River & Sea Activities
We are on a river by the sea with a stunning coastline - the best way to see it is on a boat!
We have quite a few - see them here and grab a lifejacket!
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NONSTOP Sail
LEARN TO SAIL WITH THE BEST IN BEAUTIFUL DARTMOUTH
NONSTOP Sail is the leading sailing school in the West Country, offering:
RYA practical and shorebased courses
Adventure Sailing around Britain, in the Caribbean and across the Atlantic
Weekend sailing trips
Pop into our office on 11 Smith St and book a course
NONSTOP Sail
11 Smith Street, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9ZZ
t: 01803 833399
e: email
w: www.nonstopsail.com
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Marshall's Sailing School
Tuition and boat Hire
Sailing lessons at all levels, novice to expert
Sympathetic, experienced Senior RYA Instructors
RYA courses
Racing Tuition
Ladies' Courses
Children's Topper Sessions
Traditional Lug Sail boats for hire
Based at Dittisham Sailing Club (on The Ham)
Marshall's Sailing School
1 Post Box Cottage, New Road, Stoke Fleming, Devon, TQ6 0NR
t: 01803 770246/07973 520515
e: email
w: www.marshallsailing.co.uk
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Lady Kristiana
Discover Dartmouth and the West Country in comfort with a crewed charter aboard Lady Kristiana. Daily, weekend or week long charters available on luxurious and spacious power catamaran with full climate controlled cabins and en-suite bathrooms.
MCA certified for 15 people to 60 miles offshore (cat 2). Call 07740 177133 or visit www.ladykristiana.com for more details.
Lady Kristiana
QED Marine Systems, 18-19 Bridgwater Court, Oldmixon Crescent, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 9AY
t: 07740 177133
e: email
w: www.ladykristiana.com
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River Link
CRUISING IN STYLE ON THE BEAUTIFUL RIVER DART
Coastal & Wildlife Cruises, Circular Cruises from Dartmouth, Private Charter for Your Special Event, Greenway Gardens Tour, River Boat Jazz Cruise with Buffet, Dartmouth to Totnes (Apr-Oct) Round Robin Inclusive Tour, River Cruise, Steam Train, Open Top Bus
River Link
Dart Pleasure Craft Ltd, 5 Lower Street, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9AJ
t: 01803 834488
e: email
w: www.riverlink.co.uk
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Dartmouth Boat Hire Centre
* Be Skipper for the day * Explore the enchanting River Dart from Dartmouth to Totnes * Stop for lunch at a pub or take a picnic * Price includes life jackets, fuel and river charts * Safety checked boats
Not feeling confident yet? ? take advantage of our skippered trips, to start you off or for the day!!
Dartmouth Boat Hire Centre
Kiosk by the Bandstand, North Embankment, Dartmouth, Devon,
t: 01803 834600
e: email
w: www.dartmouth-boat-hire.co.uk
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Bassillica Fishing Charters Dartmouth
Welcome to Bassillica Fishing Charters, sea and river fishing charters on the South Coast of Devon and located on the river Dart in Dartmouth.
We offer sea charter fishing out of Dartmouth on the Bassillica for a fun and safe trip to find and catch the fish. Rods, reels and bait are available as well as light refreshments of hot and cold drinks and packed lunchs can be arranged for your sea fishing trip.
You will be fishing the the Skerries and channel wrecks off the coast of Dartmouth for a wide variety of species including.
Why not bring the wife or girlfriend down as well for an experience that she will not forget. We have teamed up with a local cookery school offering you the chance to learn to cook your catch and then to sit down and to dinner which will include the fish you have caught and cooked.
Bassillica Fishing Charters Dartmouth
River Dart, Dartmouth, Devon,
t: 01953 887717/07866 806585
e: email
w: www.bassillicacharters.co.uk
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Falcon of Dartmouth
Falcon of Dartmouth is a 31 foot boat operated by owner and skipper Tony Hoyle specialising in Coastal and Dart Estuary trips with an emphasis on watching seabirds, seals and other wildlife such as Peregrine Falcons, and sometimes basking sharks, dolphins, turtles and sunfish. A coastal trip for 2-3 hours on Falcon will take passengers to inaccessible coves under the spectacular cliffs and around to the Mewstone Rocks, home to the most easterly colony of Atlantic Grey Seals. The Dart Estuary and its tranquility and beauty can be explored at a slow pace in small groups. The explorations are informative and entertaining.
Licensed for 12 passengers, falcon operates daily 2 or 3 hour trips, but may be privately hired for trips for the whole day or evening where you can provide your own picnic lunch/supper.
The Stealth Sportsboat Charter Service
Explore the beauty and the charm of the remote parts of the South Devon coastline in a Stealth Sportsboat 6.5m RIB. MCA coded for 5 passengers, this unique catamaran hulled RIB with a hydrofoil will wing you in comfort and speed to thos remote coves and beaches. Call Peter on 07789 902388
The Stealth Sportsboat Charter Service
Devon,
t: 07789 902388
w: www.multihullboatservices.co.uk
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Dartmouth - Dittisham Ferry
The perfect way to visit Dittisham & Greenway Gardens Passenger vessels, Champion, Sturdy, and Warrior. Boats sail from double steps North Embankment, Dartmouth and the Pontoon at Dittisham. Look for a red and yellow boat.
Periods of Operation - 1st March to 31st October 2007/8 every day
Available for private hire all year round
Dartmouth - Dittisham Ferry
Devon,
t: 07818 001108
e: email
w: www.dartmouthdittishamferry.co.uk
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DART HARBOUR SEA SCHOOL
* An RYA Accredited School for Sail:Motor:Power.
* Full range of course for the novice to advanced
* Friendly professional instructors
* Short notice holiday refresher courses
* Boat deliveries & accompanied trips
* Mile builder and fast track specialist
DART HARBOUR SEA SCHOOL
24 South Town, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9BX
t: 01803 839339
e: email
w: www.dartharbourseaschool.co.uk
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Discovery Surf School
Surf lessons for all ages and levels with an emphasis on safe quality tuition in small groups.
Discovery Surf School is approved by the BSA and operates in South Devon all year round.
For more information contact Martin Connolly
Discovery Surf School
4 Belle Vue Rise, Hooe, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 9QD
t: 07813 639 622
e: email
w: www.discoverysurf.com
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Mountain Water Experience
Land and water-based adventurous activities using the South Devon Coast, Dartmoor National Park and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: climbing and abseiling; caving; coastal and moorland walking; coasteering; gorge walking; kayaking; assault course, high wire, zip line and archery and so much more...
Mountain Water Experience
Courtlands, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 4BN
t: 01548 550675
e: email
w: www.mountainwaterexperience.co.uk
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Dittisham Sailing School
Dittisham Sailing School offers you the opportunity to experience the beauty of the river Dart. We have a variety of motor and sailing boats to suit families or couples. We also offer sailing tuition with RYA qualified instructors, this can range from an introductory taster lesson for a complete beginner or a course to suit your requirements.
Dittisham Sailing School
Manor Street, Dittisham, Nr Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0EX
t: 01803 722365
e: email
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Dart Harbour Authority
A safe haven in South Devon.
The River Dart - 10 miles of navigable water from the castles in Dartmouth to the weir at Totnes.
Visitors' berths
Yacht Taxi Service
Dart Harbour Guide
Tide & weather information
VHF Channel 11 callsign DartNav
Dart Harbour Authority
6 Oxford Street, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9AL
t: 01803 832337
w: www.dartharbour.org
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Canoe Adventures
Canoe Adventures offers guided Voyageur 12-seat canoe touring for all ages and abilities year round. This is slow tourism and a kind of timetravel, with wooden paddles power-assisted by the silent tide and leaving only ripples behind. We work from beside The Maltsters Arms at Tuckenhay, at the head of Bow Creek off the lovely River Dart.
Canoe Adventures
1 Church Court, Harberton, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 7UG
t: 01803 865301
e: email
w: www.canoeadventures.co.uk
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Dart Yacht Skippered Day Charters
Exclusive Day Sailing trips from Dartmouth to Brix ham, Torquay, Salcombe, Start Bay and Torbay alongside the owner and skipper aboard yacht Enchantress.
Try an exclusive and personal sailing experience. No other passengers will be added giving you plenty of opportunity to try your hand at the helm (the steering wheel).
* Trips tailored for all abilities - beginner or regular sailor
* Taster days - try something new
* Brush up on your seamanship skills
* Pre flotilla holiday practice
* RYA Exam practice
* Confidence boosting days
* Skipper a yacht for a day
* Exclusivity - no other passengers added
* No exams:No rushing:No pressure
* Pure enjoyment
* All year round trips
* Special occasion gifts - Birthday/Christmas treats, Mother/Father's day presents
* Probably the best sailing trip on this Planet
* No foul weather gear is needed as we don't go out in bad weather
For further details and prices visit our website or contact Richard by phone.
Dart Yacht Skippered Day Charters
Dartmouth, Devon,
t: 01803 855485/07729 172977
e: email
w: www.dartyacht.co.uk
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African Queen
Alan and Hilary Owners/Skippers of the African Queen, welcome you to experience the joys of Dartmouth and the South Devon and Cornwall coast.
The African Queen offers a variety of pleasant trips, ranging from 2 hour evening trips, full and half days to weekly charters.
Try an evening picnic party of a half day fishing trip, or you may choose to stay aboard in the African Queen's homely accommodation and have a fun cruise along the coast with friends or family for a few days.
African Queen
c/o DHNA, Oxford Street, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9AL
t: 07885 246061
e: email
w: www.theafricanqueen.co.uk
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Greenway Quay & Ferry Service
Providing river cruises on the beautiful River Dart. Stopping at Agatha Christies Greenway Estate, Dittisham, Bow Creek & Sharpham Vineyard.
We also specialise in special family get-togethers, educational & corporate trips. Full commentary by John Risdon a respected author, local historian & geographer available. Our four vessels; Riviera Belle, The Swan, Dittisham Belle & Greenway Belle provide daily services on the River Dart.
For more information and for our operating times visit www.greenwayferry.co.uk or www.rivierabelle.co.uk
Greenway Quay & Ferry Service
Devon,
t: 01803 844010/07868 660199
e: email
w: www.greenwayferry.co.uk
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