HARBOUR BYELAWS Byelaws
This section highlights some of the most important byelaws. There are many more that 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 pick up a hard copy from the Harbour Office.
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).
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).
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 except vessels under 4m LOA and those with no mechanical propulsion. 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.
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.
Searchlights Searchlights should not be used unless absolutely necessary and should never be shone at bridges, cockpits or other steering positions.
Life saving appliances 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 licence 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 (byelaw 68 (4)).
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