Harbour Master's welcome

Dart Harbour is a beautiful and welcoming river which is navigable from its outer limits offshore from Dartmouth Castle at Castle Ledge Buoy upstream for approximately 9.5 miles to the Dart Harbour northern limits at the Totnes Weir.

Welcome to the stunning River Dart - the premier South West destination! Our job as Board and Staff of the Dart Harbour and Navigation Authority (DHNA) is to make yoru visit tot eh area as pleasant and trouble free as possible. The river includes the bustling and historic town of Dartmouth with all its attractions, where you will find the majority of visitors' facilities clearly shown later in this guide. If you wish to explore - further up river there are more tranquil areas - please respect these peaceful spots so that all may enjoy them with equal measure. I wish to remind you that the speed limit within the DHNA area is 6 knots - the impact of your wake is easily felt in thsi waterway by users, flora and fauna alike.

The River Dart is, in our opinion, one of the most beautiful places you can find. We would like you to help us keep it that way by respecting the environment. We have provided opportunities to recycle and refuel mid river - please be careful and mindful of other users when using these great facilities.

If you have any questions - our staff remain on hand at the Harbour Office (6 Oxford Street, Dartmouth, TQ6 9AL) or "DARTNAV" on CHF Channel 11 to answer them to the best of our ability. In any case please case VHF as you approach to gain berthing instructions. We look forward to seeing you - enjoy your stay!

Sailing Directions are outlined at http://www.dartharbour.org/harbour-river-guide/sailing-directions/ to assist you in exploring this area of water which is mainly located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Our staff are afloat seven days a week throughout the summer to greet and assist visiting craft of all types and size to find a suitable available berth.

We welcome contact prior to your arrival either by phone or VHF but please bear in mind that our visitors' moorings are allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

Our office staff are on hand to offer help or advice on the likely availability of moorings in any particular area of the river.