Paignton Harbour - Launch & Recovery

The easily accessible popular slipway offers good launch facilities and is particularly busy during summer weekends as the facility is also used by the local sailing club and surrounding businesses, so please be patient when using the slipway.

Please be aware that NO PARKING is allowed on the quayside or on the slipway and that the use of the slipway is at the Harbour Superintendants discretion.

The harbour dries onto firm sand and a 4x4 is essential at low water springs.  Visiting boat owners or inexperienced mariners should seek advice from the Harbour Office before attempting any launch/recovery operation.

For daily launching charges please see the table below. All charges, dues and fees are subject to VAT which is included in the price.

Personal Watercraft (Jet Skis) must be registered with the Tor Bay Harbour Authority before being used within the Tor Bay Harbour Limits. For more information on how to register your PWC and the associated Charges see the Personal Watercraft (Jet Skis) page.

Furthermore, if you live in Torbay you can obtain an 'annual launching pass' which will allow you to launch at any time of the year at each of the three harbours (launching restrictions apply at Torquay).  For an annual launching pass please contact Marine Services and see the charges below.