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Contents
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Information
Local Attractions
Here to Help
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Dartmouth
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Essential Information
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Further Afield
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Customs
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Totnes
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Animals
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A Natural Environment Environmental Management of the Dart
Berthing
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Summary of Charges
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Tidal Information
Berthing
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Tidal information
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Quayside and Pontoon Berthing
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Tide Tables
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Maps
Dart Harbour & Facilities 10
Dartmouth/Kingswear Berthing Map
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Weather
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River Dart to Totnes Map
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Distress Signals and Radio
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Maps of Dittisham, Stoke Gabriel and Totnes
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Waste and Recycling
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Sailing Directions
Byelaws Summary
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Young Champion Awards
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Sailing Directions (from the Harbour Mouth to Totnes)
The DHNA
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Facilities
Stakeholders and Friends of Dart Harbour
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Facilities and Services
Safety Information
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Welcome Welcome to our 2015 Dart Harbour Guide Welcome to the stunning River Dart – the premier South West destination! Our job as Board and Staff of the Dart Harbour and Navigation Authority (DHNA) is to make your visit to the area as pleasant and trouble free as possible. The river includes the bustling and historic town of Dartmouth with all its attractions, where you will find the majority of visitors’ facilities clearly shown later in this guide. If you wish to explore - further up river there are more tranquil areas – please respect these peaceful spots so that all may enjoy them with equal measure. I wish to remind you that the speed limit within the DHNA area is 6 knots – the impact of your wake is easily felt in this waterway by users, flora and fauna alike. Please observe this and other Dart Harbour Byelaws. The River Dart is, in our opinion, one of the most beautiful places you can find. We would like you to help us keep it that way by respecting the environment. We have provided opportunities to recycle and refuel mid river – please be careful and mindful of other users when using these great facilities. If you have any questions – our staff remain on hand at the Harbour Office (6 Oxford St, Dartmouth), or ‘DARTNAV’ on VHF Ch11 to answer them. In any case please call on VHF as you approach to gain berthing instructions. We look forward to seeing you - enjoy your stay!
I would like to extend a warm welcome to you on behalf of the Board and the team at Dart Harbour. The River Dart is one of the most beautiful rivers on the South Coast and is popular with both leisure and commercial users. Our aim is to see it flourish whilst preserving its environmental integrity. We hope that you enjoy your time on the river, but that you minimize the environmental impact of your activities so that the Dart remains an area of outstanding natural beauty. I invite you to explore the river all the way to Totnes and to use the river’s amenities to the full. Please let us know of any way in which we may improve your experience of Dart Harbour. I hope that you will find the Harbour Guide of use, but if you need further information or assistance either use the web-site www.dartharbour.org or please call the friendly team in the Harbour Office.
Neil Hockaday Chairman
Rob Giles Harbour Master
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Here to Help
Rob Giles (Harbour Master)
Nick Clarance (Deputy Harbour Master)
Matthew Stephens (Moorings’ Manager)
Keith Mallen (Mooring Officer (North))
Ben Mahon (River Officer)
Mike Blake (River Officer)
Keith Langworthy (River Officer)
Chris Wallace (River Officer)
Mike Clark (River Officer)
Harbour Master and River Team Regular patrols are made by full time and seasonal river staff to enable the efficient allocation of visitors’ moorings and collection of harbour dues and mooring fees. These officers also play a key role in maintaining all moorings in good condition throughout the year.
Office Team Pictured left to right: Penny Johns (Senior Administrator), Clare (Admin + Finance Assistant), Kate Distin (Finance Manager), Diane (Admin + Finance Assistant) Seasonal Yacht Taxi Drivers and Volunteers are also employed by Dart Harbour in the busy summer months to make sure that all visiting vessels are made welcome and to provide an efficient taxi service for our river users. Photography © Tim Stanger, Graham Gough, Nick Shepherd, Joe Murtagh Design & Print by: Kingfisher Print and Design www.kingfisherprint.co.uk
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Essential Information
Dart Harbour & Navigation Authority 6 Oxford Street, Dartmouth, TQ6 9AL Tel: 01803 832337 Fax: 01803 833631 Website: www.dartharbour.org Email: info@dartharbour.org VHF Channel 11 Callsign DARTNAV Out of Hrs Duty Officer 07968 839846
Communications VHF Radio: Port working frequency Channel 11, callsign DARTNAV. The harbour extends from just seaward of the Castle Ledge starboard hand light buoy ¾ mile SE of Kingswear Castle to Totnes Weir and is administered by the Authority.
Customs Those requiring UK Border Agency should telephone 0845 723 1110 (24 hours) for advice.
Animals Vessels from foreign ports with animals on board are not permitted alongside the quays and are not to land the animals. Animals must at all times be restrained and kept securely confined within a totally enclosed part of the vessel from which they cannot escape.
Important contact numbers Emergency 999 or 112 Where life is in danger ask for the Coastguard (if afloat) or Police, Fire or Ambulance Coastguard Emergencies 999 Daytime number 01803 882704 Police Emergencies 999 Non emergency 101 Routine Information Numbers NCI Froward Point - VHF Ch 65 03708 506506 Environment Agency UK Border Agency 0845 7231110 Higher Ferry 01803 839622 Lower Ferry 01803 752342 Passenger Ferry 01803 752370 Greenway Ferry 01803 882811 South Hams District Council 01803 861234 Other Local Harbours Torquay Brixham Salcombe
01803 292429 01803 853321 01548 843791
Opening Hours Dart Harbour Office Summer Hours (April - September) Monday to Friday 0900 - 1700 • Saturday & Sunday 1000 - 1600 • Bank Holidays 1000 - 1600 Winter Hours (October - March) Monday to Thursday 0900 - 1700 • Friday 0900 - 1600 Christmas/New Year - Please check with office River Patrols (May - September) Daily 0730 - 2100 Times may vary please contact the Harbour Office Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi (Daily) January - March 1000 - 1600 • April 0800 - 1900 • May - September 0800 - 2300 October - December 1000 - 1600 • Christmas Day & New Year’s Day - No Service www.dartharbour.org 5 Yacht Taxi CH 69
Summary of Charges 1st April 2015 - 31st March 2016
Berth Charges
Full schedule of charges available from the Harbour Office or on website (www.dartharbour.org). All charges include 20% VAT.
Shown from river mouth upstream, location of
Every visiting vessel must pay for Dart Harbour berth and harbour dues for the duration of stay.
centre pullout section.
All charges (except inside Town Jetty) for vessels will be rounded up to the nearest half metre.
Visitors can pay by cash, cheque or debit/credit card at the Harbour Officer or to a River Officer. Payment may also be made over the phone by debit/credit card.
Summer Charging Policy During July and August visiting vessels will be charged double berthing fees after the first 14 day stay.
Multi-hull £2.10 per metre per day Quay Dues North & South
Mono-hull £1.35 per metre per day
Embankment
Multi-hull £2.10 per metre per day
Town Jetty
Mono-hull £1.35 per metre per day
Outside Berths
(1700 - 0845 hrs only)
Multi-hull £2.10 per metre per day
Harbour Dues 80p per metre per day. If you wish to make an extended visit or return on a regular basis during the year then it may be more cost effective to apply to the Harbour Office to pay year end harbour dues (£19.15 per metre per annum). These applications will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
Town Jetty
(1700 - 0845 hrs only) Inside Berths
Mono-hull £2.30 per metre per day Multi-hull £3.30 per metre per day Includes water and electricity
Outside of Town Jetty £1.35 per metre. Inc water and electricity. 1700hrs - 0845hrs only.
DA Pontoon Mono-hull 85p per metre per day Multi-hull £1.20 per metre per day Deep Water
Mono-hull 85p per metre per day
Pontoons 1, 2 & 3 Multi-hull £1.20 per metre per day Dittisham Swinging Mono-hull 85p per metre per day Moorings
Multi-hull £1.20 per metre per day
Stoke Gabriel Mono-hull 85p per metre per day Swinging Moorings Multi-hull £1.20 per metre per day SHDC Quay, Totnes Mono-hull £1.35 per metre per day
Prices may be subject to change. Correct at date of going to print.
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DC Pontoon Mono-hull 85p per metre per day Multi-hull £1.20 per metre per day
Bridge
Inside of Town Jetty £2.30 per metre. Inc water and electricity.
Mid River Buoys Mono-hull 85p per metre per day Multi-hull £1.20 per metre per day Yacht Club Pontoon Mono-hull £1.35 per metre per day
How to Pay
Embankment
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Berthing Visiting Vessels Arrivals should contact Dart Harbour on VHF Channel 11 (call sign DARTNAV) to arrange to berth. If you intend to stay for more than 14 days please contact the Harbour Office. Please refer to relevant Admiralty Chart or equivalent to ensure safe berthing for your vessel. The following berths are available for the exclusive use of visiting vessels to the Harbour on a first come first served basis.
Anchorages The only designated anchorage is east of the mainstream large ship buoys in Dartmouth between the buoys and the mooring trots off Kingswear. However other opportunities exist to anchor clear of the main channel between the outer limit of the harbour and Duncannon. Contact the Harbour Office or River Officer for anchorages in the Dart. No anchoring is permitted in the vicinity of the Higher Ferry as this is a turning area for large vessels. Beware of ground chains off No. 4, 4A and 5 mainstream buoys (consult charts to avoid fouling). Please see Local Notice for Mariners 01/2014 for anchoring regulations (available from the Harbour Office or on www.dartharbour.org).
DC Pontoon island pontoon for vessels up to 12m LOA. DA Pontoon island pontoon for vessels up to 12m LOA. Deepwater 1, 2 and 3 island pontoons for vessels up to 14m LOA. (N pontoon up to 12m LOA).
Dittisham Swinging moorings of various sizes up to a maximum LOA of 18m. Each buoy is white with black V and maximum length permissible stated. Berth on the nearest buoy appropriate to your vessel length. Call Dart Harbour on VHF Channel 11 (Callsign DARTNAV) for guidance.
Stoke Gabriel 2 swinging moorings (shallow water) (1 for 9m and 1 for 8m vessels)
Totnes South Hams District Council marked jetty. Max stay 7 days for vessels.
Dartmouth Yacht Club Pontoon (May to September) walk ashore pontoon for vessels up to 9m LOA. Midstream Buoys (numbered 3, 4, 4a, 5) for large/commercial vessels, please apply to the Harbour Office for details of facilities 72 hours in advance. Vessels of 50m or more are required to take the services of a pilot. Certain vessels over 20m are also subject to compulsory pilotage. Enquire at the Harbour Office of visit the website www.dartharbour.org for details. Town Jetty (Outside) (All year between 1700 & 0845hrs) walk ashore pontoon with electricity for vessels. Town Jetty (Inside South) (April to September) walk ashore berths with electricity. See diagram opposite, for berths available. www.dartharbour.org 7 Yacht Taxi CH 69
Berthing
Annual Moorings
Launching Facilities
Annual mooring holders are to berth in the location and manner as directed by the Harbour Office and terms and conditions. If you wish to apply for an annual berth at Dart Harbour please contact the Harbour Office for an application form for the waiting list system. In exceptional circumstances applications for temporary annual moorings will be accepted from persons registered on the waiting list from January 1st for the following year (eg January 2014 for 2015). Dart Harbour cannot guarantee that a berth will be available.
A public slipway is located in Dartmouth alongside the Higher Car Ferry and in Totnes at the Rowing Club downstream from Steamer Quay. Please check the tide before launching and contact the Harbour Office if you have any queries. Harbour Dues are payable to the Harbour Office or River Officer. There are also private launching facilities at Darthaven Marina and Blackness Marine. There are small slipways at Stoke Gabriel, Greenway Quay and Dittisham (a charge may be made).
Moorings for Tenders/Dinghies
Trailer Parking
Tenders/dinghies no more than 4.3m LOA may berth for short periods as follows:• Yacht Club Pontoon (marked area) up to 2 hours. • Darthaven Marina up to 2 hours
Parking for trailers of no more than 15ft in length is available at Dartmouth Coronation Park. Trailer parking is also available at Blackness Marine, Totnes Rowing Club, Dittisham and Baltic Wharf.
• Kingswear Dinghy Rack up to 6 hours • Green Pontoon up to 12 hours • Double Steps Pontoon up to 6 hours • Dittisham Pontoon (area clearly marked) up to 6 hours • Stoke Gabriel Pontoon up to 6 hours Refer to Local Notice for Mariners 02/2014 for further information. 8
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Berthing
Quayside and Pontoon Berthing Dartmouth Vessels must apply to the Harbour Office to berth alongside the North and South Embankments. It is possible to berth at the North Embankment and the South Embankment. The North Embankment dries out at all tides and the South Embankment at springs. Quay Dues are payable for any vessel berthing alongside either embankment. A walk ashore pontoon is situated at the beginning of the South Embankment, opposite the Dartmouth Yacht Club, and is available for those who wish to have easy access to the town (main season only). There is also limited berthing on the Town Jetty, which is a large floating service jetty situated in the centre of the town. Berthing on these facilities is under the direction of a River Officer or the Harbour Office.
Greenway There is a private quay at Greenway which dries out. Details are available from the Harbour Office, River Officer or the ferryman at Dittisham on VHF Ch. 10, call sign Greenway Ferry or telephone 01803 882811.
Stoke Gabriel This area dries out on every tide. Please contact a River Officer for advice. For berthing on the quay wall please contact the River Shack at Stoke Gabriel on 01803 782520.
Bow Creek Vessels may berth alongside the quay by the Maltsters Arms – contact the landlord of the Maltsters Arms on 01803 732350 for permission. Fin keeled craft are advised to return to Dittisham rather than dry out against the quay.
Totnes There are limited berthing facilities at Totnes and mariners should be aware that all berths dry out at low water. Visiting yachtsmen may tie up at the small wooden quay on the eastern side of the river between the Rowing Club and Steamer Quay. This facility is owned by South Hams District Council and fees for berthing here are payable to them via Dart Harbour. Berthing at Steamer Quay and Town Quay (privately owned) is not permitted but passengers may land and embark at the public steps there. To contact a River Officer or the Harbour Office call DART NAV on VHF Ch. 11 or the Harbour Office on 01803 832337.
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Safety Information The water can be a hostile, unfriendly and unforgiving environment. For those of us who want to enjoy ourselves on or in the water, some sensible precautions and thought can ensure that the marine environment is friendly and safe as well as enjoyable. It will never, however, be forgiving for those who are not wary! There is plenty of safety advice that can be obtained from the Royal Yachting Association, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Make sure you are adequately trained for the activity you want to do on or in the water and that you are familiar with any safety equipment available to you. Beyond that, exercise care and consideration for others and operate within your limits.
Weather Full Shipping and Maritime Safety forecasts are broadcast by Brixham Coastguard on VHF Ch. 23 (Dartmouth area VHF Ch. 10) at 0710 and 1910. Inshore reports transmit every 3 hours (local time). The broadcasts include Marine Call Inshore Waters Forecast and any gale or strong winds warnings in force. Brixham Coastguard 01803 882704. Weather forecasts are also posted daily outside the Harbour Office throughout the year and are available from the office during opening hours. The website has a live feed giving shipping and inshore forecasts on the home page www.dartharbour.org.
National Coastwatch Institution Froward Point If you need live weather conditions contact the lookout on 07976 505649 or go to www.nci-frowardpoint.org.uk for 24hr weather station and web cam live information.
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Distress Signals It is important that you know what distress signals are – both so you can make them and recognise them. A full list can be found in Annexe IV of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (The Rules of the Road). The main signals are: • Rockets or shells throwing red stars • S OS in Morse Code made either by radiotelegraphy or by flashing light • T he spoken word ‘Mayday’ made by radiotelephony • Flags ‘NC’ • A red rocket parachute flare/hand flare • An orange smoke signal • S lowly and repeatedly raising and lowering arms outstretched to each side Please remember it is prohibited to exhibit any distress signal except to indicate that you are in distress.
Radio The marine band VHF radio is probably the greatest single improvement to safety at sea that has ever occurred. You need two separate licences to use a marine radio. One for the radio itself and another to be allowed to operate the radio. The radio agency frequently carries out checks for both types of licence. A mobile phone is no substitute for a marine band VHF; it does not have the range and cannot be heard by more than one person at a time – not much good if you’re trying to tell the world you are in distress! Do not rely on mobile phones for communication with the shore or with other craft.
Safety Management Dart Harbour is compliant with the Port Marine Safety Code (2009) and operates a safety management system covering all activities on the river including Dart Harbour statutory responsibilities. Please contact the Harbour Office if you require further information.
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Waste and Recycling Local Notices for Mariners (LNTM)
Oil Waste
Critical to the safe operation of the harbour is the issue of LNTM. These cover events, incidents and other matters affecting harbour safety. They may include directions to keep clear of affected areas and are therefore essential reading for harbour users. A consolidated list of extant LNTMs is available on the website www.dartharbour.org or please contact the Harbour Office if you need further information.
Small amounts up to 20 litres – Dart Harbour, Hoodown Workshop area, Kingswear. Large amounts and commercial users – by arrangement with Dart Harbour – a charge will be made.
All waste from vessels in Dartmouth must be disposed of using bins provided on the waste pontoon. This is located mid stream up river of the fuel barge and has the capacity to recycle a variety of waste types. Waste skips in the vicinity of the Town Jetty should not be used as these are trade skips belonging to local businesses. There are also waste facilities at Dittisham and Stoke Gabriel. Bag and bin your rubbish. Recycle and re-use when possible. If the bins are full, please ring the Harbour Office. Please do not leave waste bags on pontoons as they encourage sea gulls. Hazardous waste, batteries or oil should be taken home or deposited in approved facilities.
Portable Tanks Fill portable tanks and spare fuel containers away from the water’s edge. Do not overfill tanks and always provide drip trays.
Water Water supplies for visiting vessels are available on the Dart Harbour waste pontoon mid river. Contact Dart Harbour staff if assistance is required.
Paint and Oil Filters Paint tins and oil filters are classed as special waste – these items should be disposed of at special facilities and not in general skips. Tel: Dart Harbour 01803 832337.
Pollution
By arrangement with Dart Harbour staff (batteries are not to be left on pontoons).
If you see (or accidentally cause) a pollution incident, report it straight away. The same applies even if you only suspect pollution (eg: dead fish, excessive foaming or water discolouration. (Environment Agency Tel: 0800 807060)).
Domestic Dry Waste
Sewage
Batteries
Mainstream Pontoon – above fuel barge.
Flares Dart Harbour does not accept old flares. Please dispose of these via the Coastguard at Brixham (not trade).
Hazardous/Toxic Waste Disposal by arrangement with Dart Harbour – a charge will be levied (Not to be left on any facility or pontoon).
Untreated sewage from yachts is unsightly and a health hazard. Use shore-side facilities whenever possible. Never discharge chemical toilet waste into the estuary.
General Notes Dart Harbour’s current contractor separates and recycles harbour waste – currently about 60 percent of all waste deposited in harbour facilities is recycled. Disposal of all refuse and waste oil must only be made at facilities specifically provided for that purpose. Any person found illegally disposing of hazardous material (eg flares, batteries, oil etc) will be prosecuted.
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Byelaws Summary This section highlights some of the most important byelaws. There are many more which must be adhered to at all times. Please refer to our website for a pdf of the byelaws to download free of charge or alternatively a hard copy may be purchased from the Harbour Office for a small fee.
The speed limit within the harbour is 6 knots The harbour limit begins at the Castle Ledge Buoy and extends to the weir at Totnes. The 6 knot speed limit must not be exceeded and wash must be kept to a minimum. Vessels in Home Reach should not travel at speed greater than necessary to maintain steerage way and must not create any wash (byelaw 6).
Diving Diving activities may only be undertaken with a signed diving permit from the Harbour Master (byelaw 21(3)).
Harbour Dues Harbour Dues are payable by all vessels using the harbour. Vessels are entitled to use the harbour subject to the payment of dues and the observance of harbour regulations. All vessels within the harbour are deemed to be using the harbour.
Searchlights Searchlights should not be used unless absolutely necessary and should never be shone at bridges, cockpits or other steering positions.
Life saving appliances
Persons under 16 No person under the age of 16 years is allowed to take charge of a vessel capable of exceeding 6 knots, unless he/she is in possession of an appropriate RYA qualification or is accompanied by a competent and responsible person of 16 years or over (byelaw 7).
All vessels must carry sufficient life saving appliances for all persons on board. It is strongly advised that life jackets are worn in open vessels at all times.
The carrying of passengers Passengers may only be carried in vessels licensed to do so and such vessels must be under the control of a person licensed to carry passengers. The penalty for carrying passengers without the appropriate licences is severe. The MCA defines a passenger as someone not essential to the running of a vessel. This includes film crews, photographers, models, actors and journalists but not non-working guests in a recreational vessel. If in doubt seek advice from the Harbour Office.
Fire on harbour premises Fires, including gas burners, may not be lit on harbour premises without the permission of the Harbour Master (Dart Harbour and Navigation Authority byelaw 68 (4)).
Display of lights at night All power-driven vessels are to exhibit navigation lights appropriate for their length and, as a minimum, at least one all round white light when under way at night. 12
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DART HARBOUR YOUNG CHAMPIONS Winners 2014
Board Award Kit Noble of Kingswear has been voluntarily helping to run the junior sailing at the Royal Dart Yacht Club for 10 years. Despite running his own bed and breakfast business, Kit has found time to help on Saturday mornings, to take on the role of the club’s Royal Yachting Association principle and to run the annual Junior Sailing Week.
Primary Age Group
Brixham Church of England Primary School The judges were impressed with the sheer breadth and depth of the curriculum included in their entry which was entitled Hidden Treasures of the Dart. Class teacher, Kerry Rushton, was delighted to win the competition, reflecting the embedding of the Young Champion Awards in her curriculum planning
Secondary Age Group
Brixham College. The judges were impressed by the overall standard of work with some interesting and creative entries. The winning entry was “A Ray of Light” – River Dart Puzzle by Nekisha Gauden
To find out more visit www.youngchampion.co.uk
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DHNA The Dart Harbour and Navigation Authority The Dart Harbour and Navigation Authority is a Trust Port, a Competent Harbour Authority and a Local Lighthouse Authority. A Trust Port is an independent not for profit statutory body established by Act of Parliament. Competent Harbour Authorities are expected to maintain a pilotage service and can make pilotage directions including making pilotage compulsory. Local Lighthouse Authorities can establish navigation marks within their area of jurisdiction and must maintain these to required standards.
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All navigation marks are inspected annually by a Trinity House inspector. Trust Ports are run by independent boards, the members of which are selected for the expertise they bring to the Authority. Board members are expected to support the executive in carrying out the duties placed on the port by central government and lend their expertise to the Authority for this purpose. The Authority is charged with the safety of navigation within Dart Harbour, and is permitted to establish moorings within the harbour and to license others, with some restrictions, to do the same. Other statutory duties are to be prepared for incidents such as the clean up of any oil spills. The Harbour also has a waste disposal plan in place. As a Statutory Harbour, the Authority can enforce national legislation and make and enforce byelaws. This is what harbour dues pay for and why they are levied on all craft in the harbour. The Authority has about 1,600 permanent moorings in the harbour. The vast majority are let on an annual basis to craft kept by their owners in the harbour. The Authority also provides a number of visitors’ moorings. The fees collected from these moorings are used to fund improvements and provide services within the harbour, such as the yacht taxi, pontoons and additional river patrols under the user pays principle. Dart Harbour takes income solely from users of the river and no other source.
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Stakeholder Groups
Stakeholder Groups and Friends of Dart Harbour As a Trust Port, Dart Harbour has accredited three Stakeholder Groups to represent different key user groups concerned with the River Dart. The aim of the groups is to provide a vehicle to influence and lobby the Dart Harbour Board. Dart Harbour would like to encourage river users to join their relevant stakeholder group. More information about Stakeholder groups can be found on the Dart Harbour website.
River Dart Non-beneficiaries Group
Association of Dart River User Clubs
• W ould you like to become a “Friend of Dart Harbour”?
The Association of Dart River User Clubs represents leisure users via the various yacht clubs, sailing clubs and boating associations operating on the Dart. For details of participating clubs please visit www.dartharbour.org. Please contact Chris Cooper on 01803 752666 or email coopershakes@hotmail.com
River Dart Commercial User Group For those with a commercial interest and/or businesses operating on the River Dart. Contact: Chairman – John Holman, email: melanie@darthaven.co.uk or phone 01803 752242.
This group represents local communities and those agencies and authorities who have a direct involvement in the Dart estuary. For relevant contact details please contact the Harbour Office.
Friends of Dart Harbour • Do you have a love for the River Dart? • Do you have a specific area of expertise?
Dart Harbour maintain a database of river users who have professional or vocational expertise from a variety of areas including engineering, architecture, wildlife, recreation, building, law etc. If you would be willing to share your skills with us, please become a “Friend of Dart Harbour” and help preserve our beautiful river for ourselves and for our future generations. If you are interested, please email your contact details, including your area of expertise to info@dartharbour.org.
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Totnes Boating Association: On the river Dart with 64 Moorings at Totnes, Storage, Summer Car Parking, Active Boating & Social Calendar and Clubhouse bar. New Members will receive a warm welcome.
For further information contact: Jon Davies on 01803 406013 email: Info@totnes-boating.co.uk
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Local Attractions Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth
Dartmouth The picturesque town of Dartmouth, situated in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, has been a thriving port since the 14th century. The town is located on the west bank of the River Dart and boasts a rich history, still evident today in its architecture. Dartmouth has many fine restaurants, as well as a variety of shops, museums and other attractions, all within easy reach of the river frontage. The natural, deep water harbour regularly attracts, luxury yachts and visiting cruise and naval ships. Dartmouth became prosperous in the Middle Ages exporting cloth from Totnes, and importing wine from France and Spain. The Cherub Inn (1380) and The Butterwalk (1628), which includes the Dartmouth Museum, are two of the oldest buildings. In 1905, the Britannia Royal Naval College was built to train naval officers. Tours of the college can be booked through the Tourist Information Centre www.discoverdartmouth.com Bayards Cove – a cobbled mediaeval quay and 16th Century coastal defence tower – is a short walk from the Harbour Office. Visitors can travel by ferry to Dartmouth Castle which dates from 1488 and once protected the river entrance with the aid of a chain slung across the river mouth. Whilst at the castle, visitors can visit the nearby Church of St Petrox.
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The church was first recorded in 1192. There is also a ferry from Dartmouth to Dittisham running every half hour in the summer.
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Local Attractions Further Afield For those wishing to explore further afield, trains from the Dartmouth Steam Railway and Riverboat Company run through breathtaking scenery to the seaside town of Paignton.
National Trust Properties Visit the National Trust house and gardens at Greenway (once the home of Agatha Christie) and the arts and crafts-influenced house and garden at Coleton Fishacre (designed for Sir Rupert D’Oyly Carte in 1925). Both are close by and well worth a visit. Greenway is within walking distance of Greenway Quay and a ferry operates from Dartmouth (for Greenway Ferry see www.greenwayferry.co.uk). On the coast path near Froward Point you can visit the Daymark Tower, one of the Dart Harbour navigation marks that helps to identify the Dart entrance from the sea.
Dittisham
Upstream Exploring The navigable waters of the Dart extend to the Elizabethan town of Totnes. If the tide is right, take the time to explore the creeks and villages along the way (Dittisham, Galmpton and Stoke Gabriel). Explore the Dart’s beautiful upper reaches which are home to many species of birds and wildlife. Seals and cormorants are a regular sight, as are kingfishers, herons, egrets, curlews and oystercatchers. You may even catch sight of a family of otters. If you don’t have a boat you can visit the village of Dittisham by ferry or take a paid cruise up river to Totnes.
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Local Attractions
Totnes Totnes is fascinating to wander around. The thousand year-old shape of the original borough can still be seen clearly and past and present are closely interwoven. Totnes has a friendly feel and warm ambience. It is home to a diverse and cosmopolitan mix of people, drawn from all corners of the globe. Totnes is one of the founder towns of the Transition Town movement. It is increasingly attracting attention from people all over the world who are interested in environmental matters and sustainability. The town’s spirited character, historical interest, busy markets, interesting shops and plethora of engaging things to do make it one of Devon’s premier destinations at any time of year. Voted as one of the most funky towns in the world, you’ll find plenty of inspiration whatever your interests. From arts and crafts, to outdoor pursuits, there is truly something for everyone here. In many respects still a traditional market town, Totnes has a history dating back to at least Saxon times. Its ancient origins are reflected in its rich architectural and cultural heritage. Guarded by the classic Norman motte and bailey of Totnes Castle, today the town has a reputation for innovation. It also boasts an eclectic selection of individual shops, satisfying restaurants, traditional inns and special places to stay. 22
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A Natural Environment
Our estuaries are a defining feature of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and although frequently overlooked, the benefits they give us are life enhancing – everything from some of the air we breathe and the food we eat, to the water we play and work on … or some of us, in! The estuary’s water quality isn’t just a concern to those that like to feel the spray between their teeth but to everyone who lives, works or plays on and around it ... but not just a concern, a responsibility too. Consider that most every sink, drain, drive, road, garden and field within the estuary’s catchment area eventually drains through it … with all the many drops of oil, phosphate rich detergents, nitrate rich food waste, farm and garden pesticides and fertilisers. And suddenly, it’s not rocket science to take an interest and care … it’s a pure common science investment!
enjoyment of the estuary and may be viewed at www.SouthDevonAONB.org.uk The plan forms a local component of the South Devon AONB Management Plan. Raising awareness about the sustainable management and natural history of the estuary is a major part of our work and a programme of guided events is run locally. South Devon AONB Estuaries Officer, Nigel Mortimer, is available to give illustrated talks and guided field visits about the South Devon estuaries to local schools and groups by prior arrangement. email: Nigel.Mortimer@SouthDevonAONB.org.uk or tel: 01803 861465
The estuary’s saltmarsh, rocky shores and even the mud are all part of the equation – it might not look much but you have to ask yourself why the birds, fish and other creatures come here in such massive numbers? The Dart Estuary Environmental Management Plan, developed by the local community, businesses and interest groups, gives some guidance on ensuring the conservation and sustainable use and www.dartharbour.org 23 Yacht Taxi CH 69
A Natural Environment Enjoying the wild side
Making a difference
The Dart estuary has something for everybody – from busy quays and high-street shopping to hidden blue-sky retreats and quiet anchorage. But if you want to enjoy the local wildlife, this section is for you.
For work or play, our health is interlinked with that of our surroundings - looking after it is a real ‘no brainer’! Most of our local issues start off tiny but their frequency can make them a real problem, e.g. refuelling spillages. As ever, prevention is better than cure, especially in the water and the answer is simple common sense – we all take a little extra care, the benefits are real!
The estuary supports significant wildlife populations that are easily disturbed – to enjoy it you’ll need to visit quietly and in particular: • K eep your speed down and avoid wash – some wildlife will ignore moving boats, so rather than stopping, try passing quietly. • K eep dogs under strict close control – dogs off leads are unpredictable to wildlife and are almost always taken as a threat. • T ake all waste home - don’t throw seafood from outside the estuary ‘back’ either, as this can introduce alien species. • I f collecting wild food and you want to come back, only take cuttings of plants and only as much as you are likely to use. • A nd if you see anything unusual – please report it, we’d love to hear!
• W ater quality – water quality affects us all – it’s pretty good here but could be better, so please join the locals: • s ort out all oil leaks, every drop counts - fit an oil filter to your bilge pump or use a bilge sock • u se only phosphate free and degradable detergents • o nly pump-out what you must ... everything else 3miles away from the local oyster farms! • u se the local brown bin system for food waste – not the sewage system! • r efuel with care, make use of every drop, use a fuel collar to catch drips and blowback, & have a spill kit handy (NB cleaning spills with detergent makes the problem worse!) • s crub your hull once a year to help stop the spread of aliens - put the scrapings in the bin not back in the water. Sea litter, bin litter! Always report all pollution incidents swiftly: Tel 0800 807060 (24hrs)
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z For some animals such as dolphins the confined shallows of our estuary make greater demands on their navigation and extra allowances for them must be made here. z Always let them decide what happens z Keep your distance never closer than 100m z Never drive head-on to, or move between, scatter or separate groups of animals. If unsure, stop and put the engine in neutral z Take special care with mothers and young z Avoid repeated changes in direction or speed - maintain a slow ‘no wake’ speed if animals keep heading away or your activity is distressing them, slowly leave z Never dispose of any rubbish, litter or contaminants at sea.
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Many of our larger marine animals are protected by the Wildlife & Countryside Act (as amended) – it is an offence to deliberately or recklessly disturb, harass or endanger them. Please report any such incidents to the Police 101 or RSPCA 0300 1234999 stating boat details or trailing car registration ... thank you.
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DARTMOUTH MUSEUM The Butterwalk, Dartmouth Explore Dartmouth’s Rich Maritime History The museum has great displays of Dartmouth’s history and of ships and the sea with magnificent models, photographs and a unique WW II film of US troops training here. The whole Museum is very child friendly. During a storm in 1671 Charles II dined in the King’s Room. The Henley Study shows the life of a Victorian Dartmothian with interests in science, architecture, art, natural history, music and much else. The Holdsworth Room displays Dartmouth’s story with costumes, local pottery and even a dolls house with a grisly history. Open every day except Christmas, Boxing and NY Days. Summer: Tue - Sat. 1000 - 1600. Sun, Mon 1300 - 1600 Winter: (Nov - end Mar) 1200 - 1500. A small charge is made.
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Tidal Information
Tidal Information
Range:
Available on www.dartharbour.org as well as in this guide.
High Water Dartmouth 05 hours 10 minutes before Dover 00 hours 37 minutes before Weymouth 00 hours 25 minutes before Exmouth 00 hours 23 minutes after Salcombe 00 hours 33 minutes after Plymouth
Spring Tides 4.7m Neap Tides 3.5m. both ranges are considerably affected by the wind conditions and barometric pressure. In the entrance to the harbour the ebb or flow tidal stream seldom exceeds 2 knots except after heavy rainfall or strong north westerly winds. Under these conditions the ebb tide can run up to 3.5 knots. At spring tides, the river almost dries out for two miles below Totnes at low water, but vessels drawing not more than 3 feet (0.9m) can proceed to Totnes 1.5 hours after low water. The tidal stream 1.5 miles outside the entrance to the harbour runs N.E. from 2 hours before to 4 hours after high water at Dartmouth and S.W. from 2 hours before to 4 hours after low water at Dartmouth.
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Wifi Dart Harbour are pleased to announce that wifi is now available to river users in the area shown on the plan of Dartmouth. The red areas are good coverage and the green areas are excellent coverage.
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1. Enable your WiFi Check the WiFi is turned on within your smartphone, tablet, laptop or other WiFi enabled device.
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Open up the Internet Browser on your device. (e.g. Safari or Internet Explorer) You will then be redirected to a Welcome Portal where you can select an option to sign in. If you are not automatically redirected, type www.bbc.co.uk into your address bar and this should force the redirection to the Portal. There is a small, very competitive charge for this service!
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Sailing Directions
Introduction The following directions are intended as a helpful description of your journey up river. They do not relieve masters and skippers of vessels of their obligation to conduct their own navigation and safe pilotage plans within harbour limits. In the entrance, the stream ebb or flow seldom exceeds 2 knots except after heavy rainfall or strong northerly winds when, on the ebb tide, this can run up to 3.5 knots. At spring tides, the river almost dries out for two miles below Totnes at low water, but vessels drawing not more than 0.9m (3 feet) can proceed to Totnes 1.5 hours after low water. The tidal stream 1.5 miles outside the entrance runs N.E. from 2 hours before to 4 hours after high water at Dartmouth and S.W. from 2 hours before to 4 hours after low water at Dartmouth.
Visitors’ pontoons and visitors’ dinghy moorings are marked with blue flags. There are no formal visitors’ landing points south of the Lower Ferry.
Caution Keep a good look out for the two lower car ferries that ply between Kingswear and Dartmouth – they comprise a tug and vehicle-carrying float that is towed alongside the tug. They are restricted in their ability to manoeuvre and exhibit appropriate shapes/lights. The wire guided Higher Ferry that crosses the river just below Dart Marina exhibits the same shapes/lights. Beware of submerged wires in the vicinity of this ferry. See also Notice to Mariners (Page 8) for information on speed limits, diving and other information.
To make the best use of this guide, reference should be made to Admiralty Chart No 2253 (Edition No. 6. 13/12/2012) or a suitably detailed and up to date equivalent. Most Harbour Authority mooring buoys are blue. Those designated for visitors are marked with a black “V”. 50
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Sailing Directions Entry to Harbour from Sea The Daymark Beacon is a 24m high stone tower. This marks the eastern side of the entrance to the River Dart. It is maintained by Dart Harbour.
Daymark and Harbour Entrance Homestone Buoy (Port Lateral) Q.R marks the Homestone Ledge. Castle Ledge Buoy (Starboard Lateral), FI G.5s, marks the extremity of the Castle Ledge. Mariners without local knowledge should not pass between the Castle Ledge Buoy and the shore.
Lighthouse and River Mouth Keep Kingswear lighthouse, a sectored light (small white structure) ISO.WRG.3s 9m 8M, in line with the right hand edge of the large white house above the lighthouse. This will keep you in the middle of the channel. At night keep in the white sector of the light. Leave the Checkstone Buoy (Port Lateral), Fl (2) R.5s, to port.
Daymark and Harbour Entrance
Follow the course of the river keeping to starboard of the river centre. South of the Lower Ferry there is a mixture of private and Dart Harbour moorings on the western side of the river. Royal Dart Yacht Club (RDYC) moorings are on the eastern side of the river. The RDYC has shower and toilet facilities, a bar and restaurant. At night, keep in the white sector of Bayard’s light (FI.WRG.2s).
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Dartmouth Yacht Club & Visitors Pontoon
Main Harbour and Landings Royal Dart Yacht Club
Yacht Club Pontoon (summer only)
On the eastern bank just south of the Lower Ferry is the RDYC. Visitors should berth on the pontoon outside the club to enquire about berthing.
Just upstream of the Lower Ferry slip on the western shore is a visitors’ pontoon (summer only) for yachts of less than 9m LOA and dinghies. This is outside the Dartmouth Yacht Club (DYC) which has shower/toilet facilities and a bar/ restaurant. There is a short stay facility for dinghies (max 2 hrs).
Lower Ferry The Lower Ferries run from just upstream of the RDYC, from Kingswear to Dartmouth. These are tug and float ferries that manoeuvre in a narrow channel. Vessels approaching this area are to navigate with particular care in the vicinity of ferries in accordance with IRPCS.
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Darthaven Marina Darthaven Marina is situated upstream of the Lower Ferry on the Kingswear side. Contact Darthaven Marina on VHF Ch. 80 for visitors’ berthing information.
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Town Jetty
Mainstream Buoys and Anchorage
Public access short-stay Kingswear
Viewed from the main channel heading north, the yellow ships’ mooring buoys can be seen on the right hand side in the middle of the river. The visitors’ anchorage is on the Kingswear side of these buoys (see page 7).
Immediately upstream of the Lower Ferry slip at Kingswear is the passenger ferry pontoon and to the north of this is Darthaven Marina. A set-down and short stay pontoon, operated by Dart Harbour, is available at the southern end.
Dartmouth Embankment
Town Jetty
The South Embankment extends from the Lower Ferry slip to the Town Jetty. There are several public landing steps here. These should not be obstructed and boats are not to be left here unattended. The fish quay is about half way along the embankment and has a davit on its southern end. This is in frequent use by the local fishing fleet. Fresh water is available at the quay wall.
The Town Jetty is a pontoon connected to the embankment by a bridge. Local passenger vessels use the outer side of the jetty between 0845 and 1700 daily. These berths are available for use by visiting yachts overnight between 1700 and 0845. Arrange to berth here with the river staff, although berths cannot be reserved. The Kingswear passenger ferry runs from the north end of the Town Jetty – its berth is clearly marked and must not be obstructed. The inner side of the pontoon is available for use by yachts and berthing rafted up to two deep is possible. Fresh water and electricity are available here.
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Boatfloat Entrance
The Boatfloat There is a boatfloat (permanent berth holders only) half way along the Embankment on the Dartmouth side. It is managed by Dartmouth Town Council. The Boatfloat dries out at low water.
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Mid-stream Moorings
Mid-stream Moorings
Waste and Water Pontoon
Visitors’ moorings are available mid-stream, on the yellow mooring buoys downstream of the fuel barge subject to availability. Contact River staff on VHF Ch. 11 for berthing.
The recycling pontoon is situated upstream of the fuel barge – see also page 12. Water is also available on this pontoon.
Fuel Barge
Upstream of the waste pontoon are the visitors’ deep-water pontoons, there are 3 in number which are available for larger yachts. There is also a visitors’ pontoon for boats up to 8m, on the Dartmouth side, both below the Higher Ferry.
The fuel barge can be contacted on VHF Ch. 6, call sign Dart Crusader, and has both diesel and unleaded petrol available within opening hours.
Fuel Barge
Deep-Water Pontoons
Waste Pontoon
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Higher Ferry
Higher Ferry and Noss Dart Marina & Higher Ferry
Netting
The Higher Ferry runs on cables and it is advisable to give it a wide berth. Dart Marina is situated on the Dartmouth side just above the Higher Ferry. Visitors’ berths are available. Contact Dart Marina on VHF Ch. 80.
During the months of March to August, inclusive, the traditional practice of setting nets for salmon and trout is carried out by a small number of licensed netsmen. The area north of Kilngate and as far upstream as Ham Point is used from time to time during this period. Please give way to nets while navigating in the Dart.
Sandquay Sandquay, immediately to the north of Dart Marina, belongs to the Ministry of Defence. Expect a lot of small boat activity in this area. There is no berthing without permission.
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Old Mill Creek
Old Mill Creek Old Mill Creek is located on the left hand side of the river, heading north, just north of Sandquay. There are yacht repair and lay up facilities at the head of Old Mill Creek. Passage up the creek should be made on a rising tide. The deepest water is to be found close to the moorings in the creek. All the moorings here are private. The yellow buoys belong to the Naval College and may only be used with their permission.
Noss Marina Further north on the right hand side of the channel Noss Marina is a yacht haven with limited lift out facilities. For the availability of visitors’ berths contact Noss Marina VHF Ch. 80. Follow the course of the river favouring the starboard side of the channel. Private moorings marked with orange buoys are situated on the west side of the river. Noss Marina www.dartharbour.org 57 Yacht Taxi CH 69
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Anchor Stone
Anchor Stone
Dittisham & Flat Owers
Towards the Anchor Stone
Dittisham
Continue to favour the starboard side of the river as Maypool is reached. There is a disused grid marked by two unlit green poles with triangular topmarks just below Maypool. There are a few berth holder moorings just off Maypool jetty. There are also Dart Harbour berth holder moorings on the western side of the river. Identify the Anchor Stone, marked by a red pole with a red can topmark Fl(2).R.5s, early, and leave well to port. There can be a tide race here, but it is easy to negotiate once identified. There are Dart Harbour visitors’ moorings just beyond the Anchor Stone on the left. These can be used with permission from Dart Harbour.
There are some visitors’ moorings in this area. Contact ‘DART NAV’ on VHF Ch. 11 for directions. Visitors’ short stay dinghy berths are available at the end of the Dittisham pontoon. There is a water taxi service operated by the Dittisham to Greenway Ferry. The Dittisham to Greenway Ferry is based on Greenway jetty. The jetty is private. The owner can be contacted by calling the ferry on VHF Ch. 10 for permission to land. It is advisable that vessels proceeding further up river do so on a rising tide from here on. Follow the moorings round the outside of Flat Owers keeping to the Galmpton side until the second boathouse (Sandridge Boathouse) is reached.
Flat Owers Buoy If there is sufficient water, it is possible to cross Flat Owers. From midway between Greenway and Dittisham steer for the first boathouse (Waddeton Boathouse) keeping Flat Owers buoy, an unlit red can, to port.
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On reaching Flat Owers buoy leave it to port and turn to port pointing Sandridge Boathouse. There are some unlit racing marks off Lower Gurrow Point.
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Blackness Point
Blackness Point Mouth of Dittisham Mill Creek Within 100 metres of Sandridge Boathouse turn left towards the centre of Dittisham Mill Creek until abeam of Higher Gurrow Point. Then alter course to starboard and steer for Blackness Point beacon, unlit, comprising a red pole with a red can topmark. Leave this to port.
Towards Stoke Mouth When Blackness Point is abeam, steer for Pighole Point leaving Pighole port lateral mark to port.
Flat Owers Buoy
On reaching Pighole Point, identify Stoke Gabriel port lateral mark in the moorings off Stoke Gabriel. Keep this to port as you pass Stoke Gabriel on your right hand side heading north. There are visitors’ moorings just off the entrance to Stoke Gabriel creek. There are short stay dinghy berths on the pontoon in the creek. Fresh water is available from a standpipe at the shore end of the pontoon.
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Sailing Directions Bow Creek area Beyond Stoke Gabriel To get beyond Stoke Gabriel from the entrance to Stoke Gabriel Creek, keep close to the Stoke Gabriel side of the river until reaching Mill Point. Identify the starboard lateral mark on your left hand side and leave this buoy to starboard as you steer north, passing between White Rock on the left bank and the lateral mark. From White Rock follow the course of the river north and pass between Bow Creek (port lateral), a red can, unlit and Langham Wood (starboard lateral), a green conical, unlit. If you wish to proceed up river to Totnes turn right at these buoys and if you wish to explore Bow Creek turn left. The channel to Totnes from here (Home Reach) is relatively straightforward. Speed and therefore wash are to be kept to an absolute minimum. Stoke Gabriel
Bow Creek Bow Creek is navigable on a rising tide. The channel is marked with port and starboard lateral marks. This area dries out.
Duncannon Area
To proceed up river steer towards Duncannon, leaving the moorings to starboard and No. 4 buoy (Duncannon) to port. After passing No. 4 buoy keep close to the Duncannon shore (right hand side).
After passing Duncannon keep very close to the outside of the bend until reaching the 6 knot speed limit sign.
Duncannon No. 4 buoy
Ham Reach – WATCH OUT! Near Ashprington Point there are two port hand marks, to give better guidance to the position of the deep water channel. From the sign, move out into the centre of the river, leaving the two red unlit beacons with red topmarks, close to port. Keep between the two pairs of unlit port and starboard hand buoys.
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After clearing No. 7 starboard hand buoy, continue over to the outside of the bend and keep close to the shore on the port side, until Ham Point unlit starboard beacon, a green pole with a green triangular topmark, is abeam to starboard.
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Sailing Directions Totnes and Baltic Wharf There are berths on both sides of the river here. Baltic Wharf boatyard to port is private but enquire at the office for visitor berth availability. The berths to starboard are controlled by Dart Harbour on behalf of South Hams District Council. Directions are posted giving details of payment and use of these facilities.
Approaching Totnes It is possible to go up river to where the river forks. There is a single berth at the terrace of the Steam Packet Inn. Ask the Steam Packet about berthing. The main channel goes up to the bridge. The Totnes Boating Association (TBA) club house is on the right bank. The TBA has its own moorings. Ask at the club house if any are temporarily available for visitors. Sharpham Boat House
The right hand fork is the main channel.
Sharpham area Sharpham Boat House Alter course into Sharpham Reach and keep over to starboard. Leave the port hand buoys, Nos. 9, 10 and 11 both unlit, to port.
Fleet Reach and Home Reach
Baltic Wharf
Entering Fleet Mill Reach Passing the wreck on the right hand bank, head diagonally across the river so as to make the outside of the next bend and pass close to the “40’ off” mark, an unlit red pole with a red can topmark. Leave it to port.
40’Off Mark Keep close to left bank once past the “40’ off” mark and make into the centre of the river. Negotiate the next left hand bend just right of centre of the channel. It is wide enough for two boats to pass.
Steam Packet
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• Full lifting out service at our on-site workshops • Mobile repair facility • Insurance approved repair centre • Anti fouling and polishing • Osmosis prevention and treatment • Awlgrip approved paint application centre • Structural and cosmetic gel coat and grp repairs • Bow and stern thrusters fitted • Teak decking and shipwright services
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Based in Dartmouth, we specialise in the installation, maintenance and repair of all electronic and electrical systems on board leisure and commercial vessels. • Chart Plotter, Radar, Autopilot, Instruments, VHF & AIS • DC Circuits - Bilge/Water Pumps, Lighting & Audio/Video Systems • Battery/Charging Diagnostics and Monitoring Systems • AC Circuits - Battery Charging, Inverters, Sockets & RCD’s • Engine & Generator Electrics • Diesel Heating Systems • Solar Panels & Wind Generators
We are mobile to moorings, marinas, boatyards and fishing ports across South Devon. We also offer breakdown services
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All year ship to shore/shore to ship yacht taxi service operating between Noss and One Gun Point. Concession tickets available for regular users. For fares visit www.dartharbour.org Daily service (except 25/26 Dec & 1 Jan) January – March*
1000 – 1600 hrs
April
0800 – 1900 hrs
May – September
0800 – 2300 hrs
October – December*
1000 – 1600 hrs * Times may vary If no reply please contact the Harbour Office on 01803 832337 or VHF CH.11
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Facilities Attractions
Dart Music Festival Dartmouth Museum Dartmouth TIC Paul Barclay Designs Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta
Buses
Bus Service & Times – Travel Line
0871 2002233
Calor Gas
Darthaven Marina Gas Safe Marine Marine Gas Services
01803 752733 07971 001954 07876 244036
69 32 27 30 73
Car Parking Dartmouth Town Centre Car Park (also Park and Ride Apr to early Oct) Kingswear Darthaven Marina Car Park (does not entitle use of Marina Facilities) – Contact Marina Office Greenway Quay Contact Mr. Ford – Limited Parking and dinghy storage Stoke Gabriel Private Car Park – Contact River Shack Dittisham and Totnes Council Car Parks Details from SHDC and Dittisham Parish Council
01803 833943 01803 832923 01803 834224 07814 901460 www.dartmouthregatta.co.uk
01803 861234 01803 752545 01803 882811 01803 782520 01803 861234/782520
Chandlery
Baltic Wharf Darthaven Marina
Churches
Available at Dartmouth, Totnes, Kingswear, Dittisham, Stoke Gabriel & Ashprington
Cinema
Flavel
Dentist
Dartmouth Totnes
01803 835418 01803 862006
Dinghy Park
Blackness Marine 44 Dartmouth Coronation Park
01803 722654 01803 835009
Doctor
Dartmouth Totnes
01803 832212 01803 862671
Food and Drink
Café Alf Resco Flavel 29 Rockfish 28 Taylors of Dartmouth 27 The Seahorse Restaurant 28
01803 835880 01803 839530 01803 832800 01803 832748 01803 835147
Fuel
Fuel Barge – Petrol and Diesel VHF Ch. 6 31 Yeoward Marine Fuels 31 Townstal Garage
07801 798861 07801 798861 01803 832091
Hospitals
Dartmouth – Minor injury unit Totnes Torbay A+E
01803 832255 01803 862622 01803 654003
Launderette
Dartmouth Launderette
01803 833178
Library
Flavel Centre, Flavel Pl., Dartmouth
01803 839530
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Facilities Lift Out
Baltic Wharf Blackness Marine Creekside Boatyard Darthaven Marina
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Marinas
Blackness Marine Dart Marina Ch 80 Darthaven Marina Ch 80 Noss Marina Ltd Ch 80
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01803 722654 01803 837161 01803 752733 01803 839087
Miscellaneous
Dart Harbour Wifi 45 Dart Sailability Group 32 Musto 67 National Coastwatch Institution Paul Barclay Designs 30
0344 848 9555 01803 842121 0203 479 8835 07976 505649 07814 901460
Repairs
A K Marine Electronics AP Marine Services Baltic Wharf Baltic Wharf Repairs Blackness Marine Breeze Boat Maintenance Chris Hoyle Marine Creekside Boatyard Darthaven Marina Dartmouth Marine Dartmouth Outboard Clinic Devon Boat Centre Gas Safe Marine Marine Gas Services Mike Lucas Yachting Noss Marina Ltd Ch 80 Pedro’s Yacht Refinishing Pulse Marine Rib Tube Riverside Engineering Spirit of Tradition Stephenson Marine Tilley Inflatables Tonto Marine Services
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Sails & Rigging
Dart Sails and Covers Ltd Harris Rigging
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01803 839196 01803 840160
Scrubbing Grid
Dartmouth – North Embankment
01803 832337
Showers
Dartmouth – North Embankment Dartmouth – South Embankment Kingswear Dittisham
At Public Conv. Mayor Av. Car Park Dartmouth Yacht Club Royal Dart Yacht Club By the car park on the Ham
Apply Harbour Office Pg. 38 Pg. 38 Pg. 38
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Facilities Storage / Towing
Baltic Wharf Blackness Marine Creekside Boatyard Darthaven Marina Devon Boat Centre Noss Marina Ltd
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Surveys / Design
Robin Feloy Yacht Surveys Southern Marine Surveys South West UK Marine
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01364 653546 07766 020034 01803 854242
Tourist Information Centre Dartmouth 27 Totnes
01803 834224 01803 863168
Trains
British Rail Main line service from Totnes to Paignton
0845 7484950
Taxis
Devon Taxis, Dartmouth Sercombe Taxis, Totnes
01803 833778 01803 864745
Vet
Dart Vale Vetinary Group, Dartmouth & Totnes
01803 832422/862142
Water
Dartmouth – Free taps on North & South Embankment & Town Pontoon – hydrants. Apply Harbour Office or River Officer Kingswear – Royal Dart Yacht Club Mid River water supply on Recycling Pontoon Dittisham – In wall below Ferry Boat Inn, public tap Stoke Gabriel – On the Quay
Winter Moorings
Dart Harbour
01803 832337
Yacht Brokers / Sales
Baltic Wharf Baltic Yacht Brokers Dart Marine Sales (Network Yacht Brokers) Devon Boat Centre Mike Lucas Yachting RibEye Ltd South West UK Marine Spirit of Tradition Yachting Brokers
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Yacht Clubs & Boating Ass. Dartmouth Boating Association Dartmouth Yacht Club 16 Dart Sailability 32 Dittisham Sailing Club Royal Dart Yacht Club 16 Stoke Gabriel Boating Association Totnes Boating Association 17
01803 832582 01803 832305 01803 842121 01803 832698 01803 752496 01803 782094 01803 863798
Yacht Deliveries
Another Pair of Hands Baltic Wharf Blackness Marine South West UK Marine
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07775 991639 01803 867922 01803 722654 01803 854242
Yacht Taxis
Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi 68 Greenway Quay & Ferry Services Sandpiper of Dartmouth 68
07970 346571 01803 882811 07907 528201
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The 171st
Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta 27th, 28th and 29th August 2015
Come early, stay late and enjoy yourselves!
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Scan the QR code to visit the official Regatta website!
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