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Launch sitesClick location for Google Map! Teignmouth - Polly StepsPolly Steps is accessed via the docks and there are usually parking facilities for car and trailer. When parking is limited (e.g. during winter when boats are stored there), additional parking may be possible in car park on Quay Road (approx 450M away). TIP: Check the sea at Teignmouth approaches BEFORE you launch your boat! The sea can be quite 'frisky' at the river estuary and it is all too easy to under estimate conditions based on the river or sea state further along the coast. Also note that river has extensive sandbanks and much of this is dry at low tide, so use caution when cruising the river on a falling tide. Slipway Fee: None Parking Fee: Car & Trailer approx £9.70 for day Other Requirements: Teignmouth Harbour Authority require all powered watercraft to be registered. This can be done at the Harbour Master's office just inside the entrance to the docks (Right hand side as you enter) or at the car park ticket kiosk for a fee of £10. You will need to provide evidence of 3rd party insurance cover. If you plan early, you can arrange for a permit by post, please call the HM office on 01626-773165. Torquay - Beacon QuayBeacon Quay is on the Eastern side of Torquay Harbour, close to the Harbour entrance. 
Slipway Fee: Varies depending on size of craft £9-£10 for up to 5.5M (23') - and may rise on 1st April, so please check the Torbay Council Website here for details.Parking Fee: £5 per day trailer parking fee on quayside. Car parking may be difficult when busy, but there is a small Pay & Display above Beacon Quay and larger Car Parks (also Pay & Display) at Fleet Walk (opposite side of Harbour) or The Terrace (off of Torwood Street). All are currently £7 per day. Torquay Harbour Master's office can be contacted on 01803 292429. Paignton - HarbourPaignton Harbour is accessed via Roundham Road at the Southern end of the Esplanade.Slipway Fee: Varies depending on size of craft £9-£10 for up to 5.5M (23') - and may rise on 1st April, so please check the Torbay Council Website here for details. Please note there is NO PARKING available at the quayside! Parking Fee: There is a Pay & Display in Cliff Road (up hill, first left), but be aware this is only open from 8am to 10pm. Fee is £7 per day Brixham - Breakwater, or Oxen CoveThe Breakwater Slipway is accessed via Berry Head Road and be aware that access roads can be difficult through the town with sharp bends and narrow streets. The Oxen Cove Slipway is accessed from Blackball Lane/Overgang Road - note there is a barrier that will need to be opened by the harbourmaster, so phone first to avoid delays!Slipway Fee: Varies depending on size of craft £9-£10 for up to 5.5M (23') - and may rise on 1st April, so please check the Torbay Council Website here for details. Parking Fee: £7 per day. 
 Brixham Harbour slipway by breakwater (above) and Oxen Cove slipway by AstraZeneca (below).  
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Location MapView SWFBR in a larger map Harbour & River GuidesTorbay Harbour guide Download here(PDF). (for Torquay, Paignton & Brixham) Teignmouth Harbour - Water users guide Download here (PDF). The River Dart is under the Dart Harbour Authority control - a guide available here (online).
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