WELCOME Message from the Harbour Master


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elcome to the beautiful river Dart. It is the role of the Dart Harbour team to make your time with us as enjoyable and trouble free as possible. The Dart Harbour Guide is designed to provide useful information for all stakeholders and visitors who use or are interested in the river, including details of all facilities and up-river sailing directions for river users. The guide can also be viewed using a link from our website where there is additional information on the Dart and Dart Harbour’s role and services In addition to information that is designed


to keep you safe, there is information on attractions and services in the towns and villages around the river. Your safety and that of other river users is of paramount importance to us, along with preserving the outstanding natural environment of the River Dart, of which we are all custodians. The river includes the bustling historic town of Dartmouth, where you will find the majority of the visitors’ facilities. We also provide opportunities for berthing in more tranquil upriver locations such as Dittisham, Stoke Gabriel and, ultimately, the market town of Totnes.


I would remind you that the maximum speed limit within the boundary of Dart Harbour's authority (from the Harbour limits marked by yellow seasonal buoys in the approaches to the river to the weir at Totnes) is 6 knots. For many boats this speed may be appropriate in open areas of water, well away from other river users, their boats and the river bank. It is important that you respect other river users and consider the real risk of danger to other river users and the impact of wake on the natural environment. Please note that we view speeding as a serious infringement of our Harbour byelaws and will take appropriate action against any offenders. You will find a complete list of Harbour Byelaws at www. dartharbour.org.


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If you are going out on the water, please take care and remember that there is a risk of drowning even in benign conditions.


During my time as Harbour Master the most serious incidents have involved those using or stepping on and off small watercraft who have not worn life jackets. The river team and office team are here to help during operational hours and can be contacted on VHF, CH 11 Callsign DARTNAV or in person at 6 Oxford Street, Dartmouth during working hours. (See page 3 for operational hours). Please note Dart Harbour provides an


emergency contact number 07968 839846 to contact the duty harbour master outside operational hours. This number is for emergencies only. For vessels entering the port requiring berthing instructions please call on VHF CH 11 as you approach the entrance. Visitors arriving outside operational hours should berth according to the instructions in the berthing section on page 9 and contact Dart Harbour staff when available. You will find regular updates including Local Notices to Mariners (LNTM) on our website www. dartharbour.org We look forward to welcoming you to the river. We encourage feedback from our customers, please do let us know if there are any ways we could improve your experience of Dart Harbour. If you need any assistance do not hesitate to contact us through the channels outlined in this Harbour Guide.


Mark Cooper, Harbour Master


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