Kingsbridge estuary

[Phil18]

Hi anybody got any knowledge of using the kingsbridge estuary in a sib, any hazards or places to be aware of?
Many thanks

[camelgas]

I have been up there a few years ago, you have to get your tides right as it dries out, best to get a chart for the area. I got an Imray one that just covers the harbour area, its ideal if you are on holiday there and plan on staying local.

[Phil18]

Cheers thanks for that anymore info you can think of would be great, cheapest place to launch boat etc
Cheers phil

[treerat]

I've not been up the estuary, but like many of them this end it'll dry.

I always use a combination of google earth, to get a look, feel of the place. Identify channels, areas I fancy going, pubs etc then walk this through on the Navtronics web app Navionics Webapp which can be printed, laminated and taken if required.

[Phil18]

Thanks treerat will have a look at that many thanks

[The Black Pig]

Originally Posted by Phil18

Hi anybody got any knowledge of using the kingsbridge estuary in a sib, any hazards or places to be aware of?
Many thanks

Hi,
Lots to be aware of:
Rocks at the sea end of the estuary only, but well marked, inside safe
The bar at the mouth of the estuary can be hazardous on an ebb tide with a stiff southerly wind, respect is due, mostly calm within estuary unless southerly blow
Frogmore, kings bridge, southpool accessible to approx +/- 2hrs either side of tide, kingsbridge more, check charts & tables all worth a visit, pubs in all as far as you can get
Habour dues payable, launching at many places south sands beach, mill bay, town slip at batson , kingsbridge small slip, frogmore on tide southpool on tide

I could go on

Lots to do in a sib enjoy

[Phil18]

Many thanks

[Phil18]

Are there any restrictions on using sib on beach around salcombe?

[Toonribber]

As far as I'm aware after years of visiting there are no restrictions for beaches although some are private but allow public access.

Launching at Batson slip is free and big wide concrete slip. Parking available. Loads to see and do.

Check tides and have a trip along south Pool Creek to the Millbrook Inn great food and super for people watching.

Enjoy!

[Phil18]

Thanks for the information
Cheers phil

[RMS]

In my experience you are fine with all the main sandy beaches, although strictly some are private. In terms of exploring the creeks, the channels are marked, but some not well. Find the route at high tide and don't chance it up to Frogmoor or South Pool any more than 2 hours either side of high. Plenty of stories of boats being left stuck in the mud and it's a long time to wait!!

[Phil18]

Great info
Thank you

[gareth9702]

One important (and pedantic) piece of useless information: the Kingsbridge estuary is actually a ria not an estuary. In any case, it is a great place in a boat of any size although the area off Salcombe can become very crowded especially during the summer regatta.

[Phil18]

Many thanks