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The latest news, keeping residents and harbour users up to date.


www.dartharbour.org Man convicted of speeding in harbour A


29-year-old male from Bristol pleaded guilty to a charge of exceeding the speed limit


of 6 knots and navigating without care and caution in Dart Harbour on a Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB), contravening the Dart Harbour Byelaws.


He was ordered to pay £4,625 in


penalty, costs and victim surcharge on 25 February 2026 at Newton Abbot Magistrates Court.


At 9.23pm on the evening of 6


September 2025 the RIB driver was witnessed navigating the vessel in the Noss vicinity at excessive speeds, estimated at 28 knots.


The vessel passed close to moored yachts, causing excessive


wash endangering other harbour users. Commenting on the case, Paul


Britton, Harbour Master and CEO of Dart Harbour and Navigation Authority, said: “We welcome all to safely use the Dart, but sadly a few individuals decide not to follow the rules. The extremely high speeds in this case, in the dark and in close proximity to Noss Marina, could easily have led to a fatal accident, and I thank the magistrates for recognising the seriousness of this case.”


Dart Harbour is a haven for all


marine leisure enthusiasts, from sailors and paddleboarders to kayakers and swimmers and the 6


The offence was caught on CCTV from Noss on Dart marina - see below


knot speed limit is to ensure the safety of all users and wildlife.


Water users are reminded that


Dart Harbour and Navigation Authority’s speed limit within the designated area between Castle Ledge Buoy and Home Reach Totnes, applies year-round.


The Byelaws and information on


safely navigating the river can be found on our website.


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