New Slipway - Dartmouth

[rbcoomer]

South Hams council have announced that a new slipway will be constructed as the existing one is too narrow, being eroded and had nothing to stop vehicles falling off the sides! Great to see that a few councils actually recognise the value of the boating community...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-14681836

 

[longjohnsilver]

Should be completed this winter, wide enough for several cars/trailers. Will be a great improvement.

 

[aquapower]

What about parking for car and trailer?

 

[longjohnsilver]

What about parking for car and trailer?

Trailers can be parked in Coronation Park, cars are more of a problem.......

 

[aquapower]

Trailers can be parked in Coronation Park, cars are more of a problem.......

Thanks, think will stick with Brixham and leave trailer at dartside as I usualy leave there for two weeks when I bring the ryds with me.

 

[rbcoomer]

Parking will always be an issue in Dartmouth and I can't see a fix that wouldn't spoil the town.

However I find it refreshing to see a local council investing in marine facilities of any kind - even in a place like Dartmouth that relies on marine trade and tourism. I use the small slipway in Totnes when using the Dart, but only because I'm the wrong side of the river for Dartmouth and the Ferry gets a bit costly when towing!

 

[longjohnsilver]

Parking will always be an issue in Dartmouth and I can't see a fix that wouldn't spoil the town.

However I find it refreshing to see a local council investing in marine facilities of any kind - even in a place like Dartmouth that relies on marine trade and tourism. I use the small slipway in Totnes when using the Dart, but only because I'm the wrong side of the river for Dartmouth and the Ferry gets a bit costly when towing!

Buy a book of 20 tickets for the higher ferry for £25, 2 tickets in total for car and trailer so £2.50 in total. I'd call that good value.

 

[Csail]

Talking of slipways why can't councils provide more free slips around the country? Very few here and the ones i know you need to pay or get a key to use it.Then they wonder why the youngsters are hanging about on the street rather than dinghy sailing,fishing,diving etc.