Marina. The gate raises automatically as you approach and a camera reads your number plate. Follow the marked roadway in the marina to the front of the buildings. Our office overlooks the boats, is next to the marina reception and is above Chandler's Bar.