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Everything you can do - On the Water

This is the perfect location for leisure and sport activities on and in the inland waters and sea estuaries. So many perfect places for surfing, kite surfing, kayaking or paddle boarding at Thurlestone Sands and Bantham. 

Salcombe offers extensive boating activities with tuition for beginners or boat hire for the experienced sailor.
Go on a scenic cruises from Dartmouth to see the wildlife on the River Dart. Maybe explore Sharpham Vineyard, or Agatha Christies ‘Greenway’. Trips venture out to sea to discover the stunning South Devon coastline.
There are fishing trips organised from Salcombe. What about fishing on the River Avon?

​We list here many water based activities for your enjoyment with distance from Thurlestone:
​Click on the colour strip to expand.

( sometimes the business web links may not work due to circumstances outside of this websites control)
sailing
7 miles
 
Salcombe ​Island Cruising Club (ICC), Yachting, Dinghy Sailing and Power Boating.
​RYA courses for all abilities. -  
www.icc-salcombe.co.uk​​​
7 miles
​Salcombe Powerboat School & Ribs 4 kids - RYA Power boat training
http://www.salcombedinghysailing.co.uk
7 miles
 ​Salcombe Dinghy Sailing - http://www.salcombedinghysailing.co.uk
boat hire
7 miles
​
Salcombe Dinghy Sailing - www.salcombedinghysailing.co.uk
7 miles
​Salcombe Boat Hire - www.salcombeboathire.co.uk​​​
7 miles
​​Tuckers Boat Hire, Salcombe  - www.yeowardboatyards.com
7 miles
Whitestrand Boat Hire, Salcombe  - www.whitestrandboathire.co.uk 
17 miles​
​Dartmouth Boat Hire - www.dartmouth-boat-hire.co.uk
BOAT CHARTER
8 miles
Devin Yacht Charters - Brixham / Dartmouth / Salcombe
http://www.devonyachtcharters.co.uk

Watersports - Tuition & Equipment Hire
1 mile
​  
Bantham Surfing Academy -  www.banthamsurfingacademy.co.uk
3 miles
​ Triocen Surf Shop, Churchstow - Surboard, Kayak, Bodyboard and Wetsuit hire
www.trioceansurf.co.uk 
8 miles
​  ​Discovery Surf School, Bigbury -  www.discoverysurf.com
8 miles
​Venus Riders - Bigbury - Paddle/ Surf Boards and Kayaks - www.lovingthebeach.co.uk  
​8 miles
 ​South Sands Sailing Sailing & Kayaking - www.southsandssailing.co.uk
Value
16 miles
Venus Riders - Blackpool Sands - Dartmouth
​Paddle/ Surf Boards and Kayaks - 
www.lovingthebeach.co.uk ​
25 miles
​  ​Reactive Water sports Academy, Plymouth -  Wake & Paddle Boarding, Windsurfing, surfing, www.reactivewatersports.co.uk
Value
Kayaking & Canoeing​
5 miles
Singing Paddles, Kingsbridge - Explore the Kingsbridge Estuary and out to sea.
www.singingpaddles.co.uk
16 miles
​Canoe Adventures, Totnes  - Explore the River Dart in group canoes.
www.canoeadventures.co.uk
sea fishing
7 miles
Anglo Dawn III, Salcombe -  Angling charters for individual and groups
www.salcombeangling.co.uk
7 miles
​Whitestrand Boat Hire, Salcombe - Mackerel fishing trips
www.whitestrandboathire.co.uk
17 miles
African Queen, Dartmouth - http://www.theafricanqueen.co.uk/
fresh water fishing
5 miles
Coombe Water Fishery, Kingsbridge - Carp, Bream and Roach
www.coombefarm-devon.co.uk
NOTE!
Licence's for Rod Fishing are available from Kingsbridge & Loddiswell Post Offices and River Avon Permits from Loddiswell Post Office. 
boat trips & river cruises
5 miles
​From Kingsbridge - RIVERMAID Passenger ferry to Salcombe, Estuary, Wildlife and Coastal cruises
www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk
7 miles
​From Salcombe - RIVERMAID Passenger ferry to Kingsbridge, Estuary, Wildlife and Coastal cruises  www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk  www.salcombeboathire.co.uk
17 miles
​From Dartmouth - Steam Trains & Boat Trips in South Devon
Also Round Robin experience (all in one - boat, train and bus excursions.)
http://www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk
17 miles
​From Dartmouth - Cruises on the River Dart to Totnes,
Agatha Christies ‘Greenway’ and Sharpham Vineyard
Harbour cruises and Coastal excursions.  
​ www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk       www.greenwayferry.co.uk
19 miles
​From Plymouth - Explore the Dockyard & Warships
Cruises on the River Tamar and River Yealm
www.soundcruising.com
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  • Contacts
  • Out & About
    • Introduction to Out & About
    • Getting Here
    • Thurlestone Rock and Beach Geology
    • Visual Landscapes
    • Recommended Walks
    • Eat & Drink in our Parish
    • Restaurant & Cafe Reviews
    • On the Water
    • Annual Events
    • Days Out - Attractions
    • Historic Attractions
  • Facilities
    • Thurlestone Post Office & Stores
    • Bantham Stores & Coffee Shop
    • Village Inn (Thurlestone)
    • Sloop Inn (Bantham)
    • Schools
    • Thurlestone Golf Club
    • Thurlestone Hotel
    • Thurlestone Phone Box
    • Buckland Phone Box
  • Parish Hall
    • Welcome to the Parish Hall
    • HALL ACTIVITIES UPDATE *****
    • HIRING PARISH HALL
    • HALL HIRING RATES
    • MAIN HALL LIGHTING >
      • Extra General Hall Lighting
    • MAIN HALL AUDIO / VISUAL EQUIPMENT >
      • Visual Display Projector
      • Multi Media Audio Player
      • Blue Ray Video Player
      • Sound Volume Control
      • Freesat TV to Projector
      • Radio Mikes
    • STAGE LED LIGHTING
    • MAIN HALL HEATING
    • Main Hall & Layout
    • Meeting (Yeo) Room >
      • Connecting to Yeo Room Visual Display
    • Kitchen
    • Equipment
    • Events Gallery
    • Location
    • Meeting Minutes Archive
  • Church
    • Welcome to All Saints' Church
    • Key Contacts
    • Church Services >
      • June Services
      • Recorded Services
    • Church Events Diary
    • Baptisms
    • Weddings
    • Funerals
    • The Church Building
    • Church Meeting Room
    • Fund Raising
    • Friends of Thurlestone Church
    • Contact the Church
  • General Info
    • UKRAINE APPEAL
    • Superfast Broadband
    • Parking & Toilet Facilities
    • Medical Help >
      • DEFIBRILLATORS (Cardiac Arrest)
    • Local Transport
    • Weather/Tides/Surf/Sunset
    • Marine Traffic Map
    • Waste Collection & Recycling
    • Bulk Oil Scheme >
      • Oil Enquiry
    • Emergency Numbers
    • Useful Links
    • How to Avoid Scams
  • Parish Council
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    • Meeting Information
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    • Policies & Governance
    • Thurlestone Parish Neighbourhood Plan
    • Parish Improvements & Repairs
    • Archived Minutes
    • Planning Application Advice
    • Climate Change / Carbon Footprint / Pollution
  • Parish History
    • History of Thurlestone
    • Thurlestone's Timeline
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    • History of Bantham
    • History of Buckland
    • Bantham & Buckland's Timeline
    • Historical Map of 1765
    • Historical Beach Maps
    • World War 1