Exeter Port Authority
Encompassing the Exe Estuary, Exeter Canal and Quay
From the shoreline of Exmouth to Exeter’s historic canal and quay we welcome all watersports users and visitors who wish to enjoy one of the most beautiful and vibrant waterways in the South West of England.
The Exe Estuary extends for some 12 kilometres and plays host to an active boating and watersports community as well as being recognised as being of international importance to wildlife.
The Harbour Master staff work in partnership with Estuary users to help ensure that everyone can enjoy the water safely. We also provide a range of services including visitor moorings on the estuary and canal, boat storage facilities and mooring servicing.
A warm welcome awaits you if you want to visit for an afternoon or moor a boat with us year-round.
Visitor Berths on the Exeter Canal
You can visit the Exeter canal and base your boat there for a few days, or longer periods
Selling boats
Information for customers
Navigation and Byelaws
Navigation information and a summary of Exe Estuary byelaws
Notice to Mariners
Local Notices to Mariners for Exeter Port Authority
Exeter Port Authority Marine Services
We offer a range of services, including visitor moorings, boat storage, canal berths, towing and salvage
Boat Storage
We offer both dry or in-the-water boat storage facilities in the heart of Exeter at the Exeter canal basin
Feedback and Incident Reports
Provide feedback or report an incident on the Exeter Canal, River Exe and Approaches
Visitor Moorings on the Exe Estuary
We have a number of visitor moorings available on a 24 hour or weekly rental basis
RYA Power Boat Training Courses
We offer RYA powerboat training courses from beginner through to advanced
Topsham Ferry
Our ferry runs across the river Exe, and when running completes the Exe Estuary Trail and national cycle routes
River and Canal fishing
Coarse fishing is available on the Exeter Canal between the Canal Office swing bridges and Turf Locks
Notify us of a Canal or Estuary event
Please tell us about your event in the Estuary, Canal, and Topsham Quay
Canal and Exe Estuary Codes of Conduct
Updated Exe Estuary codes of conduct are available to download and print at home
Harbour masters Office and Team
The people and teams who look after the River Exe, Exe Estuary and Canal
Harbour Patrol
The Harbour Master, Harbour Staff and a team of volunteers carry out regular patrols of the approaches and estuary at all times of the year, particularly in the busy summer months
Fees and charges 2023/24
Canal and Port of Exeter fees and charges
Canal craning and convoy autumn 2023
Canal Craning and Convoy Events: Autumn 2023
Weather, tides and Radio Checks
How to find out about local conditions and tides