WELCOME Welcome from the Harbour Master


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elcome to the River Dart! Whether you’re a local or visitor, we’re delighted to have you here. This guide offers useful


information, including facilities, sailing directions, and more. Visit our website at dartharbour.org for additional details. If you have questions, visit the Harbour Office (6 Oxford Street, Dartmouth) or call us on VHF Channel 11 (callsign DARTNAV). The Dart is a playground for all vessels, offering


safe and sheltered waters. However, navigate cautiously, respecting other users, especially swimmers, paddleboarders, and kayakers. Small boats should steer clear of ferry landing areas. Adhere to the 6-knot speed limit and minimise wash to protect others and the riverbank. Wear lifejackets or buoyancy aids, even on calm days. At night, use proper lighting, and never navigate under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Report incidents via dartharbour.org/report or by contacting us directly.


Meet the Staff


Management Team The management team at Dart Harbour are headed up by Paul Britton, our CEO/Harbour Master, supported by:


The Dart is part of the South Devon National Landscape, showcasing breathtaking scenery. Explore Dartmouth, Dittisham, Stoke Gabriel, Totnes, and attractions like riverside inns, steam railways, castles and Agatha Christie’s Greenway. As stewards of the estuary, we urge you to keep


Paul Britton Harbour Master & CEO


it clean. Dispose of litter responsibly, recycle, and prevent oil or waste from entering the water. The river is home to diverse wildlife, including seals and kingfishers, so give them space. We hope you enjoy your visit and welcome feedback to enhance your experience at Dart Harbour!


Richard Stones Head of Commercial and Environment


Matt Stephens Assistant


Harbour Master Infrastructure


Ben Mahon Assistant


Harbour Master Logistics


Jack Handley Assistant


Harbour Master Compliance


Clare Hodge


Office & Accounts Manager


Office Team The Dart Harbour Office is your first port of call for queries about moorings, mooring allocation, financial matters and customer communications.


River Team Regular patrols are made by river staff to enable the efficient allocation of visitors’ moorings, to collect harbour dues and mooring fees and to monitor river safety, including adherence to byelaws. These officers also play a key role in infrastructure maintenance throughout the year.


Yacht Taxi Drivers Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi Drivers provide a year-round Yacht Taxi Service to river users (see page 2 for operating times).


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