Launching at Dittisham

Black · 12 April 2014, 18:02

I've seen a fair few threads on Dittisham on here, so hoping for some advice.

I'm planning to use the lower carpark and launch the SIB directly from there.

Is that possible at all states of tide or am I going to wading through mud to get afloat?

Max... · 12 April 2014, 18:56

Was there last summer, lovely place but from there you will get muddy at times. We parked by the pub and carried the SIB over the jetty to launch there and then left the Landy further up the hill. Bit of a 'Chelsea on sea Audi-Beemer block in traffic jam' in summer though...

There is a slip down river (black marine or something?) which we might do next time or leave the SIB in the field run by the cafe guys opposite the upper ferry.

Black · 12 April 2014, 19:13

Thanks for the reply Max.

I was considering Outdoor and Indoor Boat and Trailer Storage in Totnes and Dartmouth | Blackness Marine to make the whole thing heaps easier, rather than wading through mud to launch, get the 380 floating!

Max... · 12 April 2014, 19:18

Yes, that's the place, meant to check it out last summer but never got round there, I'm sure some locals on here will let you know.

Edit: I just checked the prices, not cheap...

CUSAC · 12 April 2014, 20:33

I remember going kayaking from the car park a few years ago and it was very muddy (and pretty soft mud at that). No idea on what state of the tide that was though.

Max... · 12 April 2014, 22:46

Link here with zone info:

http://www.rib.net/forum/f19/dittish...art-57046.html

Black · 13 April 2014, 19:17

Has anyone tried launching at this small creek in Dartmouth?

ribraff · 13 April 2014, 20:13

Warfleet is pretty easy on the top of the tide, you wouldn't want to walk down the beach on a low one to launch though!
There was someone on ferry slip in a disco launching a 380, was that you?

Black · 13 April 2014, 20:23

That wasn't Ed, though I we do have a Disco3! I was thinking of giving that or Warfleet a try one afternoon/evening this week.

Hoping to be out on the water on Tuesday if Paul Tilley can find the leak we have in the front chamber and fix it for me tomorrow - fingers crossed

lakelandterrier · 14 April 2014, 09:55

I'd launch from public slip by the higher ferry as opposed to Warfleet creek. It's free!
Dittisham's only 15 min upriver.
I'll drop you a pm
LT

Black · 14 April 2014, 15:20

I quick recce today shows that there is plenty of mud a Dittisham at low water!

Warfleet is as you say LT not so easy, and the best option is fairly clearly the ferry slip in Dartmouth, the only unknown being parking.

Anyone any great tips apart from taking chance on the road or the park and ride?

lakelandterrier · 14 April 2014, 17:22

Always worth checking for a slot along the embankment, otherwise the Mayors carpark before opting for the P&R. If you're afloat and Mrs B is happy to look for a space you could pick her up from the South embankment - widens the parking opportunities a bit.

Black · 18 April 2014, 17:10

Hi LT,

Think we might have been tied up next to you at the quay in Dartmouth today.

Hope you had a good day on the water?

lakelandterrier · 18 April 2014, 18:39

Hi Black,

Yes, I thought that might be your smart Bombard we tied up to this morning -nice looking boat - didn't see you either!

We had a really good day - launched at 0930, stuck noses out first thing - but very cold wind, then cup of coffee at the Dart Cafe, quick fly around Start Bay, back in for lunch & then shot up to Berry Head to meet my brother on his first voyage in his fibreglass thing with sticks and rags attached. This afternoon was great, on wind, some nice waves to play in and lots of sun - clocked up 40NM today, with 37.4kt top speed.

bit of fresh sole fro tea, then out for a beer

That's a good day

How was your day?
LT

Black · 18 April 2014, 19:49

Sounds like a great day out.

We launched at the Ferry slip, no problem at all. Headed up the river to Cornworthy, at which point the kids were a little cold, so back down stream to tie up in Dartmouth - where we saw your cracking looking boat - we were all very jealous!

Sandwiches eaten overlooking the inner harbour, then a very expensive trip to D'art Gallery!

Pumping up the boat in on the playing field opposite the slipway was perfect, as the girls could play on the playground, while I boat bimbled.

We saw the most amazing house on the right hand side of the river past Noss Marina, with a hydraulic launching cradle for a 28ft (ish) launch and a large Cobra RIB at the end of the jetty - I need to start doing the lottery

Just finished Fish and Chips from Rockfish takeaway, which went down very well.