Exeter Port Authority

15/06/2026

Please note that legal notices have now been placed on the vessels 'Volsung' presently moored on the Bight within the Exe Estuary and 'Suntrapper' moored at The Turf on the Exeter Ship Canal. The owners of these vessels must remove them by the 29th June, 2026. If you have any information about these vessels please get in touch with the Harbour Master's team on tel: 01395 223 265 or email: [email protected]

14/06/2026

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The Sustainable Seas Festival is coming to Exeter Canal Basin on Saturday 20 June, from 11am–5pm.

This free, family-friendly event celebrates our maritime heritage while highlighting the importance of keeping our seas and waterways pollution-free. Expect historic vessels, traditional crafts, talks, films, live music, opportunities to get afloat, a farmers' market and more.

A great day out by the water for all ages.

10/06/2026

Exeter Port Authority Local Notice to Mariners

Number: 20/26. Date: 10th June 2026

River Exe Regatta 2026

Notice is hereby given that as part of the River Exe Regatta there will be a windsurfing event taking place off the sea front over the 20th and 21st of June. Competitors will start and finish from the beach opposite Ocean Entertainment Venue by Carlton Hill Slipway.

The course will be out at sea, but competitors will cross the navigation channel at the start and finish. A safety boat will be shadowing the windsurfers. Vessels not taking part in this event are asked to keep clear of competitors within this area during this event.

Further events organised by clubs during the Exe Regatta are as follows:

Saturday 13th June Sea Fishing Competition – Best Specimen Day1 – Starcross Fishing & Cruising Club Junior Team Sailing Event – Exe Sailing Club Cruiser Race to Brixham – Topsham Sailing Club .

Sunday 14th June Sea Fishing Competition – Best Specimen Day2 – Starcross Fishing & Cruising Club

Saturday 20th June Exmouth Beach Rescue Event – Exmouth Seafront Adjacent to Lifeboat House Wind Surfing Event Day 1 – Exmouth Seafront Adjacent to NCI Tower Dinghy and Multihull Racing Day 1 – Starcross Yacht Club

Sunday 21st June Wind Surfing Event Day 2 – Exmouth Seafront Adjacent to NCI Tower Dinghy and Multihull Racing Day 2 – Starcross Yacht Club Grand Prize Giving – Starcross Yacht Club

Further details can be found at

The Exe Regatta 13th – 21st June 2026 Regatta Activities Dinghy Racing Beach Rescue and Lifesaving Cruiser Racing Sea Fishing New Event for 2026 Junior Dinghy Racing New Event for 2026 Windsurf & Kitesurf RacingOrganiser: [email protected] A celebration of watersports on the Exe estuary Se...

01/06/2026

Exeter Port Authority Local Notice to Mariners

Number: 19/26. Date: 1st June 2026

Starcross Fishing and Cruising Club Pontoon

Notice is hereby given that the Starcross Fishing and Cruising Club pontoons will be removed for repair work between the 4th and 5th of June 2026. Existing position below:
50°37.656'N
003°26.732'W
Care should be taken when navigating around the area north of Starcross ferry pier as there will be single unlit piles inside of the hammer head. The south east pile will be lit with a double green navigation light.

The remaining sections of the marina are not to be used until further notice.

Mariners are asked to proceed with caution in this area whilst this work is undertaken.

27/05/2026

Topsham Ferry Operations Schedule June 2026

Mon 1 June Closed

Tue 2 June Closed

Wed 3 June 9.30 am to 1.00 pm

Thur 4 June 9.30 am to 1.30 pm

Fri 5 June 9.30 am to 2.00 pm

Sat 6 June 9.30 am to 2.45 pm

Sun 7 June 9.30 am to 3.30 pm

Mon 8 June Closed

Tue 9 June Closed

Wed 10 June 10.30 am to 5.30pm

Thu11 June 1130 am to 5.30pm

Fri 12 June 1230 pm to 5.30 pm

Sat 13 June 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm

Sun 14 June 9.30 am to 1030 am & 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm

Mon 15 June Closed

Tue 16 June Closed

Wed 17 June 10.45 am to 1.00 pm

Thur 18 June 11.00 am to 1.45 pm

Fri 19 June 11.00 am to 2.30 pm

Sat 20 June 9.30 am to 3.00 pm

Sun 21 June 9.30 am to 3.45 pm

Mon 22 June Closed

Tue 23 June Closed

Wed 24 June 1030 am to 5.30 pm

Thur 25 June 1130 am to 5.30 pm

Fri 26 June 12.30 pm to 5.30 pm

Sat 27 June 1.15 pm to 5.30 pm

Sun 28 June 9.30 am to 10.15 am & 2.15 pm to 5.30 pm

Mon 29 June Closed

Tue 30 June Closed

26/05/2026

Exeter Port Authority Local Notice to Mariners

Number: 18/26. Date: 26h May 2026

Exe Safe Water Mark Updated Position

Notice is hereby given that the updated position for the Exe Safe Water Mark is as follows:
50°35.902'N
003°23.385'W

20/05/2026

Local Notice to Mariners
Number: 17/26. Date: 20th May 2026

Notice is hereby given that with permission from Trinity House a light has been added to port lateral mark number 14 (location: N50 37 085 - W003 26 369) .

The light sequence for this buoy is now Q.F.R.

15/05/2026

Topsham Ferry Operating Update.

The ferry repairs have been completed and it will start operating again tomorrow Saturday 16 May 2026 as per the May 2026 schedule.

Tomorrow's timings

Sat 16 May 9.30 am to 10.15 and & 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm

Sun 17 May 9.30 am to 11.45 am & 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm

I look forward to seeing you on board.

John Kent

Topsham Ferryman

08/05/2026

Tender Found Adrift

If you know who owns this tender please ask them to contact Exeter Port Authority to arrange collection from us as it was found adrift on the River Exe.

Tel 01395 323265

07/05/2026

Topsham Ferry

The ferry unfortunately continues to be not fit for use following the steering gear breakdown last Sunday.

Our apologies for any inconvenience caused, We look
forward to returning to operating as soon as possible and welcoming our valued customers back on board.

John Kent

Topsham Ferry Operator