77 Harbour Master Update
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The latest news, keeping residents and harbour users up to date.
Dart Harbour has managed to maintain a low but relatively steady level of service this spring and throughout the Covid ‘lockdown’, and we are adjusting staffing levels as activity slowly picks up on the river. Like other organisations we have had to interpret how new laws, instructions and guidance from the Government apply to river users. This has not been straightforward as vessels can be categorised as homes, second homes, holiday homes, outdoor leisure facilities/activities and can, in some cases, be used as a form of physical exercise. Also, when new rules have been introduced, or restrictions eased, there has often been no specific information provided on how to apply the new guidance. Rules preventing people spending nights away from home and social distancing have had the largest
Capt. Mark Cooper
New Chairman In April, James Dodd took over the helm of Dart Harbour and Navigation Authority as Chairman after the resignation of Mark Hubbard. James learnt to sail as a youngster on the River Dart. A Weapons Engineer Officer in the Royal Navy for some 30 years, he enjoyed an appointment to the staff of BRNC in the mid-eighties. Following his retirement from the RN he ran a small business in Dartmouth and served as a town councillor for three years. In later years, James worked
as a yacht master instructor for companies operating out of Dartmouth and completed numerous trans-Atlantic trips. Since his return from sea, he has been Moorings Officer at Royal Dart Yacht Club, Boatswain at Dittisham Sailing Club and served three years as Chairman of the Joint Regatta Sailing Committee and then three years as
the Commodore of the Dittisham Sailing Club, stepping down at the end of last year. He also enjoys walking, swimming and skiing. He has been an active member of
Dart Harbour Board since 2017 and took over the role of Vice Chairman in 2018. He is looking forward to leading the organisation in delivery of their vision: ‘To manage, protect and enhance the River Dart as a safe and thriving community asset.’ His first months in the Chair have been particularly challenging with
the Harbour Authority having to maintain a level of service during the Covid 19 crisis and help to keep those using the river safe, whilst also protecting the staff. Balancing the desires of a diverse set of stake holders, which involves maintaining the beauty of the river for all to enjoy, both now and in the future, and at the same time improving safety and access to the river, is not easy but he is looking forward to the challenge.
impact on activities on the river. As restrictions ease further I would expect to see the river getting busier and hope that all of our stakeholders are now able to get back out on the water whilst observing the distancing guidelines. Please do consider others as you navigate the pontoons, points of access and when you are out on the river, and make sure you keep to the correct social distance. Please also bear in mind that there will still be a lot less activity on the river for some considerable time and this means there are fewer people around to report incidents or help by responding to them. Dart Harbour would like to thank our customers and stakeholders for their support throughout what continues to be a difficult period for everyone. Thank you.
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