Dittisham, River Dart

[Max...]

Thanks David.

How's it going down thete John? Getting busy I guess?

[The Black Pig]

I've always found Dittisham to be a bit clique, especially across at the greenway landing spot, I know it's private but give us A break we are all inputting into the local economy, even a smile would help

[John Kennett]

Originally Posted by Max...

How's it going down thete John? Getting busy I guess?

We're having a great time, helped by the fantastic weather. Lakelandterrier took us for a spin in Aquahound this afternoon and we had a blast around Start Bay then took the kids to see the seals on the Mew Stone. Thanks!

As well as messing around in the SIB we've been doing a bit of sailing (!) and I've been kayaking each evening at dusk which is simply idyllic. The kids have been diving off our private quay at high water and bothering crabs in between.

We normally do lots of driving around on our holidays, visiting different places, but this week Dittisham has got just about everything we need.

[matt h]

Lovely Pics Max, Nice one.. looks sooo good!

[lakelandterrier]

Originally Posted by John Kennett

We're having a great time, helped by the fantastic weather. Lakelandterrier took us for a spin in Aquahound this afternoon and we had a blast around Start Bay then took the kids to see the seals on the Mew Stone.

JK is underselling himself - would be more accurate to say he took me for a spin in Aquahound - nice to watch the scenery for a change.
Big for the skilled way he handled her especially coming back across a mean little chop west of the range.

[Max...]

Originally Posted by The Black Pig

I've always found Dittisham to be a bit clique, especially across at the greenway landing spot, I know it's private but give us A break we are all inputting into the local economy, even a smile would help

I have to say I found all types we met; locals, fellow tourists and even the numerous yachty blazer types very friendly. The general area could be re-named 'Audi-ville' though (at least in August).

[Cookee]

Sailed over on Sunday and back Monday needed a bit of help from the diesel though!

[John Kennett]

Originally Posted by The Black Pig

I've always found Dittisham to be a bit clique, especially across at the greenway landing spot, I know it's private but give us A break we are all inputting into the local economy, even a smile would help

We put the SIB ashore there for a couple of hours today while we went round Greenway. I phoned first to ask and was cheerfully told that it was no problem. The ferry driver cheerfully showed us where to put the SIB, and the boss man on the pier very cheerfully took £5 off me.

As this was £19 less than the six of us taking the Dittisham ferry both ways it felt like a pretty good deal. No complaints at all.

[Max...]

Back at work today John and how much do I wish I was pootling down the Dart on a day like this...?

[lakelandterrier]

Originally Posted by Max...

Back at work today John and how much do I wish I was pootling down the Dart on a day like this...?

Not at 5.00pm you wouldn't have! Caught torrential rain storm 2 min before tying up at South Pontoon - got absolutely soaked. That's what I get from obeying the speed limit from the outer mark!.

Dried off & changed in DYC, and as soon as we set off to moor up for the night it stated again & didn't stop until we'd packed the boat up.

That said until then great day at Scabacoombe