Salcombe trip

drew · 08 July 2004, 19:55

Bringing my RIB down to Salcombe in August with family. Top tip for a great time? Also advice on access to the area towing the 6 metres through the windy Devon lanes.

wetterthebetter · 08 July 2004, 21:22

In and around Salcombe for two months from this weekend. Look out for us - yellow and blue Ribeye. We launch most days from Batson and head off around to Thurlestone. The lanes are no problem - come off the A38 and thru' Totnes or stay on a little longer and down thru' Loddiswell. The slip is wide and very accessible. Just watch out for folks hand-balling dinghies in. They don't seem to mind a tonne of boat coming at them, so consequently don't move out of the way! In fact, at peak times, it's every person for themselves on the slip - a very dangerous situation.

ashleyd · 09 July 2004, 08:02

trailered a 6.5 ribtec to Salcombe for last 2 years access to salcombe is no problem.

Biggest problem is lack of trailer parking at slip during high season. You will probably be forced to take trailer up to park and ride car park. We rented a space in boat park at slipway to keep car in made operation easier, spaces to small for trailer.

Last year we had boat on council foreshore mooring rented from harbour office. They dry out low -+1hr but made life much easier.
unfortunatley you need to book one of these in january.

Taking our new scorpion down by sea on 17th this month for 3 weeks. Hope to see Class 1 powerboats at Plymouth that week end.

Tight Fart · 14 July 2004, 13:42

I'll be down for the last 2 weeks in Aug, using the slipway at Hope cove.
You can launch and park trailor etc at Batson but book it up first.

Richard B · 17 July 2004, 21:37

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Originally Posted by wetterthebetter

The lanes are no problem - come off the A38 and thru' Totnes ...

Enough said... don't even consider the other option!!!

Cookee · 18 July 2004, 09:43

Just got back after being away in the Isle of Man - Totnes route is the best route for towing, all the above information is spot on and if you have any questions get in touch with me (I live in Salcombe) or call the harbour office on 01548 843791 - they are very helpfull.

You'll have a great time and if you want to know where to go to etc just ask!

-Dan- · 24 July 2004, 20:41

Salcombe is a fantastic place, you will enjoy it.
The best thing to do is to try & get a mooring on one of the pontoons owned by one of the boat companies, the public slipway can be difficuly.
Stay away from Watkins if possible, the word 'incompetant' would be kind.
I just discovered they have managed to strip the thread out of one of the engine chassis holes. Not to mention the random holes they somtimes like to drill in your boat.

Also watch out for the 8 (may have gone to 5) knot speed limit in the harbor, and small children going round in circles in the main channel in inflatibles, and you can't go far wrong

Dan

drew · 24 July 2004, 21:31

thanks for all the info, should be good.

wetterthebetter · 24 July 2004, 22:58

I think Dan's comments about the slip being difficult are a tad unfair. It can be hectic, at times, chaotic. But we use the slip most days during July and Aug, and with the exception of Sundays, it's manageable. Too many people are too inconsiderate, and it can be "every man for himself", but the authority is looking at ways of combating this age-old problem. One gripe this year is the increase in trailer parking charges; the season fee has shot up to £60, which is steep just for somewhere to dump your trailer for the day. Moorings are fine, but many run dry and you try getting the water taxi at busy times! As for the kids, well the Harbour Master was out patrolling yesterday, I think with the radar gun, so hopefully it should deter the more foolhardy.

-Dan- · 24 July 2004, 23:16

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Originally Posted by wetterthebetter

I think Dan's comments about the slip being difficult are a tad unfair. It can be hectic, at times, chaotic. But we use the slip most days during July and Aug, and with the exception of Sundays, it's manageable. Too many people are too inconsiderate, and it can be "every man for himself", but the authority is looking at ways of combating this age-old problem. One gripe this year is the increase in trailer parking charges; the season fee has shot up to £60, which is steep just for somewhere to dump your trailer for the day. Moorings are fine, but many run dry and you try getting the water taxi at busy times! As for the kids, well the Harbour Master was out patrolling yesterday, I think with the radar gun, so hopefully it should deter the more foolhardy.

It's just quite a small slipway for the traffic it gets, there's nothing wrong with it as such, it just can be quite difficult to find a space at peak times.

The worst of the pontoon moorings give you around 3 hours on either side of low tide, and I personally can't vouch for the water based ones.

In any case, I love it

Dan

Richard B · 24 July 2004, 23:23

Sure is great, ain't it Dan?

So how do you know Salcombe? Tell us about where you are, what's your boat, etc... makes it more interesting!

-Dan- · 25 July 2004, 10:02

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Originally Posted by Richard B

Sure is great, ain't it Dan?

So how do you know Salcombe? Tell us about where you are, what's your boat, etc... makes it more interesting!

I've been going there on holiday since I was about 8 or 9 I think (Although we are now heading to France - Better weather, somtimes out of 3 weeks holiday, only a couple of days are suitible for using the boat comfortabley) and my dad went there when he was a similar age several times.
I'm currently living in Leeds, and have a 14 foot Salcombe Flyer (not a Rib, but I thought that this looked like a great forum, and I'm also planning to get get a RIB to replace the flyer) with a 60hp Mariner 2 Stroke, Having moved on from a 12 Foot Dory, and that from a 10 Foot Mirror Dingy, with a knackered 2hp engine.

Dan

Brambles · 25 July 2004, 21:35

HI,

I have to agree with what others have been saying about Salcombe. Beutiful place. I have posted some pictures taken this morning on the gallery.

Richard B · 26 July 2004, 00:27

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Originally Posted by -Dan-

...have a 14 foot Salcombe Flyer...not a Rib, but I thought that this looked like a great forum, and I'm also planning to get get a RIB...

Nice one -Dan- and it sounds like you have a similar taste to us for holiday destinations. Good to hear that you're "graduating" to a RIB at last

Nick Hearne · 26 July 2004, 14:20

Keep it quiet!

keep on going on about it & every one will want to visit Salcombe!

My mother started going a the age of 14 & I have been going ever since I was a baby!
Have taken my 3 kids + Rib for the last 4 years.
Its a terrible place do not go!

Nick

-Dan- · 26 July 2004, 14:45

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Originally Posted by Nick Hearne

Keep it quiet!

keep on going on about it & every one will want to visit Salcombe!

They do

When I first went, it was really quiet in comparision to now

Dan

Cookee · 27 July 2004, 11:33

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Originally Posted by -Dan-

Salcombe is a fantastic place, you will enjoy it.

Stay away from Watkins if possible, the word 'incompetant' would be kind.
I just discovered they have managed to strip the thread out of one of the engine chassis holes. Not to mention the random holes they somtimes like to drill in your boat.

Also watch out for the 8 (may have gone to 5) knot speed limit in the harbor, and small children going round in circles in the main channel in inflatibles, and you can't go far wrong

Dan

Dan - Watkins was sold last year and is now Blue Water Marine and is run by a friend of mine. Got new engineers and clothing and chandlery as well.

The speed limit is still 8 knots but try to keep the wash to a minum near moored boats and beaches!

Inflateables are a pain - usually tenders to bigger boats - parents tell little Jonny to go and amuse himself - they need to be sorted out soon before there is a serious incedent!

If anyone needs any help or info email me or send me a pm - missing again weds and thurs but back Fri!

steedthrust · 27 July 2004, 14:27

I am staying at Woodlands, camping for a week (w/e 07/08/04). Taking the boat.

When I looked on boatlaunch it indiacated I would be paying:-

"Harbour dues are for a minimum of 1 month and range from £14.75 for powered craft under 4.5 m and under 40hp to £37.60 for powered craft over 4.5m and over 40hp. Charges may be paid at the Harbourmaster's Office at Whitestrand Salcombe"

I googled last night and couldn't find if there was a day rate anyone know?

Nick Hearne · 27 July 2004, 16:18

Sorry but one month is the min, they just tried to charge me an extra £17 for my tender!
Nick

Tight Fart · 27 July 2004, 16:57

You can pay daily at Hope cove.