Tor Bay Harbour on Devon’s spectacular English Riviera is the perfect place to moor your boat either as a visitor or permanently as an idyllic year round yachting base. From Tor Bay Harbour you can head west to the stunning ports of Dartmouth, Salcombe, Plymouth, the Yealm and further into the delightful ports along the Cornish Coast. Heading east you can visit Teignmouth, the River Exe, Lyme Regis, Portland Harbour and on past Weymouth. Tor Bay Harbour is also a great ‘jumping off’ point for the Channel Islands and the Isles of Scilly.
The Tor Bay Harbour Authority manages the whole of Tor Bay Harbour including the enclosed harbours of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. There are plenty of excellent marine services available in all the harbours. Call VHF channel 14 to check berth availability prior to arrival or see website for information on permanent moorings.
Torquay Harbour
N 50° 27' 45 W 003° 31' 73
Torquay’s Outer Harbour has a 170-berth town dock pontoon facility managed by Tor Bay Harbour Authority plus a 440-berth Marina, managed by Marina Developments Ltd. Visitor berths are generally available throughout the year. There is also an Inner Harbour that lies behind a cill and bridge, impounding the water at half tide level. Torquay’s Inner harbour is home to 200 pontoon finger berths for boats up to 9.14 metres long. Access to the Inner Harbour is subject to tides, with entry via a bridge and cill, which stops the inner harbour from drying out at low water. The Royal Torbay Yacht Club warmly welcomes visiting crews and is located by the Inner Harbour. Torquay has a host of wonderful bars, pubs and restaurants and is noted for its seafood. This is England’s famous Seafood Coast. Visitors should call Torquay Harbour on channel 14 or Torquay Marina on channel 80.
Paignton Harbour
N 50° 25' 93 W 003° 33' 29
An attractive smaller harbour midway between Torquay and Brixham Harbours, it dries out at low tide. The harbour was established in the 18th Century and the local Council has managed the harbour since 1935. Paignton was a thriving fishing harbour for many years and some of the old traditions of seamanship are kept alive and passed on through generations of Paigntonians. Today the harbour remains a hive of activity, especially during the summer months and a vast range of different users enjoy the benefits of this unassuming maritime gem. Moorings for smaller craft are sometimes available (up to 15ft). Paignton Sailing Club is located on South Quay and Paignton has many great bars, pubs and restaurants. Call Paignton Harbour on Channel 14 prior to arrival.
Brixham Harbour
N 50° 24' 31 W 003° 30' 85
Brixham Harbour is located on the southern aspect of Tor Bay and boasts one of the largest fishing fleets in the UK plus a thriving fish market to support it. Approached from the sea, the view of Brixham with its distinctive white lighthouse on the Breakwater and its many colourful houses cascading down on either side of the harbour, is one of the prettiest along the South Devon coast. Brixham personifies the classic English fishing port, mixing tradition with a modern vibrant industry. There is an Inner Harbour, which dries plus a large, modern marina with 485 berths managed by Marina Developments Ltd as well as an Outer Harbour. Tor Bay Harbour Authority manages Brixham’s Inner and Outer harbours. Visitor moorings are generally available all year. Brixham Yacht Club has a wonderful view of the harbour and warmly welcomes visiting crews. Brixham has a host of wonderful bars, pubs and restaurants and is noted for its seafood. In lovely Brixham you are at the very heart of England’s renowned Seafood Coast. Call Brixham Harbour on channel 14 or Brixham Marina on channel 80.
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