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Subject Topic: River Dart new ferry
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23/7/2009 at 11:13pm
 Location: S. Devon
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Hi all, the hours of waiting to cross the River Dart to or from Dartmouth should now be a thing of the past. We've got a new Higher Ferry with double the capacity of the old one and quicker turn-round times. Gentle slopes on the prows mean that you can get your caravan on and off easily too. Regatta at the end of August will be hell again but only because Dartmouth can only hold so many people and ten times that number will be trying to get there!  Have fun!


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24/7/2009 at 6:38am
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They were testing it when we were down in June, it looked very smart so hopefully as you say the queues will lessen now.

Ali



24/7/2009 at 9:13am
 Location: Brigg North Lincolnshire
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I love the tiny Dart ferry - the one that looks like a little boat lashed to the side of the floating deck. I hope it's still going too...


24/7/2009 at 4:54pm
 Location: Bude Cornwall
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Hi River-rat

We were there this time last week! Wish we were there now.17

Went on the new ferry as foot passengers!17

Piccys on our blog - www.kernowcamper.blogspot.com

Cheers,

Kernow Camper17

 



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24/7/2009 at 6:13pm
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First things first with any new ferry.

Are the duty free's on offer for the first week or two???


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24/7/2009 at 7:43pm
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LOL!!!!!171717

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28/7/2009 at 6:09pm
 Location: Cannington Somerset
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I cant wait for the Regatta.

My in-laws have spare bedrooms and loads of parking, plus a balcony looking out over the firework display.

Not only is there a new super-ferry, but there's a Sainsbury as well!

Does life get any better?

Pete.



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28/7/2009 at 8:35pm
 Location: Sunny Leigh On Sea
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Back down there in Spetember - we've been going there for 30 years, cant wait to see the new ferry..........................



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