Coastal’s Guide To Moorings On The River Dart Mooring Tips
Top Tips for And Guides For Mooring On The River Dart
Mooring Locations
Facilities and settings to suit every type of boat and journey.
All About Moorings and Berthings. A Boater’s Guide to Moorings in Dartmouth, Kingswear, Dittisham & Stoke Gabriel The River Dart offers a diverse range of mooring options — from full-service marina berths with luxury amenities to peaceful river moorings in quiet villages.
Whether you're a local sailor or a visiting yachtsman, you'll find facilities and settings to suit every type of boat and journey.
Types of Moorings – Simple Guide Type Description
Marina Berth Walk-ashore pontoon with electricity, water, and full services.
Pontoon Mooring Floating structure either shore-connected or mid-river.
Swinging Mooring Single buoy where the boat swings with the tide and wind.
Fore and Aft Mooring Boat secured between two buoys, held in line with the river.
Dry Stack Shore-based storage with launch-on-demand.
Type: Full-service marina
Moorings: Annual and visitor pontoons
Facilities: Chandlery, water, electricity, repairs, Wi-Fi, laundry
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Darthaven Marina
Type: Club moorings (members and visiting yachtsmen)
Moorings: Fore and aft trots, limited visitor space
Facilities: Dinghy pontoon, clubhouse (by arrangement)
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Royal Dart Yacht Club
Type: Managed moorings throughout the river
Moorings: Swinging, pontoon, and fore and aft trot moorings
Locations: Dartmouth, Kingswear, Dittisham, Stoke Gabriel and more
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Dart Harbour Authority Moorings Dartmouth
Type: Luxury full-service marina
Moorings: Annual and visitor berths
Facilities: Water, electricity, fuel, Wi-Fi, showers, laundry, hotel & restaurant
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Dart Marina
Type: Premier Marinas development
Moorings: Annual berths, visitor berths, dry stack
Facilities: Pontoons, fuel, boatyard, hoist, parking, café
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Dittisham Dittisham Moorings Location: Mid-river village 5 miles upriver from Dartmouth
Type: Managed by Dart Harbour
Moorings: Visitor swinging and fore and aft moorings, pontoon
Highlights: Scenic location with access to village pub and café
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Stoke Gabriel
Location: At the top of the navigable River Dart
Type: Managed by Dart Harbour & local associations
Moorings: Swinging moorings, dinghy and small boat shore berths
Highlights: Tranquil setting, best for shallow-draft boats
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Stoke Gabriel Moorings
Blackness Marine Location: East side of the River Dart, just upriver from Dittisham,
Type: Premier boatyard and marina offering dry stack, mooring, service, and maintenance facilities
Drystack Membership: Covered indoor & outdoor racks with assisted launch/recovery, fresh-water wash, and winter storage
Self Launch Membership: Personal slipway access, shoreside parking for car & trailer, fresh-water wash-down
Mooring Options: Seasonal swinging moorings and private pontoons
Boat Storage: Secure hard-standing with water access.
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Top Tips for Boaters Book ahead in summer months and during Dartmouth Regatta.
Water taxis are available via Dart Harbour for mid-river moorings.
Tidal awareness is essential when cruising to Dittisham and Stoke Gabriel.
Dinghy access: Always check if there’s a public pontoon or tender dock nearby.
Tips & Advice for Mooring on the River Dart Know Your Tides The Dart is tidal up to Totnes, with significant tidal flow, especially around Dartmouth and Dittisham.
Always check tide tables and plan your arrival and departure accordingly, particularly for shallow moorings or slipway access.
Know the Speed Limits There is a 6-knot maximum speed limit in much of the river.
Observe no-wake zones, especially near moorings, pontoons, and shoreline villages like Stoke Gabriel and Dittisham.
Respect Local Navigation Keep to the main channel where marked, and note that the river can be narrow and busy.
Be aware of local ferries, such as the Dartmouth–Kingswear ferry, and occasional commercial traffic.
Respect wildlife and habitats, especially in conservation areas upriver.
Useful Contacts Dart Harbour Authority: +44 (0)1803 832337 | www.dartharbour.org
