Anchoring on the River Dart

clyst said:
Anchorstone up stream.
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Yes just S of the anchorstone, or carry on past Galmpton, anchor between there and Blackness. You may well see us in either location, we will be escaping from the cannon firing to end the rowing races, our dogs hate it!

There are also other places further upriver that you can anchor, but you'll be well away from any civilisation or facilities, which will please some.

You can also anchor just above the Higher Ferry.
 
I spoke to the harbour master there about this last week. there is anchoring right opposite town quay for 6 or so boats in a line the far side off kingswear and the marina there. look for the 65 ft grey luxury motor cruiser moored there. just next to that. beware, the ground is not that clean. use a trip.
I would anchor upriver near dittisham. just south of the restriction there where the great rock is, and you have to stay to starboard going up. there were large yachts anchored there on your port side. In dartmouth itself you still have to pay river dues. its not that much.
enjoy !
 
wiggy said:
I draw 1.8m and want to anchor for a couple of days early next week. Where should I go other than the main anchorage by Darthaven?
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Was one of our favourite rivers when we were UK based. Our house is called Anchorstone. I would anchor up near the AnchorStone and have a few pints in Dittisham. It can seem like space is tight by at 47ft with 2.1m needed to float we used to find space easily enough. We also used to Anchor off the Marina and dinghy to the Royal Dart fro a beer or three,
 
Would be interested to know if the block of new flats on the D'mouth side opposite the fuel barge have been finished yet. When we were there early June the sign said "Ready for the regatta" and at the time I thought "No chance!"
 
temptress said:
Was one of our favourite rivers when we were UK based. Our house is called Anchorstone. I would anchor up near the AnchorStone and have a few pints in Dittisham. It can seem like space is tight by at 47ft with 2.1m needed to float we used to find space easily enough. We also used to Anchor off the Marina and dinghy to the Royal Dart fro a beer or three,
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If heading for the Anchorstone is the anchorage on the east or west side of the channel?
 
I find the town anchorage tends to be unpredictable at turn of tide.

I think you can anchor opposite Dart Marina, upstream and clear of the ferry and power cables off the east bank.
The chap in the harbour launch confirmed this to me but I have never tried it. Anyone used this spot?
 
I have, holding is good.

If you do anchor in the main anchorage it is a requirement/recommended that you are aboard at the change of tides as there have been many coming togethers. I witnessed 4 different boats hitting others just a few days ago, luckily little damage seemed to be done, but it is a slight worry as we are moored by the anchorage!
 
longjohnsilver said:
I have, holding is good.

If you do anchor in the main anchorage it is a requirement/recommended that you are aboard at the change of tides as there have been many coming togethers. I witnessed 4 different boats hitting others just a few days ago, luckily little damage seemed to be done, but it is a slight worry as we are moored by the anchorage!
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Thanks for that.

The anchorage is a strange place, one minute you are 50 yards away from the next boat, next you are in touching distance.
 
I've also anchored a bit further upstream, under the north bank just above the moorings at Flat Owers, near the Sandridge Boathouse. Quite peaceful, but I don't know if it's an officially 'sanctioned' place to anchor.
 
If you have time go up stream to the top of Bow Creek. Anchor here at the endge of deep channel. Get you dinghy out and go up Bow Creek to the pub in Tuckenhay! It's great.

If you are feeling very brave then on a high spring tide creep up there in the boat and dry against the wall. It is possible with 1.8.

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Best quiet anchorage is just downstream of Blackness point., but it is quiet.

Anchor stone is also good for D'sum and on the west side of the channel below the red post, and above the moorings.

Above the Upper ferry is possible but the ground is not good for anchors and as a result it is better if you moor with an anchor up and down stream both well set in. There is a big Cat on a mooring so possible to anchor between it and the shore.

Mooring also applies to the main anchorage but during regatta it will be chaos. I normally will be at one the anchorages mentioned although on the college buoys for the regatta.
 
Wish I had my boat in the UK... Love dart week... But will be their this year, I have chartered one on the houses overlooking dart marina for the week.
 
Just a cautionary note on Anchor Stone anchorage.
The bottom shelves away very quickly due to the amount of water going through between Ditsum and Greenaway and you will need to make sure your anchor is well set.
It’s possible to go from 2 mtrs to 15mtrs + tide in the distance of 100yrds, so scope is also a consideration as swinging room is also limited due to the moorings and the Stone itself, and of course there is always Parsons Mud!!
It is also springs this weekend so there will be quite a considerable amount of water going down with all this liquid sunshine we are having at the moment, which also takes a lot of water that comes off the Moors.
I was there last month and it’s a lovely place to anchor in quiet weather conditions, but I think I would try one of the other suggested anchorages above, this weekend.

Only personal choice of course, and not wanting to discourage you in any way. :encouragement:

Dartmouth Regatta is great, have a great time , and hope the weather improves.

Philip
 
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