Mooring Applications

This is a summary of the main rules for moorings on the River Yealm. To view the related process flow charts, please click here.

To join the waiting list, you must be a permanent resident (not a holiday home or second home) in one of the riparian parishes; Newton Ferrers, Noss Mayo, Yealmpton, Wembury and Brixton (excluding the Sherford development). Proof of residency may be required.

The River Yealm has moorings in five main categories:

A. Class Moorings – Deep Water (at least 4ft at Low Water Springs).

B. Class Moorings – Shoal and Part Drying.

C. Class Moorings – Drying on the Spit and up to Kiln Quay.

D. Class Moorings – Drying above Kiln Quay.

Outhauls

There is a waiting list for all categories of mooring.

There is currently a fee to join the waiting list : £50 inc. VAT (all categories except for outhaul only applications). This is not a deposit and is not refundable if you leave the waiting list.

The current waiting time is around 3 years for a drying mooring and around 12 years for a deep-water mooring. The larger and deeper the vessel the longer the wait.

Only one mooring is allowed per applicant.

The moorings are personal and may not be passed to family members or sublet.

If a vessel is owned in partnership, all parties must meet the residency rules and the partnerships approved by the Harbour Authority.

The maximum boat length for a RYHA mooring is 45ft LOA.

Annual charges are levied on the moorings, and separate Harbour Dues charge is levied on every vessel dependent on length.