end. This is in frequent use by the local fishing fleet. Care should be taken since the depth of water on the South Embankment is limited at low water. Permission to berth here is required from the Harbour Master. CAUTION - seabed slopes away from the quay wall.


Public access short-stay Kingswear Immediately upstream of the Lower Ferry slip at Kingswear is the passenger ferry pontoon and to the north of this is Darthaven Marina. A public set-down and short stay pontoon is available at the southern end.


Town Jetty


On the Dartmouth side, 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 (Summer). In Winter 24hr berthing is available. Arrange to berth here with the river staff (VHF CH 11) . 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 south part of the pontoon is available for use by yachts and berthing raſted up to two deep is possible. The charted depth inside the southern end of the town jetty is 1.6m and shallows towards the embankment. Fresh water and electricity are available here.


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 half tide.


Short Stay Dinghy Pontoon Adjacent to the Boatfloat just north of the entrance is a visitors’ short stay dinghy pontoon (max 6 hours, max 4.3m LOA). Public showers are available at the public toilets in Mayor’s Avenue car park. (see map). The pontoon just to the north of the short stay pontoon is used by the Dart Harbour Yacht taxi and the Dittisham Ferry and is to be kept clear.


Mid-Stream Moorings Visitors’ moorings are available mid-stream, for vessels larger than 14m. You can use the yellow mooring buoys, downstream of the Fuel Barge, subject to availability. Contact Dart Nav on VHF Ch 11 for berthing.


Fuel Barge The fuel barge can be contacted on VHF Ch. 6, call sign Dart Crusader. Diesel and unleaded petrol available (not 24 hours – tel: 07801 798861).


Waste and Water Pontoon The recycling pontoon is situated upstream of the fuel barge. Water is also available on this pontoon.


Deep-Water Pontoons Upstream of the waste pontoon are the visitors’ deep-water pontoons, there are 3 in number which are available for larger yachts up to 14m. There is also a visitors’ pontoon for boats up to 12m, on the Dartmouth side, below the Higher Ferry. None of these is walk ashore but they are served by the yacht taxi – see Tenders & Dinghies section.


Town Jetty from south east Fig 6 Town Jetty from SSE Yacht Taxi - Ch 69 tel: 07970 346571 7


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