LNTM 08-26 – BRNC Exercises – 23rd of March to the 17th April 2026

All Mariners are advised:

Exercise Final Endeavour will be conducted on the River Dart, 23rd of March to the 17th April 2026, from Dittisham downstream to the sea. These exercises will involve up to approximately sixty Royal Navy (RN) Cadets and the use of RN Vahana craft and RN Motor Whaler (small) craft. RN Safety boats will also be in attendance and some vessels may exceed 6 knots for short periods, to assist with training and safety within the exercise area. Pyrotechnics such as flash bangs & smoke grenades, and blank ammunition will be used in controlled areas throughout BRNC and on the river.

BRNC training staff will be in attendance at all times throughout the exercise, and items of kit will be placed at various locations within the harbour and its facilities. These items will be clearly identified as belonging to BRNC and should be left alone if found by harbour and river users. All harbour users are advised to give participating vessels a wide berth and navigate with extra caution during these exercises. If in any doubt, Exercise Control can be contacted via Sandquay River Office on VHF Ch 16.

The below are designated non-firing areas: