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Torquay Harbour Mooring Availability

At Torquay Harbour there are two harbours with boat moorings, the Outer Harbour which has swinging moorings and the Inner Harbour which has fore and aft moorings.

Torquay Inner Harbour Moorings

In the inner harbour there are currently moorings available on G, H, K and J Trots for up to 5.2 Metre (17 foot) boats.  The inner harbour moorings are all 'Fore and Aft' moorings which means that the boat is secured to the mooring chain at both the front and rear.  To apply for a mooring or to apply to go on a waiting list for the inner harbour please complete a facility use application form. If you are applying to go on a waiting list please see the table below for the different sized moorings in the Inner Harbour.  There are 10 rows which are called 'Trots' in the Inner Harbour which each can hold certain sized boats.

Torquay Inner Harbour Moorings
TROT NO. OF MOORINGS FEET METRES
A 8 27 - 30 8.23 - 9.14
B 12 23 - 26 7.01 - 7.92
C / D 30 20 - 22 6.1 - 6.76
E / F 38 18 - 19 5.5
G / H 44 17 5.2
K / J 43 16 OR LESS 4.9

Torquay Outer Harbour Moorings

There are 45 swinging moorings in the outer harbour all of which are currently allocated.  At present the Outer Harbour waiting list is closed due to the high demand for moorings.  There are plans for a "Town Dock" to be developed in the outer harbour which will be a pontoon style dock , without electricity or water.

The Mooring Fees and Harbour Dues for Torquay Harbour are charged as stated in the tables below.  All charges, dues and fees are subject to the appropriate rate of Value Added Tax (17.5%) which is included in the price, except as indicated.

Torquay Inner Harbour Trot Mooring£ 48.33 per m LOA / per annum
Torquay Outer Harbour Swinging Mooring£ 66.48 per m LOA / per annum
Torquay Outer Harbour Fore and Aft Mooring£ 54.44 per m LOA / per annum
Torquay Outhaul Mooring (not exceeding 4.88 M)£ 30.17 per m LOA / per annum
Torquay Inner Harbour South Pier Pontoons Commercial Boat Sales£ 166.00 per m
Torquay Outer Harbour Town Dock (non commercial)£ 166 per m/berth per annum
Torquay Outer Harbour Town Dock (commercial)£ 55.00 per m LOA / per annum
Torquay Outer Harbour Town Dock Jet Ski Pods£ 800.00 per pod per annum

Paignton Harbour Mooring Availability

Paignton Harbour provides 110 trot moorings, a majority of which cater for craft up to 20’.  There is considerable demand for facilities for larger craft, so please consult the Harbour Office for mooring availability for larger trot moorings and alongside berthing for vessels up to 14m.  Catering for smaller craft, there are also 25 outhaul moorings on the harbourside.  For specific mooring details please see the table below.

TROTTOTAL MOORINGSNO. OF MOORINGS MOORINGS METRESMOORINGS FEET
A 92 x
7 x
6.1 - 9.14
4.3 - 6.10
20 - 30
14 - 20
B 132 x
12 x
6.1 - 9.14
4.3 - 6.10
20 - 30
14 - 20
C 142 x
12 x
6.1 - 9.14
4.3 - 6.10
20 - 30
14 - 20
D 142 x
12 x
6.1 - 9.14
4.3 - 6.10
20 - 30
14 - 20
E 152 x
13 x
6.1 - 9.14
4.3 - 6.10
20 - 30
14 - 20
F 152 x
13 x
6.1 - 9.14
4.3 - 6.10
20 - 30
14 - 20
G 132 x
11 x
6.1 - 9.14
4.3 - 6.10
20 - 30
14 - 20

To apply for a mooring or to apply to go on a waiting list for Paignton harbour please complete a facility use application form.

The Mooring Fees and Harbour Dues for Paignton Harbour are charged as stated in the tables below.  All charges, dues and fees are subject to the appropriate rate of Value Added Tax (17.5%) which is included in the price, except as indicated.

Paignton Trot Mooring (no risers provided) £ 31.95 per M LOA / per Annum
Paignton Outhaul Mooring (not exceeding 4.88 M) (no risers provided) £ 25.80 per M LOA / per Annum

Brixham Harbour Mooring Availability

Brixham Inner Harbour Moorings

The inner harbour at Brixham is tidal and therefore, boat movement is restricted at low tide.  These moorings are divided into four trots of fore and aft moorings:

There are currently no available moorings within the harbour area at Brixham.  However, there is only a small waiting list at present which you may apply to go on by completing a facility use application form.  For specific inner harbour mooring details please see the table below.

TROTNO. OF MOORINGSFEETMETRES
A 15Up to 20 6.1
B 1321 - 256.4 - 7.62
C 1326 - 307.92 - 9.14
D 931 - 359.45 - 10.67

Brixham Outer Harbour Moorings

The moorings in the outer harbour comprise of mainly swinging moorings divided along the centre by the Fairway there are also a few outhaul moorings.  

For specific outer harbour mooring details please see the tables below.

TROTMETRES FEET
A - L (found on Oxen Cove side of Fairway)
with varying sizes of
> 6.10
6.1 - 9.14
9.45 - 12.19
12.5 - 15.24
15.54 - 18.29
up to 30.48
> 20
20 - 30
31 - 40
41 - 50
51 - 60
up to 100
P - V (found on the breakwater side of the Fairway)
with varying sizes of
> 6.10
6.1 - 9.14
9.14
9.45 - 12.19
12.5 - 18.29
18.59 - 21.34
> 20
20 - 30
30
31 - 40
41 - 60
61 - 70

The Mooring Fees and Harbour Dues for Brixham Harbour are charged as stated in the tables below.  All charges, dues and fees are subject to the appropriate rate of Value Added Tax (17.5%) which is included in the price, except as indicated.

Brixham Inner Harbour Harbour Trot Mooring (no risers provided)£ 31.95 per M LOA / per Annum
Brixham Outer Harbour Swinging Mooring£ 56.85 per M LOA / per Annum
Brixham Registered MFV's Trot or Swinging Mooring£ 27.09 per M LOA / per Annum
Brixham Outhaul Mooring (not exceeding 4.88 M) (no Tackle provided)£ 13.15 per M LOA / per Annum


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