Dartmouth : Profile

Location

Dartmouth is a most attractive cruising destination. Not only does it have a stunningly scenic entrance and an old town full of interest; it is possible to sail the 8 miles up the picturesque River Dart to the ancient town of Totness, passing many peaceful anchorages on the way.

Poition 50°20.6'N,03°34'W.

Clearance

Harbour Master
Tel:+44 (0)1803 832 337 / 835 220 (out of hrs emergency)

Docking

The entrance is narrow and deep, and is possible in most conditions, although it can be lively in strong on-shore winds.

In Dartmouth itself, there are 3 marinas, several Harbour Authority pontoons (marked with blue flags) and visitors' buoys. There is also an anchorage opposite the town, just north of Darthaven Marina. Further up the river, at Dittisham, there are also visitors' buoys.

The most convenient of the DHA's visitors' moorings, is the inside of the Town Quay (the outside is reserved for ferries during the day, but can be used at night). Take care with strong stream which flows through here, as the up stream end is barred by a pedestrian bridge and there is no room for error!

Daily Harbour Dues are levied on all boats using the river and these are normally collected along with any mooring fees.

A useful web site Dart Harbour Authority

Last updated November 2009.

Dart Marina
Sandquay Road, Dartmouth, Devon, DQ6 9PH
Tel:+44 (0)1803 832580, Fax:+44 (0)1803 835040, VHF Channel 80
www.dartmarinayachtharbour.com, yachtharbour@dartmarina.com
Situated at the north end of the town, just above the Upper Ferry, on the west bank. 30 visitors buoys as well as pontoon berths. All facilities. Launderette, 9 ton crane, fuel berth, pump-out facility, LPG, chandlery, restaurant and bar.

Darthaven Marina
Brixham Road, Kingswear, Dartmouth, Devon TQ6 0SG
Tel:+44 (0)1803 752242/ Chandlery 752 733, Fax:+44 (0)1803 752722, VHF Channel 80
www.darthaven.co.uk, darthaven@darthaven.co.uk
On the east bank of the river, opposite the town. Excellent facilities and a good place for repairs. 30 ton travel hoist. Launderette, LPG, chandlery,electronic repairs. Marine engineers (emergency tel 07973 280584)

Noss Marina
Bridge Road, Kingswear, , Devon TQ6 0EA
Tel:+44(0)1803 839087, Fax:+44(0)1803 835620, VHF Channel 80
info@nossmarina.co.uk
Upstream of Dartmouth on the east shore of the River Dart. In addition to 180 fully serviced berths, 50 fore-and-aft moorings in the middle reaches of the river also run by the marina. Rural setting and during summer a passenger ferry service runs regularly between Noss-on-Dart and Dartmouth. Grocery service to your boat can be provided on request.

Noss-on-Dart Marina
Kingswear, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0EA
Tel:+44 (0)1803 833351, Fax:+44 (0)1803 833350, VHF Channel 80
www.dartmarina.com, marinas@dartmarina.com
A private marina well north of the town, on the east bank of the river. All facilities, launderette, 18 ton crane, chandlery. 180 berths (maximum length 20m) LPG available

Water Taxi
Tel:+44 (0)7979 346571 , VHF Channel 69 "Yacht Taxi"