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Dart Harbour & Navigation Authority

Mooring Guide

Version 1
2021

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Contents
Foreword 3
1 Introduction 4
2 Aim and Objective 4
2.1 Current Situation 4
2.1.1 Rights of Navigation 4
2.1.2 The Sea Bed 4
2.1.3 Duchy of Cornwall 4
2.1.4 Charging 5
3 Management Principles for DHNA Moorings / Berths 5
4 Waiting List 5
5 Application for Moorings / Berths 6
5.1 Allocation of Moorings / Berths 6
5.2 Planned Absences for Berth Holders 6
5.3 Berth Succession Planning 6
5.4 End of the Berthing Year 6
5.5 Relinquishment of Berths 6
5.6 Termination of Licences 7
5.7 Shared Boat Ownership 7
5.8 Visiting Boats 7
5.9 Commercial Mooring Activity 7
5.10 DHNA Commercial Berths 8
6 Private Tackle Moorings 8
6.1 Commercial Private Tackle Moorings 9
6.2 Marinas 9
6.3 Change of control of business or partnership 10
6.4 Applications for new Private Tackle Moorings on private fundus / foreshore 10
6.4.1 Type of application 10
6.4.2 Non-Commercial Pontoons 10
7 Beach Berthing 10
8 Owners’ and Users’ Responsibility for the Suitability of Berths. 11
9 Conclusion 11
10 Guide Review 11

ANNEX A - TYPES OF MOORINGS and BERTHS


ANNEX B – DART HARBOUR VISITOR MOORING STOCK
ANNEX C – PRIVATE TACKLE MOORINGS, SINGLE COMMERCIAL PRIVATE TACKLE
MOORINGS, MULTIPLE COMMERCIAL MOORINGS
ANNEX D – TERMS and CONDITIONS for DHNA Mooring Licences
ANNEX E – WAITING LIST APPLICATION FORMS
GLOSSARY
ANNEX F – OVERVIEW OF THE RIVER DART

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Forward to the Mooring Guide
This document replaces the Mooring Policy 2016 -2020 which had extensive consultation with
Dart Harbour Stakeholder Groups, berth holders and the public.

There are no significant changes to this mooring guide apart from presentation and layout
which aim to improve clarity to provide a document which can be easily read and interpreted
by those who need to refer to the Mooring Guide.
This guide should be perceived as a dynamic document which from time to time will be
considered for review. Therefore, comments and suggestions will be welcomed by the CEO /
Harbour Master at any time and due consideration will be given to all submissions and
propositions submitted to Dart Harbour.
Both the Mooring Guide and Mooring Policy can be found at Document Library - Dart Harbour
along with all other relevant documents.

Capt G Holland
CEO / Harbour Master

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1 Introduction
Dart Harbour and Navigation Authority (DHNA) has a published this Mooring Guide which can be found
on the DHNA Web site.

The previous Mooring Policy (2016 -2020) was operated satisfactorily over the 5 years that it was in
place; however, this now has been replaced by two documents: the Mooring Policy and the Mooring
Guide, both of which may be updated at any time by DHNA.

Dart Harbour is primarily a leisure port stretching for 12 nautical miles between one mile south of the
castles at Dartmouth, to the weir in Totnes. Long established as the statutory body for the licensing of
moorings, DHNA has both a clear Mooring Guide and Mooring Policy that are open and transparent to
those who interact with the harbour, for whatever reason.

2 Aim and Objective


The Aim of this Mooring Guide is to state procedures of DHNA, with regards to the implementation of
the Mooring Policy for the management of all moorings within harbour limits.

The Objective of this Mooring Guide is to ensure that Dart Harbour’s Mooring Policy and practices are
fair, and to help ensure that the unique character of the Dart is maintained, not just for current users,
but also for generations to come. This principle will continue as the primary objective of DHNA.

2.1 Current Situation

2.1.1 Rights of Navigation

The primary duty of DHNA is to provide a clear and navigable channel and DHNA has the authority to
relocate vessels and / or moorings as necessary to achieve this.

2.1.2 The Seabed

Land covered by water is governed by the laws of property in broadly the same way as land covered
by air. The requirement for Harbour Authority consent for a mooring licence is enshrined in the
1975 Act, under which DHNA has power to lay and use moorings (on fundus in which it has an
appropriate interest) and to license others to do likewise. Therefore, a licence is required from DHNA
to lay, maintain, or use a mooring anywhere in the harbour.

2.1.3 Duchy of Cornwall

All activity connected with the demise, through contact with it, forms an interest to the Duchy of
Cornwall. The current lease agreement, which runs until 2031, requires DHNA to pay a percentage of all
income derived directly from the use of the demise to the Duchy of Cornwall. The lease limits DHNA to
issuing annual licences, has a provision for a percentage of the demise to revert to Duchy control and
requires the demise to be managed in a business-like way.

2.1.4 Charging

DHNA is self-financing and receives no external funding. Mooring income represents the main source of
income. DHNA is not a profit-making organisation but needs to generate an operating surplus to enable
investment for the future.

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Moorings are managed and charges set at a competitive level to provide a range of mooring options to
suit as many river users as possible, value for money and sufficient income to re-invest in the
maintenance of and future improvements to the harbour.

Berthing charges for visitors and annual berth holders are levied based on the length overall (LOA) of
the vessel using an Authority berthing facility and on the minimum LOA charging associated with the
specific berth, (as documented in the Dart Harbour Schedule of Charges).

DHNA has no control in the price setting of other mooring providers and marina operators on the river.

3 Management Principles for DHNA Moorings / Berths


The following principles apply to management of Authority moorings and berths.

Types, locations, numbers, and descriptions of Authority berths, are at Annex A to this document. Of
the 1,605 berths (251 of which are visitor berths), few berths are exactly the same. In some cases, for
clarity and brevity, mooring types have been grouped together around locations at Annex A and mean /
median values used for dimensions or type given. Berths are in a multitude of different locations, with
varying levels of accessibility, depth, and other conditions. The location of a berth will have an impact
on the cost per metre for that berth, and on how it is managed. Local management measures for berths
in certain areas have been annotated at Annex A where applicable.

Berths will be let to berth holders on an annual basis, or to visiting vessels for shorter periods.

Payment for all DHNA berths is to be made in advance for the term (or in the case of visitors for the
length of stay).

In managing such a diverse portfolio of berths for a broad range of applicants in a sought-after market,
DHNA will endeavour to let as many of their berths as possible, and in doing so provide a broad
spectrum of moorings by location, type and affordability, to complement the physical nature, length
and breadth of the harbour. DHNA moorings that cannot be let will be either mothballed or removed to
offset other development and improvements within the developed areas of the River.

4 Waiting List
When DHNA has more applicants for berths than berths available, a Waiting List system will operate.
There are currently 35 different waiting lists. The waiting lists are open to any applicant regardless of
their home address. Due to the large geographical area and berth diversity in the harbour, applicants
apply for berths by area, and the type of berth desired.

There is significant demand for DHNA berths, but it should be noted that approximately half of those on
the Waiting List are already berth holders with DHNA and are applying for an alternative category and /
or location of berth. Waiting list applicants for DHNA berths who are offered a berth and do not accept
a berth when offered it for two years in succession, will be contacted to discuss their requirements.
With active management of the waiting lists, it is hoped that customer’s expectations can be met whilst
keeping the waiting lists moving.

Customers on a waiting list will be able to look into their Harbour Account to review their current
position on the waiting list. This service will also be available over the telephone. It should be noted
that a berth will be offered to the next suitable vessel on the waiting list. This considers suitability to
berth vessels alongside each other on trot berths, the length overall and keel types.

DHNA maintains walk-ashore berths available for dinghy owners who have no other vessel. Details of
these locations can be found in Annex A and examples of Waiting List Application Forms can be found at
Annex E.

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5 Application for Moorings / Berths
The applicant will contact the Harbour Office and provide contact details, and details of any vessels. If
the applicant does not own a vessel at the time of the application, a generic type of vessel and size
should be provided. This information should be refined as the applicant progresses up the waiting list
to ensure the offer made is still relevant. A deposit and an administration fee is payable for each
waiting list location application. DHNA will process the application, and log the applicant on the waiting
list for a geographical area, covered at Annex A. DHNA will remain available, on request, to update the
applicant at any time on their waiting list status and provide an estimation of how long the applicant is
likely to wait for the desired berth. It is the responsibility of the applicant to maintain up to date
contact and vessel details which are critical for the offer of berths.

5.1 Allocation of Moorings / Berths

When a berth in any DHNA location is not renewed by a berth holder, the first vessel suitable to occupy
that berth will be selected from the top of the waiting list. The prospective new berth holder will be
offered the berth, and when this is accepted in writing, enter into a berthing licence agreement with
DHNA for the berthing year (normally 1 April to 31 March) under the terms and conditions of a
Authority berthing licence (Annex D). If the offer is made into the normal licence period a pro rata
charge will be made for the current month plus the remaining full months. The berth holder must be
appropriately insured and appoint a properly qualified agent for the duration of berth tenure. An agent
is an individual who will attend the boat in the event of the owner being unavailable.

5.2 Planned Absences for Berth Holders

If a DHNA berth holder is planning to be away for a berthing year, they should inform the Harbour Office
prior to the end of the calendar year and the berth can be retained for the following year for a fee
payment equivalent to 50% of the maximum length of the berth. Any associated tender berths would
also be surrendered for the same period. This will be referred to as a “Boat Holiday”.

Further consecutive annual absences beyond 1 year will be considered on a case-by-case basis at the
discretion of the CEO / HM.

5.3 Berth Succession Planning

DHNA Leisure moorings and berths are let to individuals only. If a family member wants to continue to
benefit from a mooring on the death or incapacity of the licence holder, they should join the
appropriate waiting list to acquire a mooring in their own name. However, in the event of sudden death
or serious illness of a longstanding mooring holder and where the immediate family wish to maintain
the mooring licence, DHNA will transfer the licence to a close family member for a limited period to
enable alternative arrangements to be made.

5.4 End of the Berthing Year

DHNA will routinely invite existing berth holders to renew their berthing licences for the new berthing
year, to commence on 1 April annually. To optimise the harbour and following consultation with the
berth holder, the exact same berth location may not necessarily be available to the berth holder. This
includes boats or moorings that remain obviously unused throughout the year, in such cases
consideration will be given to moving unused boats to free up prime moorings.

5.5 Relinquishment of Berths

Berth holders who do not wish to renew their berthing licence must inform DHNA by the end of the
calendar year, to enable DHNA to let the berth to the next on the waiting list. Berths not surrendered

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by December will be subject to a pro rata payment until the berth is re-let, in accordance with the
Terms and Conditions for DHNA Mooring Licences (Annex D).

5.6 Termination of Licences

DHNA may terminate a berthing licence immediately for breach of licence conditions (Annex D).
Similarly, it may remove an applicant from a waiting list or refuse to accept an application if there has
been a history of non-compliance with Harbour Byelaws or a General Direction, breach of licence
conditions, non-payment or unauthorised use of moorings.

5.7 Shared Boat Ownership

Leisure berths are let to individuals only. If more than one party owns a boat, this must be formally
reported in writing from all parties to DHNA, with corroborating insurance documents stating the names
of the owning parties along with recognised “Bill of Sale”. Where a breach of terms and conditions has
occurred both parities will have their mooring contracts reviewed and terminated if found to be
fraudulent.

This arrangement must be evidenced for 5 years before any alternative named berth holder will be
considered.

Alternatively, customers who share boats who are likely to want to continue with the mooring on the
death or incapacity of the licence holder or dissolution of the boat share agreement, should join the
appropriate waiting list to acquire a mooring in their own name. Once they have reached the top of the
waiting list there would be no barrier or problem to transferring the mooring licence at a later date.

5.8 Visiting Boats

Dart Harbour is a very popular destination for visiting vessels from both near and far, enjoying over
12,000 leisure boat visitor nights per year. To that end, to manage the harbour as efficiently as possible,
maximise safety and boost the local economy, DHNA provides and manages a variety of visitor berths
throughout the entire length of harbour limits. See Annex B.

DHNA berth holders not using their allocated DHNA mooring will be charged at the visitor’s rate unless
authorised by DHNA.

A visiting yacht will be considered to be a period of 4 weeks, at which point the vessel must leave the
DHNA harbour mooring for a minimum of 2 weeks before returning. Yachts unable to leave at 4 weeks
due to extenuating circumstances will be changed at double the rate unless otherwise agreed with
DHNA. During the months of May, Jun, July, August and September double the rate will be charged after
2 weeks.

5.9 Commercial Mooring Activity

Mooring licences, whether DHNA mooring licences or Private Tackle Mooring Licences (see section 6
below), granted to commercial marine operators form an integral part of a marine business, which
would be unable to operate without the moorings. Notwithstanding this, moorings cannot be sold, only
the business can be sold. If a business is being sold DHNA should be notified in confidence as soon as
possible. It should be noted that the vendor is responsible for advising prospective buyers of the
mooring arrangements that are currently in place with DHNA.

When block licences are issued to a commercial operator, the operator will be responsible for allocating
those licensed berths to its customers and reporting the customer and boat details to DHNA for the
collection of Harbour Dues. This information will be subject to the Data Protection Act, however
Commercial operators should make their customers aware that their contact details and boat details
will be made available to DHNA.
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5.10 DHNA Commercial Berths

DHNA is keen to facilitate and encourage commercial activity in the harbour. A proportion of Authority
berths are let to marine businesses operating both within and outside the harbour. In considering
whether to let commercial berths to businesses, qualifying information will be required which will
include (but will not be limited to), the following:

a. Evidence that the berth will be let to an established marine business operating on The
River Dart. For new businesses, an outline of what service the business is proposing to
offer.

b. Commercial Business Insurance.

c. Evidence that the marine business activity is a source of livelihood for the applicant.

d. A description on how the berth is to be used.

The DHNA shall have the right to terminate a berthing contract in the event of a change of control of
berths or moorings if it appears to DHNA that one of the motivating purposes of the transaction is the
undeclared transfer of a mooring entitlement. DHNA must be notified of any changes of control.

If a business has a need for a commercial berth a waiting list application should be made in the normal
way.

Where the whole or part of a business is sold the following should be noted:

i. If the whole business is sold, including the business name and goodwill, then DHNA will re-issue
a new licence for the mooring facilities to the new owners so long as there is no change of
usage of the mooring facilities. The new owners must also have the ability to fulfil the criteria
shown at “a to d” above.

ii. Where a recognisable or significant quantity of business assets is to be sold this shall be
reported “in confidence” by the present holder of a Moorings’ Licence to DHNA. If the business
being sold relies on a number of mooring licences to operate that business and there is no
change to the mooring usage, the mooring licences will be surrendered and re-issued to the
new business owners.

6 Private Tackle Moorings


This section applies to moorings where the mooring gear / tackle is owned by a party other than DHNA.

The right to lay and use a mooring within the harbour depends upon two essential premises:

The permission of the owner of and/or an appropriate interest in – the fundus / foreshore
where the mooring is to be placed.

The written consent – in the form of an annual licence – of the Dart Harbour & Navigation
Authority.

A licence to lay a mooring is a bare licence and is not an assignable property right. As DHNA does not
own the mooring tackle, these moorings should be referred to as ‘Private Tackle Moorings’. These
Private Tackle Mooring Licences require annual renewal.

The licence holder will enter into a mooring / berthing licence agreement with DHNA for the berthing
year (normally 1 April to 31 March) under the terms and conditions of a DHNA berthing licence (Annex
D) applicable to the type of private tackle licence(s) issued.

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Private tackle moorings, if located on Duchy fundus / foreshore, are subject to a fundus rental charge
for use of that area of the demise. Private tackle moorings which are not on Duchy fundus are subject
to a licence renewal charge only.

Fundus rental charges and Private tackle licence fees are to be paid in advance at the start of the
berthing year.

The berths and moorings may only be used by vessels registered with DHNA for a specific mooring or
berth. All vessels remain liable for Harbour Dues, wherever they are berthed / moored within harbour
limits.

In accordance with the DHNA Act, licence(s) for a mooring(s) on private fundus / foreshore will not be
unreasonably refused provided that the applicant complies with the licence terms and conditions
(Annex D) and the proposal does not conflict with the primary navigational safety and other obligations
as set out in the Act.

Private tackle mooring licences are not transferable, wherever they are situated.

Licences for running moorings attached to private property on private foreshore to which there is no
public right of access will be issued to the property owner unless the property owner wishes the licence
to be issued to a third party for a specified and appropriate boat.

Where a licensee has been granted a Private Tackle Mooring Licence (PTML) on Duchy fundus or
foreshore for many years, on the death of the licensee, the PTML will be granted to the surviving spouse
or civil partner. Subsequently, if a member of the family is likely to wish to continue the use of the
mooring in the future, they should consider joining the appropriate waiting list to acquire an Authority
berth in their own name. Then in the event of the death of the licensee, the mooring will be transferred
from a PTML to a DHNA mooring licence and can be allocated to the family member, in the original or
similar position, if circumstances allow. The privately owned tackle will be removed and returned (if the
owner paid for it).

6.1 Commercial Private Tackle Moorings

In the event that a business that uses a Private Tackle Mooring, regardless of whether it is on Duchy or
private seabed, is to be sold or transferred to a new owner who wishes to continue the mooring use,
the existing licensee should inform DHNA of the proposed transfer and confirm that it is relinquishing
the mooring and provide contact details for the new owner of the business. Provided that DHNA’s
conditions for re-issue are met (see “a to d” in section 5.12 above), a new private tackle mooring licence
will be issued to the new owner of the business. The new business will have the option for a Commercial
Private Tackle Mooring Licence on Duchy Fundus to be changed to a DHNA commercial mooring licence,
if so requested.
6.2 Marinas
In the case of marinas, pontoons are themselves secured to the riverbed or shore by one or more
“moorings” but a berth on a pontoon is probably best described as a pontoon berth. Each pontoon
berth will be licenced for one vessel only, unless exceptionally agreed. The berths are to be marked
with appropriate identification of the berth which must be unique to the licence holder. The sale of a
marina falls under the guidance in 6.1.

6.3 Change of control of a business or partnership.

If a change of control of a business using moorings or mooring licences is being considered, then DHNA
should be informed in confidence prior to the transaction.

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If it appears to DHNA that one of the motivating purposes of a commercial transaction is the transfer of
a mooring entitlement, rather than a legitimate business transfer, DHNA shall have the right to
terminate a mooring licence.

6.4 Applications for new Private Tackle Moorings on private fundus /


foreshore.
DHNA will consider written applications on a case-by-case basis. In considering such applications, the
following will be considered:

6.4.1 Type of application:

The number, location and type of moorings in the application.


Swinging moorings or similar will be dealt with under the requirements of the DHNA Act.
Pontoons connected to the shore will require planning permission from South Hams District Council.
Other pontoons may require planning permission to ensure all statutory bodies are consulted. All works
below MHW should be subject to an MMO licence. Applicants are strongly advised to enter into a
dialogue with DHNA at the initial planning phase of any project so that outline agreement can be
reached, and all planning and licensing requirements can be considered prior to the application for local
authority planning consent and MMO licence.

6.4.2 Non-Commercial Pontoons:

Applications for non-commercial private pontoons will not be supported.

7 Beach Berthing
Beach berthing will only be allowed upon application to the CEO / HM, and on applying the following
must be provided:
• Boat name
• Size
• Duration to be winter-moored (dates)
• Method of ensuring that the boat is safely moored for the winter
• Location plan of intended areas to be used
• Confirmation that no paint or any contaminates will enter the water course / mud as now in a
MCZ

It should be noted that this is on application only and for winter periods only. Failure to comply will lead
to the boat owner being notified and the boat either removed or a direction issued for the removal of.

Beached boats are still liable for Harbour Dues, and must be insured.

A beached berth is considered anywhere within the port limits up to the MHWS level, which fall under
the Duchy of Cornwall fundus.

8 Owners’ and Users’ Responsibility for the Suitability of Berths.


All DHNA moorings (which includes temporary and permanent berths on the River Dart) are regularly
assessed and surveyed by DHNA for the suitability of vessels allocated to that berth. Nevertheless, it is
incumbent upon all owners and users to carefully consider the suitability of their vessel for a particular
berth and to take due consideration of minimum under-keel depths, (or taking the ground, if relevant),
and the probable tidal and weather conditions likely to be experienced at the berth. If any doubt should
exist about a specific berth, then the Harbour Office and or Staff should be contacted as soon as
possible for advice and guidance.
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9 Conclusion
This guide sets out the current situation for all moorings within Authority limits. Interested parties who
have questions regarding this guide are encouraged to contact the Harbour Office for advice and
guidance at the earliest opportunity.

The Dart Harbour & Navigation Authority’s Mooring Guide is not legally binding on the Authority. The
content of this guide and the various terms it contains amount to expressions of present mooring policy
or current intentions.

Stakeholders and customers who hold mooring licences should refer to their individual licence for the
terms and conditions that apply in respect of any particular mooring or licence. Dart Harbour reserves
the right to amend the Moorings Guide as and when required.

10 Guide Review
This guide will be reviewed annually by the CEO / HM.

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ANNEX A - TYPES OF MOORINGS and BERTHS

For the purposes of absolute clarity, the definition that DHNA recognises is that a mooring is the ground
tackle, riser and any float placed on the riverbed and to which vessels “moor”.

“Moored” means made fast so as the vessel is not underway in the definition provided by the
International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions to Shipping Rule 3 (i).

Pontoons are themselves secured to the riverbed or shore by one or more “moorings” but a berth on a
pontoon is probably best described as a pontoon berth.

DHNA BERTHS

DHNA moorings shall be referred to as DHNA berths. DHNA owns the tackle for its own berths and
maintains them. DHNA berths are let to berth holders under the terms and conditions as agreed with
the berth holder. Payment of berthing charges by the berth holder indicates to DHNA that the berth
holder wishes to enter into an agreement for use of a berth, under the terms and conditions stated in
the licence, for the period stated, not exceeding 12 months. Dart Harbour berths can also take different
physical forms of keeping a vessel safe at the berth. Types of berth include pontoon berths secured to
pontoon moorings in different ways, trot (fore-and-aft) berths at mooring buoys, swinging berths (
moored to a sinker / riser system at the bow) and running moorings (shallow water berths for small
boats connected to the shore on an inhaul / outhaul system). These types of berth will also affect the
cost of the berth per metre.

DHNA BERTH CATEGORIES - Definitions

Dart Harbour berths take many different forms to cater for a broad range of harbour users: commercial
and leisure, local and non-local. In categorising berths, the following descriptions are used:

These are the variations for all trot and swinging licences:

CATEGORY A (DEEP) - The berth is a deep water mooring with a depth of 3 metres or more at Mean
Low Water Springs (MLWS)

CATEGORY B (SHALLOW) - The berth is a shallow water mooring with 1 - 3 metres depth at MLWS

CATEGORY C (VERY SHALLOW) - The berth is a very shallow water mooring with less than 1 metre at
MLWS

CATEGORY D (MUD) - The berth is a mud mooring and will dry out on every tide.

The category of berth is considered when setting the berthing charge. In each case a charge is applied
per metre of boat, and the charge made up by multiplying this by the length overall (LOA).

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Dart Harbour Berths
(With Mooring Buoy Nomenclature)
Bight/Warfleet (B and W)
Type of Berths Swinging
Number of Berths 54
Category of Berth Deep, Shallow, Very Shallow, Mud
LOA Range 12m Max
Walk Ashore Available No
Type of Boat Accepted
Normal Tender Berth Location Warfleet Creek (Apply SHDC)
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes
Local Management Principles:

1. These moorings are unavailable in winter environmental conditions for safety reasons.
Berth holders are relocated to alternative berths for the winter months (Nov – Mar inclusive).

Bight/Warfleet (W)
Type of Berths Trots
Number of Berths 1
Category of Berth Deep
LOA Range 12m Max
Walk Ashore Available No
Type of Boat Accepted
Normal Tender Berth Location Warfleet Creek (Apply SHDC)
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes
Local Management Principles:

1. These moorings are unavailable in winter environmental conditions for safety reasons.
Berth holders are relocated to alternative berths for the winter months (Nov – Mar inclusive).

Dartmouth (DDR)
Type of Berths Small Boat Rack
Number of Berths 46
Category of Berth Not Applicable
LOA Range 3.4m Max
Walk Ashore Available Yes
Type of Boat Accepted
Normal Tender Berth Location Not Applicable
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes
Local Management Principles:
1. Gated access with security code

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Dartmouth (LWL and D/Comm)
Type of Berths Small Boat Pontoon
Number of Berths 127
Category of Berth Shallow, Very Shallow, Mud
LOA Range 5.5m Max
Walk Ashore Available Yes
Type of Boat Accepted
Normal Tender Berth Location Not Applicable
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes
Local Management Principles:

1. When allocated a berth, new berth holders will start in the most shoal area of this facility,
and as further berths are relinquished, berth holders will be moved to deeper water berths from
time to time.
2. Gated access with security code (LWL Only)

Dartmouth (DA and DB)


Type of Berths Pontoon
Number of Berths 72
Category of Berth Deep, Shallow, Very Shallow, Mud
LOA Range 8m Max
Walk Ashore Available Yes
Type of Boat Accepted
Normal Tender Berth Location Not Applicable
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes
Local Management Principles:
1. Gated access with security code (DB Only)

Dartmouth (DHM, DS and MS)


Type of Berths Trot Moorings
Number of Berths 20
Category of Berth Deep, Shallow, Very Shallow
LOA Range x to 30m
Walk Ashore Available No
Type of Boat Accepted
Normal Tender Berth Location Dartmouth Dinghy Rack /LWL
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes
Local Management Principles:

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Kingswear (KDR)
Type of Berths Small Boat Rack
Number of Berths 120
Category of Berth Not Applicable
LOA Range 3.4m Max
Walk Ashore Available Yes
Type of Boat Accepted
Normal Tender Berth Location Not Applicable
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes
Local Management Principles:

Kingswear (KDR Afloat)


Type of Berths Small Boat Pontoon
Number of Berths 19
Category of Berth Shallow, Very Shallow, Mud
LOA Range 5m Max
Walk Ashore Available Yes
Type of Boat Accepted
Normal Tender Berth Location Not Applicable
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes
Local Management Principles:

Kingswear (KX)
Type of Berths Pontoon
Number of Berths 12
Category of Berth Shallow, Very Shallow
LOA Range 8.8m Max
Walk Ashore Available No
Type of Boat Accepted
Normal Tender Berth Location Kingswear Dinghy Rack
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes
Local Management Principles:

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Kingswear (KP, KQ, KR, KS, KT, KU)
Type of Berths Pontoon with Services
Number of Berths 124
Category of Berth Deep, Shallow
LOA Range 18m Max
Walk Ashore Available No
Type of Boat Accepted
Normal Tender Berth Location Kingswear Dinghy Rack / LWL / DDR
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes
Local Management Principles:

1. Electricity charges will be recouped from berth holders for units consumed, plus a small
administration charge.

Kingswear (BH)
Type of Berths Swinging Mooring
Number of Berths 2
Category of Berth Deep, Shallow
LOA Range 11m Max
Walk Ashore Available No
Type of Boat Accepted
Normal Tender Berth Location Kingswear Dinghy Rack / LWL / DDR
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes
Local Management Principles:

Kingswear (KA, KB, KC, KD, KE, KF, KG)


Type of Berths Trot Moorings
Number of Berths 190 (when doubled up)
Category of Berth Deep, Shallow, Very Shallow
LOA Range 19m Max
Walk Ashore Available No
Type of Boat Accepted
Normal Tender Berth Location Kingswear Dinghy Rack / LWL / DDR
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes
Local Management Principles:

1. During the winter months, these moorings normally are one boat per trot space. During
the summer months, these moorings are normally two boats per trot space.

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Dittisham (DittsDR)
Type of Berths Small Boat Rack
Number of Berths 54
Category of Berth Not Applicable
LOA Range 3.4m Max
Walk Ashore Available Yes
Type of Boat Accepted
Normal Tender Berth Location Not Applicable
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Not Applicable
Local Management Principles:

Dittisham (Ditts/P)
Type of Berths Small Boat Pontoon
Number of Berths 54
Category of Berth Shallow, Very Shallow, Mud
LOA Range 4.3m Max
Walk Ashore Available Yes
Type of Boat Accepted
Normal Tender Berth Location Not Applicable
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Not Applicable
Local Management Principles:

1. When allocated a berth, new berth holders will start in the most shoal area of this facility,
and as further berths are relinquished, berth holders will be moved to deeper water berths from
time to time.
2. DHNA will aim to achieve a ratio of 75% tenders to 25% dinghies at these berths.

Dittisham (D)
Type of Berths Swinging Mooring
Number of Berths 96
Category of Berth Deep, Shallow, Very Shallow, Mud
LOA Range 10m Max
Walk Ashore Available No
Type of Boat Accepted
Dittisham Dinghy Rack/Dittisham Dinghy
Normal Tender Berth Location
Pontoon
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Apply to Greenway Ferry
Local Management Principles:

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Dittisham (D)
Type of Berths Trot Moorings
Number of Berths 1
Category of Berth Deep
LOA Range TBA
Walk Ashore Available No
Type of Boat Accepted
Dittisham Dinghy Rack/Dittisham Dinghy
Normal Tender Berth Location
Pontoon
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Apply to Greenway Ferry
Local Management Principles:

Noss/Maypool/Parsons Mud (N, P)


Type of Berths Swinging Mooring
Number of Berths 36
Category of Berth Deep, Shallow, Very Shallow, Mud
LOA Range 14m Max
Walk Ashore Available No
Type of Boat Accepted
Normal Tender Berth Location No
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes - Noss only
Local Management Principles:

Noss/Maypool/Parsons Mud (N, M, P) INC NOSS Commercial


Type of Berths Trot Moorings
Number of Berths 43
Category of Berth Deep, Shallow, Very Shallow, Mud
LOA Range 36m Max
Walk Ashore Available No
Type of Boat Accepted
Normal Tender Berth Location No
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes - Noss only
Local Management Principles:

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Galmpton/Greenway (G)
Type of Berths Swinging Mooring
Number of Berths 96
Category of Berth Deep, Shallow, Very Shallow, Mud
LOA Range 10.5m Max
Walk Ashore Available No
Type of Boat Accepted
Normal Tender Berth Location No
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area No
Local Management Principles:

1. Some of these moorings are unavailable in winter environmental conditions for safety
reasons. Berth holders are relocated to alternative berths for the winter months (Nov – Mar
inclusive).

Stoke Gabriel/Duncannon (SGPont)


Type of Berths Small Boat Pontoon
Number of Berths 68
Category of Berth Shallow, Very Shallow, Mud
LOA Range 4.3m Max
Walk Ashore Available Yes
Type of Boat Accepted
Normal Tender Berth Location Not Applicable
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area No
Local Management Principles:

1. When allocated a berth, new berth holders will start in the most shoal area of this facility,
and as further berths are relinquished, berth holders will be moved to deeper water berths from
time to time.
2. DHNA will aim to achieve a ratio of 75% tenders to 25% dinghies at these berths.

Stoke Gabriel/Duncannon (DC, DCM, S, SM)


Type of Berths Swinging Mooring
Number of Berths 99
Category of Berth Shallow, Very Shallow, Mud
LOA Range 9.8m Max
Walk Ashore Available No
Type of Boat Accepted
Normal Tender Berth Location Stoke Gabriel Pontoon
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area No
Local Management Principles:

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Cornworthy/Bow Creek (C, BCM)
Type of Berths Trot Moorings
Number of Berths 9
Category of Berth Shallow, Very Shallow, Mud
LOA Range 14.4 Max
Walk Ashore Available No
Type of Boat Accepted
Normal Tender Berth Location Blackness Marine
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area No
Local Management Principles:

Cornworthy/Bow Creek (C)


Type of Berths Swinging Mooring
Number of Berths 44
Category of Berth Shallow, Very Shallow, Mud
LOA Range 12m Max
Walk Ashore Available No
Type of Boat Accepted
Normal Tender Berth Location Blackness Marine
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area No
Local Management Principles:

Totnes (T)
Type of Berths Trot Moorings
Number of Berths 14
Category of Berth Mud
LOA Range 8m Max
Walk Ashore Available No
Type of Boat Accepted
Normal Tender Berth Location No
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area No
Local Management Principles:

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ANNEX B – DART HARBOUR VISITOR MOORING STOCK

The number of visiting vessels on pontoons will vary depending on the length of the visiting craft – the
numbers shown are the average.

The tables show the maximum number of berths that may or may not be occupied at any one time.

Dartmouth – Yacht Club Pontoon - Outside– Spring/Summer


Type of Berths Pontoon
Number of Berths 4 (8 rafted up 2 deep)
Category of Berth Deep
LOA Range 30ft max
Walk Ashore Available Yes
Type of Boat Accepted Any up to the maximum LOA
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes
Local Management Principles:
1. Seasonal Visitor Pontoon (May to October weather permitting)
2. At busy times (eg Regatta) may be rafted up to 4 deep, weather permitting

Dartmouth – Yacht Club Pontoon - Inside– Spring/Summer


Type of Berths Pontoon
Number of Berths 4 (8 rafted up 2 deep)
Category of Berth Shallow
LOA Range 6.5m max
Walk Ashore Available Yes
Type of Boat Accepted Any up to the maximum LOA
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes
Local Management Principles:
1. Seasonal Visitor Pontoon (May to October weather permitting)
2. Maximum 2 hr short stay (free of charge)

Dartmouth – Town Jetty (Inside Southern End) – Spring/Summer


Type of Berths Pontoon
Number of Berths 4 (8 rafted up 2 deep)
Category of Berth Deep (alongside), Shallow (rafted)
LOA Range 18m max
Walk Ashore Available
Type of Boat Accepted Any up to the maximum LOA
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area
Local Management Principles:
1. Serviced Pontoon with water and electricity
2. Number of berths available depends on the LOA of vessels.

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Dartmouth – Town Jetty (Outside) – Spring/Summer
Type of Berths Pontoon
Number of Berths 8 (16 rafted up 2 deep)
Category of Berth Deep
LOA Range 36m max
Walk Ashore Available Yes
Type of Boat Accepted Any up to the maximum LOA
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes
Local Management Principles:
1. Serviced Pontoon with water and electricity
2. Available daily between 1700 and 0845
3. April to September
4. Number of berths available depends on the LOA of vessels.

Dartmouth – Town Jetty (Outside) – Autumn/Winter


Type of Berths Pontoon
Number of Berths 8 (16 rafted up 2 deep)
Category of Berth Deep
LOA Range 36m max
Walk Ashore Available Yes
Type of Boat Accepted Any up to the maximum LOA
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes
Local Management Principles:
1. Serviced Pontoon with water and electricity
2. Number of berths available depends on the LOA of vessels.
3. May also be used as winter berths

Dartmouth – DC Pontoon – Spring/Summer


Type of Berths Pontoon
Number of Berths 6 (12 rafted up 2 deep)
Category of Berth Deep
LOA Range 12m max
Walk Ashore Available No
Type of Boat Accepted Any type up to maximum LOA
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes
Local Management Principles:
1. Number of berths available depends on the LOA of vessels.

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Dartmouth – DC Pontoon – Autumn/Winter
Type of Berths Pontoon
Number of Berths 6 (12 rafted up 2 deep)
Category of Berth Deep
LOA Range 12m max
Walk Ashore Available No
Type of Boat Accepted Any type up to maximum LOA
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes
Local Management Principles:
1. Let for Winter Berthing
2. October to March
3. Number of berths available depends on the LOA of vessels.

Dartmouth – Double Steps Pontoon – All Year – Short Stay max 6 hrs
Type of Berths Pontoon
Number of Berths 20
Category of Berth Very Shallow
LOA Range Max of 4.3m LOA
Walk Ashore Available Yes
Type of Boat Accepted Any type up to maximum LOA
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes
Local Management Principles:
1. Over staying vessels will be towed away and a charge may be made
2. Over sized vessels will be towed away and a charge may be made
3. Maximum 6 hr short stay (free of charge)
4. Number of berths will depend on the size and type of boat

Dartmouth – Green Pontoon – All Year – Short Stay max 12 hrs


Type of Berths Pontoon
Number of Berths 30
Category of Berth Very Shallow
LOA Range Max of 4.3m LOA
Walk Ashore Available Yes
Type of Boat Accepted Any type up to maximum LOA
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes
Local Management Principles:
1. Over staying vessels will be towed away and a charge may be made
2. Over sized vessels will be towed away and a charge may be made
3. Maximum 12 hr short stay (free of charge)
4. Number of berths will depend on the size and type of boat

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Dartmouth – DA Pontoon – Outside only – Spring/Summer
Type of Berths Pontoon
Number of Berths 16 (32 rafted up 2 deep)
Category of Berth Shallow
LOA Range 12m max
Walk Ashore Available No
Type of Boat Accepted Any type up to maximum LOA
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes
Local Management Principles:
1.

Kingswear – Deep Water Pontoon (3 pontoons) – Spring/Summer


Type of Berths Pontoon
Number of Berths 24 (48 rafted up 2 deep)
Category of Berth Deep
LOA Range 14m max
Walk Ashore Available No
Type of Boat Accepted Any type up to maximum LOA
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes
Local Management Principles:
1. Let for Winter Berthing

Dittisham – Visitor Moorings – Spring/Summer


Type of Berths Swinging Moorings
Number of Berths 24 (48 rafted up 2 deep)
Category of Berth Deep
LOA Range 18.3m LOA max
Walk Ashore Available No
Type of Boat Accepted Any type up to maximum LOA
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area No – Greenway Ferry
Local Management Principles:
1. Moorings suitable for a variety of LOA vessels
2. Buoys are white with a black V and the maximum LOA permitted
3. Two boats may raft on one buoy

Dittisham – Pontoon – All Year – Short Stay max 6 hrs


Type of Berths Pontoon
Number of Berths 30
Category of Berth Shallow and Very Shallow
LOA Range Max of 4.3m LOA
Walk Ashore Available Yes
Type of Boat Accepted Any type up to maximum LOA
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area No
Local Management Principles:
1. Over staying vessels will be towed away and a charge may be made
2. Over sized vessels will be towed away and a charge may be made
3. Maximum 6 hr short stay (free of charge)
4. Number of berths will depend on the size and type of boat
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Stoke Gabriel – Visitor Moorings (All Year)
Type of Berths Swinging Moorings
Number of Berths 2
Category of Berth Very Shallow
LOA Range 9m LOA Max
Walk Ashore Available No
Type of Boat Accepted Any type up to maximum LOA
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area No
Local Management Principles:
1. Moorings suitable for a variety of LOA vessels
2. Buoys are white with a black V and the maximum LOA permitted
3. Two boats may raft on one buoy

Stoke Gabriel – Pontoon – All Year – Short Stay Area max 6 hrs
Type of Berths Pontoon
Number of Berths 8
Category of Berth Very Shallow
LOA Range Max of 4.3m LOA
Walk Ashore Available Yes
Type of Boat Accepted Any type up to maximum LOA
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area No
Local Management Principles:
1. Over staying vessels will be towed away and a charge may be made
2. Over sized vessels will be towed away and a charge may be made
3. Maximum 6 hr short stay (free of charge)
4. Number of berths will depend on the size and type of boat

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WINTER BERTHS

Dartmouth – Town Jetty (Inside Southern End) – Autumn/Winter


Type of Berths Pontoon
Number of Berths 4 (8 rafted up 2 deep)
Category of Berth Deep (alongside), Shallow (rafted)
LOA Range 18m max
Walk Ashore Available Yes
Type of Boat Accepted Any up to the maximum LOA
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes
Local Management Principles:
1. Serviced Pontoon with water and electricity
2. Let for Winter Berthing
3. October to March
4. Number of berths available depends on the LOA of vessels.

Dartmouth – Town Jetty (Outside) – Autumn/Winter


Type of Berths Pontoon
Number of Berths 4
Category of Berth Deep
LOA Range 36m max
Walk Ashore Available Yes
Type of Boat Accepted Any up to the maximum LOA
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes
Local Management Principles:
1. Serviced Pontoon with water and electricity
2. Let for Winter Berthing
3. October to March
4. Number of berths available depends on the LOA of vessels.
5. A section will be retained for emergency Visitors’ berthing.

Dartmouth – DA Pontoon – Outside only – Autumn/Winter


Type of Berths Pontoon
Number of Berths 16
Category of Berth Shallow
LOA Range 12m max
Walk Ashore Available Yes
Type of Boat Accepted Any type up to maximum LOA
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes
Local Management Principles:
1. Let for Winter Berthing

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Kingswear – Deep Water Pontoon (3 pontoons) – Autumn/Winter
Type of Berths Pontoon
Number of Berths 24
Category of Berth Deep
LOA Range 14m max
Walk Ashore Available No
Type of Boat Accepted Any type up to maximum LOA
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes
Local Management Principles:
1. Let for Winter Berthing
2. October to March
3. Number of berths available depends on the LOA of vessels

Dittisham – Visitor Moorings – Autumn/Winter


Type of Berths Swinging Moorings
Number of Berths 23
Category of Berth Deep
LOA Range 18.3m LOA max
Walk Ashore Available No
Type of Boat Accepted Any type up to maximum LOA
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area No – Greenway Ferry
Local Management Principles:
1. Let for winter
2. Visiting boats are permitted to raft alongside winter berth holders.

SUMMARY OF DART HARBOUR BERTHS


Type of Berths Number of Annual Berths Number of Visitor Berths
Swinging Moorings 427 26 (rafted 52)
Trot Moorings 278 0
Small Boat Rack 220 0
Small Boat Pontoon 268 0
Pontoon 84 54 (rafted 108)
Pontoon with Services 124 12 (rafted 24)
Free Short Stay Community Pontoons - 88
Winter Berths (from Visitors Stock) - 71
1354 251 (rafted 343)

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OTHER VISITOR BERTHS

The following three quayside berthing locations, owned by South Hams District Council (SHDC), are
managed by Dart Harbour on behalf of SHDC.

Dartmouth – South Embankment (SHDC) (All Year)


Type of Berths Quayside berths
Number of Berths Various depending on vessels
Category of Berth 1.4m charted depth
LOA Range Various depending on vessels
Walk Ashore Available Yes
Type of Boat Accepted Any type up to maximum LOA
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes
Local Management Principles:
1. Vessels need to be able to take the ground
2. Facility is owned by South Hams District Council (SHDC)
3 Vessels need to be aware of the tidal limitations when berthing on South Embankment
Quay

Dartmouth – North Embankment (SHDC) (All Year)


Type of Berths Quayside berths
Number of Berths Various depending on vessels
Category of Berth Drying to 1.8m above chart datum
LOA Range Various depending on vessels
Walk Ashore Available Yes
Type of Boat Accepted Any type up to maximum LOA
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area Yes
Local Management Principles:
1. Vessels need to be able to take the ground
2. Facility is owned by South Hams District Council (SHDC)
3 Vessels need to be aware of the tidal limitations when berthing on North Embankment
Quay

Totnes – Steamer Quay (SHDC) (All Year)


Type of Berths Quayside berths
Number of Berths Various depending on vessels
Category of Berth 0.1 m charted depth
LOA Range Various depending on vessels
Walk Ashore Available Yes
Type of Boat Accepted Any type up to maximum LOA
Within a Dart Harbour Yacht Taxi area No
Local Management Principles:
1. Vessels need to be able to take the ground
2. Facility is owned by South Hams District Council (SHDC)
3. Maximum stay of one week
4 Vessels need to be aware of the tidal limitations when berthing on Steamer Quay

This activity is subject to an agreement (currently under review by SHDC)


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ANNEX C – PRIVATE TACKLE MOORINGS, SINGLE COMMERCIAL PRIVATE
TACKLE MOORINGS, MULTIPLE COMMERCIAL MOORINGS

Bight/Warfleet (B and W)
Type of Berths Swinging
Number of Licences 3

Bight/Warfleet (B)
Type of Berths Trots
Number of Licences 2

Bight/Warfleet (BRM, WRM)


Type of Berths Running Moorings
Number of Licences 60

Dartmouth (BARM, NERM, SQRM)


Type of Berths Running Moorings
Number of Licences 42

Dartmouth (DLM, DS, DHM, DJ)


Type of Berths Trot Moorings
Number of Licences 8

Dartmouth (LWL)
Type of Berths Small Boat Pontoon
Number of Licences 1

Kingswear (DVLR KLRM, )


Type of Berths Running Moorings
Number of Licences 18

Kingswear (BH)
Type of Berths Swinging Mooring
Number of Licences 1

Kingswear (KA, KB, KC, KD, KE, KF, KG)


Type of Berths Trot Moorings
Number of Licences 10

Dittisham (D)
Type of Berths Swinging Mooring
Number of Licences 18

Dittisham (DRM, HDRM)


Type of Berths Running Moorings
Number of Licences 43

Noss/Maypool/Parsons Mud (N, P)


Type of Berths Swinging Mooring
Number of Licences 3

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Noss/Maypool/Parsons Mud (NRM, MRM, PMRM, DCRM)
Type of Berths Running Moorings
Number of Licences 3

Noss/Maypool/Parsons Mud (N, M, P)


Type of Berths Trot Moorings
Number of Licences 1

Noss/Maypool/Parsons Mud
Type of Berths Pontoon
Number of Licences 1

Galmpton/Greenway (G)
Type of Berths Swinging Mooring
Number of Licences 5

Galmpton/Greenway (GRM)
Type of Berths Running Moorings
Number of Licences 1

Stoke Gabriel/Duncannon (SM)


Type of Berths Swinging Mooring
Number of Licences 1

Stoke Gabriel/Duncannon (Sand Quay, SGRM)


Type of Berths Running Moorings
Number of Licences 3

Cornworthy/Bow Creek (C, BCM)


Type of Berths Trot Moorings
Number of Licences 2

Cornworthy/Bow Creek (CRM, BCRM)


Type of Berths Running Moorings
Number of Licences 10

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Commercial Multiple Mooring Licences
Type of Berths - Various berth types Each row to the left show the number of mooring
Number of Licences licences issued to commercial operators.
6 Individual licensee details are not shown for
30 confidentiality purposes.
5
26
62
10
51
56
110
25
16
4
286
64
28
12
180
47
1

SUMMARY OF PRIVATE TACKLE MOORINGS, SINGLE COMMERCIAL


PRIVATE TACKLE MOORINGS, MULTIPLE COMMERCIAL MOORINGS

Type of Berths Number of Licences


Swinging Moorings 31
Trot Moorings 21
Running Moorings 180
Small Boat Pontoon 1
Multiple Commercial Moorings 1019
1252

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ANNEX D – TERMS and CONDITIONS for DHNA Mooring Licences

OFFER OF BERTHING LICENCE


FOR THE PERIOD 1ST APRIL 2016 TO 31ST MARCH 2017 (the “TERM”)
Dart Harbour offers to provide the Owner with the services described in Schedule 1 and the
accompanying invoice on the Terms and Conditions set out in Schedule 2, 3 & 4 as applicable.

SCHEDULE 1 - SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY DART HARBOUR TO THE OWNER DURING THE TERM

1. A licence during the TERM for the use of a BERTH for the BOAT at the mooring allocated by
Dart Harbour to the Owner from time to time during the TERM.
2. DEFINITIONS Wherever the following terms appear in these Conditions and the Agreement
they will have the special meanings defined here:
ADDITIONAL CHARGES means charges payable to Dart Harbour for services booked or used by the
OWNER which are not included within the BERTHING CHARGE;
AGREEMENT means this Dart Harbour Berthing Licence and/or Private Tackle Mooring Licence, Private
Tackle Running Mooring Licence, Private Tackle Commercial Mooring Licence, Private Tackle
Commercial Multiple Mooring Licence or occupational licence;
BOAT means the BOAT and/or BOATS named on the Invoice;
BERTH means the space or spaces on water from time to time allocated to the OWNER by Dart
Harbour for the BOAT during the TERM the first of which is identified on the invoice;
BERTHING CHARGE means the sums payable to Dart Harbour for the use of the BERTH during the
TERM, however described, including any charges for Fundus Rental for private tackle moorings or
occupational licences;
BYELAWS means the Dart Harbour Byelaws which are available at the Harbour Office at the current
price or which may be viewed and printed at www.dartharbour.org/harbour-Dart Harbour/byelaws;
LENGTH OVERALL (LOA) means the overall length of the space occupied by the BOAT including any
fore and aft projections, temporary or permanent including pushpits, pulpits, bowsprits, bumpkins,
davits, tilted outboard, rudders etc. Do not rely on manufacturers stated LOA – this may not include
pushpits, pulpits, rudders etc;
HARBOUR means all the land, adjacent water and buildings occupied by or under the control of Dart
Harbour including slipways, pontoons, mud berths, moorings, or any other facility for launching,
navigating, mooring or berthing a Boat;
BERTHING means the facilities made available to the OWNER and the OWNER'S PARTY at the
HARBOUR at prevailing tariffs, inc. but not limited to water points and waste and refuse disposal;
LICENCE HOLDER includes any person or corporate body who, as principal or agent, has entered into a
Berthing Licence, Private Tackle Mooring Licence, Private Tackle Running Mooring Licence, Private
Tackle Commercial Mooring Licence, Private Tackle Commercial Multiple Mooring Licence or an
occupational licence with Dart Harbour;
OWNER includes any person or corporate body who, as principal or agent, has entered into a Berthing
Agreement or a Private Tackle Mooring Licence, Private Tackle Running Mooring Licence, Private
Tackle Commercial Mooring Licence, Private Tackle Commercial Multiple Mooring Licence or
occupational licence with Dart Harbour and any charterer, master, agent or other person for the time
being in charge of the BOAT, excluding Dart Harbour;
OWNER’S PARTY means the OWNER’S crew, guests, customers or other visitors on the BOAT or at the
HARBOUR.

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PRIVATE TACKLE MOORING LICENCE means a licence granted by Dart Harbour for the TERM by which
the OWNER is licenced to have its own mooring tackle laid at the BERTH and to use that tackle for the
BOAT. It includes individual Private Tackle Mooring Licences, Private Tackle Running Mooring Licences,
Private Tackle Commercial Mooring Licences and Private Tackle Commercial Multiple Mooring
Licences. Schedules 1, 2, 3 and 4 apply to PRIVATE TACKLE MOORING LICENCES.

SCHEDULE 2 - TERMS AND CONDITIONS RELATING TO ALL BERTHS

1. THE LICENCE
1.1. Dart Harbour retains all rights of possession in respect of the BERTH, save in respect of any
BERTH over fundus or foreshore which is owned or leased by the OWNER.
1.2. The licence created by this Agreement shall not be automatically renewed but will end on
conclusion of the TERM unless terminated sooner by Dart Harbour under the provisions of
Clause 6 of this Schedule 2.
1.3. By paying the invoice of Dart Harbour the OWNER accepts the terms and conditions set out in
these Schedules.
1.4. The OWNER is referred to Dart Harbour’s Terms of Business booklet in relation to specific
technical information and advice associated with different berth types and mooring categories
1.5. This Agreement and the rights created by it are personal to the OWNER and relate specifically to
the BOAT. It may not be transferred or assigned to a new OWNER or to a different BOAT, either
temporarily or permanently, without the express written consent of Dart Harbour. The
Agreement is not intended to confer any benefit under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties)
Act 1999 on any person unless they are named as a party to this Agreement.
1.6. In the case of an OWNER which is a Company or partnership any change of control affecting
more than 20% of the share capital or partnership interest shall be disclosed to Dart Harbour
who shall be entitled to satisfy itself that the change of control is a genuine arm’s length
transaction and not a mechanism to circumvent any mooring waiting list.
1.7. At any time when the BERTH is not occupied by the BOAT Dart Harbour shall be free to permit
its use by any other boat without paying compensation or giving any discount to the OWNER.
1.8. Within 7 days of any agreement for the sale, transfer or mortgage of the BOAT the OWNER shall
notify Dart Harbour in writing of the name, address and telephone numbers of the Purchaser,
Transferee or Mortgagee, as the case may be.
2. PAYMENT
2.1. Payment of the BERTHING CHARGE should be made to Dart Harbour in accordance with the
dates specified and any ADDITIONAL CHARGES, together with VAT should be paid on receipt of
invoice. Timely payment to Dart Harbour of all sums due is a strict condition of the Agreement.
Dart Harbour has special statutory rights and powers in relation to late payment. These rights
are not affected by the terms of the Agreement.
2.2. Dart Harbour reserves the right to charge interest on any amount which is overdue by more
than 14 days at the rate of 4% above Barclays Bank Plc base rate from time to time.
2.3. Dart Harbour infers that payment of the BERTHING CHARGE implies acceptance of appropriate
terms and conditions in this Agreement and terms of business.
3. LIABILITY, INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE
3.1. Dart Harbour shall not be liable for any loss or damage caused by any event or circumstance
beyond its control (such as, but not limited to, extreme weather conditions, the actions of third
parties not employed by it or any defect in any boat, gear, equipment or facility); this extends
to loss or damage to Boats, gear, equipment or other goods left at the HARBOUR or the BERTH
or any cessation or interruption of BERTHING.
3.2. Dart Harbour shall take reasonable steps to maintain the services and facilities at the BERTH in
reasonably good working order. Subject to this the BOAT, gear, equipment and other goods are
left at the BERTH at the OWNER’S own risk and the OWNERS must ensure that they have
appropriate insurance against all relevant risks.
3.3. Dart Harbour shall not be under any duty to salvage or preserve an OWNER’s Boat or other
property from the consequences of any defect in the Boat or property unless it shall have been
expressly engaged to do so by the OWNER on commercial terms. Similarly Dart Harbour shall
not be under any duty to salvage or preserve an OWNER’s Boat or other property from the
consequences of an accident for which Dart Harbour is not responsible. However Dart Harbour

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reserves the right to do so in any appropriate circumstances, particularly where a risk is posed
to the safety of people, property, navigation or the environment. Where it does so it shall be
entitled to charge the OWNER concerned on a normal commercial charging basis.
3.4. Dart Harbour shall not, in any case, have any liability to the OWNER or any third party for
consequential or indirect losses or for any losses relating to any business of the OWNER such as
loss of profit or turnover.
3.5. The OWNER and OWNER'S PARTY may themselves be liable for any loss or damage caused by
them, their crew or the BOAT and it is a condition of this Agreement that they shall at all times
during the TERM maintain adequate insurance including third party liability and public liability
cover against the liabilities of the OWNER, and OWNER’S PARTY for not less than £3,000,000
per incident including wreck removal, counter pollution and salvage costs. Further, and, where
appropriate, the OWNER shall hold Employers’ Liability cover to at least the statutory
minimum. The OWNER shall not cancel surrender or materially alter the terms of any part of
these insurances without the prior written consent of Dart Harbour.
3.6. The OWNER shall, if requested, be obliged to produce evidence to Dart Harbour of all such
insurances within 2 days of being requested to do so by Dart Harbour. If the insurances have
lapsed or been withdrawn or avoided, then Dart Harbour shall, as agents for the OWNER, have
the right to remove the BOAT from the BERTH and either to place it ashore on hard standing or
to place it on a mooring or staging or other facility in the Harbour or elsewhere. The costs of
any such removal shall be chargeable by Dart Harbour to the OWNER at normal commercial
rates.
4. CHANGE OF DETAILS
4.1. The OWNER must notify Dart Harbour in writing of the details of any change of name of the
BOAT or change of address, telephone number or email address of the OWNER
5. BERTH ALLOCATION
5.1. The physical layout of the HARBOUR and the varying needs and obligations of Dart Harbour and
users of the HARBOUR require that Dart Harbour retains absolute control of BERTH allocation
save in respect of any BERTH over fundus or foreshore which is owned or leased by the
OWNER. Accordingly (with the limited exception referred to in the preceding term) the
OWNER shall not be entitled to the exclusive use of any particular BERTH but shall use such
BERTH as is from time to time allocated to him by Dart Harbour.
6. TERMINATION BY DART HARBOUR
6.1. Dart Harbour shall have the right (without prejudice to any other rights in respect of breaches of
the terms of this Agreement by the OWNER) to terminate this Agreement in the manner set
out in this Clause 6 in the event of any breach by the OWNER of this Agreement;
6.2. Having regard to the nature and seriousness of the breach and the risk it poses for the safety of
navigation, financial or other security of Dart Harbour and/or of users of the HARBOUR and if
the breach is capable of remedy, Dart Harbour may serve notice on the OWNER requiring him
to remedy the breach within a specified time. Where the breach is serious or poses an
immediate risk or threat to the health, safety or welfare of any other person or property the
time specified for remedy may be immediate or extremely short. If the OWNER fails to effect
the remedy within that time, or if the breach is not capable of remedy, Dart Harbour may serve
notice on the OWNER requiring him to remove the BOAT from the BERTH immediately.
6.3. If the OWNER fails to remove the Boat on termination of the Agreement whether under this
Condition or otherwise, Dart Harbour shall be entitled: to charge the OWNER at Dart
Harbour’s 24 hour rate for overnight visitors for each day between termination of the
Agreement and the actual date of removal of the BOAT from the BERTH; and/or
6.4. At the OWNER's risk to remove the Boat from the BERTH and secure it elsewhere and charge
the OWNER with all fees and expenses arising out of the removal including alternative berthing
fees, craning out and storage charges
6.5. Notice of termination shall be served personally on the OWNER or sent by registered post or
recorded delivery service to the OWNER‘s last known address.
7. TERMINATION BY OWNER
7.1. Notice of intention to relinquish a BERTH at the end of the current TERM should be given to
Dart Harbour in writing by 31st December during the TERM;
7.2. If an OWNER wishes to relinquish the BERTH during the TERM Dart Harbour will use reasonable
endeavours to re-licence the BERTH. However until such time as the BERTH has been re-
licenced the OWNER remains responsible for payment of the BERTHING CHARGE. Once Dart
Harbour has re-licenced the BERTH an administration charge equal to one month’s BERTHING
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CHARGE will be made and a proportionate refund will then follow. For example, if in June a
BERTH is relinquished and re-let from the 1st of July a refund from the 1st August to the 31st
March may be applicable (8/12ths of the BERTHING CHARGE paid).
7.3. On relinquishment of a BERTH the OWNER will simultaneously relinquish any related tender
berth.

8. BYELAWS & REGULATIONS


8.1. The OWNER shall at all times act reasonably and responsibly towards Dart Harbour, its staff and
users of the HARBOUR and shall at all times observe and comply with the BYELAWS and any
GENERAL DIRECTIONS and shall ensure that the OWNER'S PARTY are aware of and comply with
the BYELAWS and any GENERAL DIRECTIONS.
9. NAME OF THE BOAT. The BOAT must be named and the name clearly displayed on the hull. Bona-
fide tenders must be marked “T/T name of parent vessel”.
10. HARBOUR DUES STICKER The prominent display of a current Harbour Dues Sticker is mandatory.
11. APPOINTMENT OF AGENT/EMERGENCY CONTACT
11.1. IT IS MANDATORY FOR ALL OWNERS TO APPOINT AN AGENT. This can be a friend or a
professional, but they must have agreed to act as the OWNER’s agent. A list of professional
agents is available from the Harbour Office. An agent is a locally based person who can act on
the OWNER’s behalf at such times that the OWNER is unavailable to tend the BOAT. The
OWNER should visually check the BOAT daily, board and inspect the BOAT at least twice
weekly, more often if bad weather is forecast. If the OWNER is unable to carry out these
inspections they must arrange for their agent to carry them out for them.
12. OWNER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
12.1. The licence is granted on the condition that each of the following representations and
warranties is and remains true at all times during the LICENCE:
12.1.1. You are the legal and/or beneficial owner of the BOAT or are otherwise lawfully in
possession of the BOAT and duly authorised to act as agent on the legal or beneficial
owner's behalf and you have full power to enter into this Agreement; and
12.1.2. You are the agent for and the leader of the OWNER'S PARTY and authorised to enter
into legally binding relations as agent on behalf of all persons within the OWNER'S PARTY;
and
12.1.3. The BOAT and the OWNER are presently and will throughout the TERM be insured
against third party and public liability risks for not less than £3M per incident including
wreck removal, counter pollution and salvage costs and, if appropriate, for Employer’s
Liability Insurance in accordance with current legal requirements; and
12.1.4. In the case of a Commercial BERTH the BOAT is presently and will throughout the TERM
remain coded by the MCA for commercial use or licenced by South Hams District Council
for the carriage of a maximum of 12 passengers in harbour limits; and You will continue to
operate the BOAT on a commercial basis during the term of this licence with a view to
profit.

SCHEDULE 3 - ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR PRIVATE TACKLE MOORING LICENCES
AND PRIVATE TACKLE COMMERCIAL MOORING LICENCES

1. The terms and conditions of this Schedule apply in addition to those of Schedules 1 and 2, as
applicable.

2. Berth Allocation. The physical layout of the HARBOUR and the varying needs and obligations of Dart
Harbour and users of the HARBOUR require that Dart Harbour retains absolute control of BERTH
allocation. Accordingly the OWNER of a PRIVATE TACKLE MOORING LICENCE (other than one
situated on fundus or foreshore owned or leased by the OWNER) may be required to reposition or
relay the tackle at another position in the HARBOUR during the TERM at the direction of Dart
Harbour. In such event Dart Harbour will, to the extent practicable, offer to effect the movement at
cost.
3. Private Running Mooring Licence, Private Mooring Licence, Commercial Mooring Licence
3.1. Licences for running moorings attached to private property to which there is no public right of
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access will normally be issued to the property owner (who may not be the end user of the
mooring) unless the property owner notifies Dart Harbour in writing that the licence is to be
issued to a nominated third party.
3.2. The mooring shall be lifted for inspection or otherwise inspected at the expense of the licence
holder on an annual basis or as and when Dart Harbour directs and the licence holder shall
promptly effect all necessary repairs and replacements. Dart Harbour shall have the right to
require at any time the production of a certificate from a competent mooring contractor or
appropriate surveyor as to the adequacy of the mooring and the state of the maintenance thereof.
3.3. The mooring is to be kept in good order. If the mooring falls into a state of disrepair it will not be re-
licenced. Failure to remove the unlicensed mooring from the river within fourteen days of the
expiry of a licence will result in Dart Harbour lifting the mooring at the Owner’s expense. In
congested areas Dart Harbour shall have the right to insist upon the use of weighted line.

3.4. In the event that a business that uses licenced mooring is to be sold to a new owner Dart
Harbour is to be notified in writing in advance and will normally issue a new licence to the new
owner of such a business providing that Dart Harbour's conditions for re-issue are met.

SCHEDULE 4 - ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR PRIVATE TACKLE COMMERCIAL MULTIPLE
MOORING LICENCES

1. The terms and conditions of this Schedule apply in addition to those of Schedules 1, 2 and 3, as
applicable:
2. In the event that a business that uses multiple licenced moorings is to be sold to a new owner
Dart Harbour is to be notified in writing in advance and will normally issue new licences to the new
owner of such a business providing that the Dart Harbour's conditions for re-issue are met and the
moorings are re-licenced to the new owner en bloc. Any moorings that the new owner does not
wish to assume will be relinquished.
3. Each BERTH and each space on a pontoon will be licenced for one vessel only. Each BERTH and
each space on a pontoon requires a separate licence.
4. Each BERTH and space on a pontoon are to be marked with appropriate identification of the
BERTH or space on a pontoon which must be unique to the LICENCE HOLDER.
The BERTHs and spaces on a pontoon may only be used by BOATs the details of which have been given
to Dart Harbour prior to the use of any mooring or BERTH. A visiting vessel may use a BERTH or space
on a pontoon on condition that it is not left unattended for more than 18 hours out of 24 hours and
does not remain within the HARBOUR for longer than 14 days without the consent of DART HARBOUR.

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ANNEX E – WAITING LIST APPLICATION FORMS

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GLOSSARY. ACRONYMS and ABREVIATIONS

AONB Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty


(This is almost the entire length of the River
Dart)
CHA Competent Harbour Authority

DHNA Dart Harbour and Navigation Authority

Dinghy A small boat on which harbour dues are payable

HRO Harbour Revision Order

LOA Length Overall

LWL Low Water Landing

MCA Marine and Coastguard Agency

MLW Mean Low Water

MHW Mean High Water

MHWS Mean High Water Springs

MMO Marine Management Organisation

PTML Private Tackle Mooring Licence

Tender A small boat used to access a larger main boat


on which harbour dues are not payable.

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ANNEX F – OVERVIEW AND MAP OF THE RIVER DART

CATEGORISATION OF THE RIVER

Proceeding downstream from Totnes:

(1) Weir to Old Bridge – a mix of ‘Undeveloped’ and ‘Traditional’ trot moorings. It is likely that the
moorings in the Mill Tail will have to be abandoned in the next few years due to siltation. Otherwise no
change is envisaged. Serious unsightly litter such as supermarket trolleys in the Mill Tail below the
bridge will be removed as necessary.

(2) Old Bridge to Baltic Wharf – a ‘Developed’ area with trot moorings; turning area at Steamer
Quay. Little, if any, scope for further mooring development although Dart Harbour will, as a long-term
aim, seek to try to improve facilities for visiting boats. The Authority has cleared the ship turning bay of
old trees, litter etc. and will do so again as necessary.

(3) Baltic Wharf - plans continue for the development of Baltic Wharf Provided that reasonable
conditions are met regarding public access, disabled access, and the provision of some temporary
berthing facilities for visitors, any proposals will be considered sympathetically. From Baltic Wharf,
Home Reach, Fleet Mill Reach, Sharpham, including ‘The hole in the wall’, to Ashprington Point – this
area of outstanding beauty is currently completely ‘Undeveloped’ and no moorings will be permitted.
Landing facilities exist at Sharpham. Restoration of the old South Quay at Sharpham for public access is
a possibility but this will not include moorings. Some improvements to improve public access on the
North Quay are likely to be considered. Discussions are ongoing regarding ‘the hole in the wall’. It is
likely that some repair of the river bank walls and stabilisation of the ‘gap’ will occur at some time as
there is some concern about the stability of the present configuration.

(4) Duncannon – this is a ‘Traditional’ area. No further moorings will be permitted in this area.

(5) From Duncannon to Stoke Gabriel – the river is ‘Undeveloped’ and this will continue although
the area near the West Bank just downstream of the mouth of Bow Creek is used as an unofficial
anchorage in appropriate weather.

(6) Bow Creek to Tuckenhay – this is of great natural beauty, a haven for birds, and is currently
undeveloped. It will remain so. A favourite spot for anchoring small craft temporarily at appropriate
states of the tide exists near the mouth of the Creek, near the Ashprington bank.

(7) Tuckenhay – a small line of Authority trots exists. No additional moorings will be laid and indeed
some may be removed and relocated if there is no demand for them.

(8) Stoke Gabriel Creek – traditional swinging moorings are in use for small craft and there is the
Dart Harbour pontoon. The sluice will be opened during the winter (except for the Christmas period) to
facilitate the flushing out process.

(9) Middle Back Shoal to Blackness Point (West Side) – traditional mooring area although there is
one short line of trot buoys opposite Stoke Gabriel, which are of very long standing. Access to moorings
in this area is historically difficult, as it is a long run by dinghy from Dittisham or Stoke Gabriel. However
the continuing developments at Blackness may ease this problem. No overall increase in moorings is
likely and indeed if the mud moorings continue to be difficult to let then some of them will be removed
and possibly relocated elsewhere on the river.

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(10) Stoke Gabriel to Pig Hole Point (East Side) – traditional area. No increase in moorings proposed
but it may be possible to relocate a limited number of the difficult to let mud moorings from the West
bank in this area.

(11) Pig Hole Point to Sandridge Boat House – undeveloped area. No moorings to be permitted.

(12) Mouth of Dittisham Creek – undeveloped area used as an unofficial anchorage during the peak
season. No development to be permitted.

(13) Dittisham Creek – traditional laying up area. Much of the beach and fundus is not leased to the
Authority.

(14) Sandridge to Greenway (Ebb Channel) – traditional area consisting of Authority moorings and
some private moorings particularly close to the foreshore at Hunterswood. No further moorings will be
permitted.

(15) Galmpton Creek – historically ‘Developed’ despite its shallow depth. There has been
reinstatement of disused privately owned commercial moorings in this area.

(16) Higher Gurrow Point to Lower Gurrow Point – undeveloped area, no development to be
permitted.

(17) Lower Gurrow Point to Vipers Quay (Dittisham) – the Traditional pattern of swinging moorings
serving Dittisham is to be preserved. No increase in mooring numbers is proposed or likely to be
permitted, although if the size of the Visitors’ Moorings in the Channel opposite Greenway is increased,
some rearrangement and clustering of moorings by size may be necessary. Pleasure vessels use the area
off Greenway Quay for turning.

(18) Vipers Quay to Parsons Mud – undeveloped area used as an unofficial anchorage below
Anchorstone. No additional moorings to be permitted.

(19) Parsons Mud/Maypool/ Kilngate – this area has a mixture of traditional moorings and also
includes areas that are undeveloped. No change envisaged although some thinning out may occur by
agreement and natural wastage.

(20) Kilngate to Old Mill Creek – trot moorings with a few traditional moorings.

(21) Old Mill Creek (Excluding Navy Exercise Area – see later) – the mouth of the creek has trot and
traditional moorings, largely on private fundus. There are some small moored pontoons on the South
side of the mouth of the Creek. Trot moorings follow the narrow navigable line of the channel, part way
up to the boatyards.

(22) Noss on Dart – Planning Permission (2016 Outline) is being submitted for a major development
on this site including houses, hotel, and educational use. As this is the last site on the river offering deep
water access at all states of the tide the Authority is amenable to see sensitive development which
exploits this for maritime and associated use as much as possible. Some DHNA moorings may be
relocated in this area as a result of the new marina developments.

(23) Navy Exercise Area – this is the large area of the river off the mouth of Old Mill Creek where
there is a substantial number of large yellow swinging moorings used by BRNC. There are also some
moored pontoons. BRNC’s requirements are kept under regular review and, as indicated above, if Dart
Harbour finds itself in a position to develop any part of this area for moorings there will be a further
period of consultation. Overall during the 5 years the current policy has been in force there has been no
increase in the total number of Authority moorings on the river.

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(24) Noss/Sandquay to Lower Ferry – this is the most intensively developed area of the river and it
includes central Dartmouth and Kingswear. The AONB Management Plan gives a total figure of some
6000 moorings within the entire South Devon AONB area; approximately a quarter of which are located
between Noss and the Lower Ferry. Strong representations have been received, in the past, from
Dartmouth Town Council arguing that any increase in moorings in this area would further exacerbate
the existing serious pressures on shore facilities, particularly public car parking.

The Sandquay area provides the ship turning area for the Port and as the continuing development of
Dartmouth as a port is a key element in Dart Harbour’s future strategy, this clear area of river must be
retained.

(25) Lower Ferry to Castle – this area has trot moorings licensed to RDYC on the Kingswear bank
(which are emptied in the winter because of adverse weather) and a traditional pattern of moorings in
the Bight with vessels being re-located during the winter for safety. No changes are envisaged although
some further thinning of moorings may occur in the Warfleet / Bight area by natural wastage.

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