South Devon is the perfect location for the water sports enthusiast. For the energetic why not try your hand at surfing, kayaking or paddle boarding at Bantham or Bigbury? Salcombe offers boat hire for the experienced sailor and tuition is available for beginners. For a leisurely day sit back and relax on a scenic cruise from Dartmouth and enjoy the wildlife on the River Dart, explore Sharpham Vineyard, or Agatha Christies ‘Greenway’, you can even venture out to sea and discover the stunning South Devon coastline. Fishing trips can also be organised from Salcombe and the area has many private fisheries, alternatively tranquil fishing is available on the River Avon.

We hope you find the following information helpful to you when planning your holiday activities.

Sailing Clubs & Lessons

Island Cruising Club (ICC), Salcombe (7 miles)
A multi activity centre for Yachting, Dinghy Sailing and Power Boating, along with RYA courses for all abilities.
www.icc-salcombe.co.uk

Salcombe Dinghy Sailing (7 miles)
Wayfarers, Lasers and Luggers
www.salcombedinghysailing.co.uk

Salcombe Powerboat School & Ribs4kids (7 miles)RYA Powerboat training
http://www.salcombedinghysailing.co.uk

Boat Hire in Salcombe and Dartmouth

Salcombe Dinghy Sailing (7 miles)
www.salcombedinghysailing.co.uk

Salcombe Boat Hire (7 miles)
www.salcombeboathire.co.uk

Tuckers Boat Hire, Salcombe (7 miles)
www.yeowardboatyards.com

Whitestrand Boat Hire, Salcombe (7 miles)
www.whitestrandboathire.co.uk

Dartmouth Boat Hire (17 miles)
www.dartmouth-boat-hire.co.uk

Charters

Dartmouth Charters (17 miles)
Luxury yacht and rib charters
www.dartmouthdaycharters.co.uk

Watersport Activities (Tuition & Equipment Hire)

Bantham Surfing Academy, Bantham (1 mile)
Tuition and equipment hire
www.banthamsurfingacademy.co.uk

Discovery Surf School, Bigbury (8 miles)
Tuition and equipment hire
www.discoverysurf.com

Venus Riders, Bigbury (8 miles)
Stand up Paddle Board, Surfboard and Kayak
Hire and Tuition
www.lovingthebeach.co.uk
Also available at Blackpool Sands, Dartmouth (16 miles)

Shore & Wake Board and Water ski School, South Sands (8 miles)
Lessons with all equipment provided
07967989779

South Sands Sailing (8 miles)
Sailing & Kayaking
www.southsandssailing.co.uk

Lushwind Water sports, Blackpool Sands (16 miles)
Windsurfing & Kayaking
07849758987

Reactive Water sports Academy, Plymouth (25 miles)
Paddle Boarding, Windsurfing, Surfing, Wakeboarding
www.reactivewatersports.co.uk

Triocen Surf Shop, Churchstow (3 miles)
Surboard, Kayak, Bodyboard and Wetsuit hire
www.trioceansurf.co.uk

Kayaking and Canoeing

Singing Paddles, Kingsbridge (5 miles)Explore the Kingsbridge Estuary and out to sea.
www.singingpaddles.co.uk

Canoe Adventures, Totnes (16 miles) Explore the River Dart in group canoes.
www.canoeadventures.co.uk

Sea Fishing Charter Boats & Day Trips

Anglo Dawn III, Salcombe (7 miles)
Angling charters for individual and groups
www.salcombeangling.co.uk

Phoenix Charters, Salcombe (7 miles)
Private sea fishing charters
www.phoenixcharters.co.uk

Whitestrand Boat Hire, Salcombe (7 miles)
Mackerel fishing trips
www.whitestrandboathire.co.uk

African Queen, Dartmouth (17 miles)
www.theafricanqueen.co.uk

Coarse Fishing

Coombe Water Fishery, Kingsbridge (5 miles)
Carp, Bream and Roach
www.coombefarm-devon.co.uk

Fishing Licenses

Licences for Rod Fishing are available from Kingsbridge & Loddiswell Post Offices and River Avon Permits from Loddiswell Post Office.

Boat Trips & River Cruises

From Kingsbridge (5 miles)
Passenger ferry to Salcombe, Estuary, Wildlife and Coastal cruises
www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk

From Salcombe (7 miles)

Passenger ferry to Kingsbridge, Estuary, Wildlife and Coastal cruises
www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk
www.salcombeboathire.co.uk

From Dartmouth (17 miles)
Cruises on the River Dart to Totnes,
Agatha Christies ‘Greenway’ and Sharpham Vineyard
Harbour cruises and Coastal excursions
Also offers the Round Robin experience (boat, train and bus excursion)www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk
www.greenwayferry.co.uk

From Plymouth (19 miles)
Explore the Dockyard & Warships
Cruises on the River Tamar and River Yealm
www.soundcruising.com