Welcome To Starcross Fishing & Cruising Club

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A warm welcome to all fishermen, and women. SFCC fishing section caters for members, chiefly in boats, wishing to fish our local waters of Lyme Bay and South Devon areas.

Welcome to the cruising section of The Starcross Fishing and Cruising Club. We like to encourage as many people as possible to enjoy cruising in our beautiful local waters, and extended areas.

The Club organises a series of events throughout the year, ranging from Speciality Meals, Discos, BBQ’s, Bar Draws and impromptu ‘get togethers’, Annual Gala Night and Festive celebrations,

Here at SFCC we welcome new members to our club who are active in water based activities across the spectrum of boating pursuits. We regret that we are unable to provide purely social membership.

SFCC is committed to member training and is a certified RYA Training Centre. Courses run include; Day Skipper, Yachtmaster, Essential Navigation, VHF, First Aid, Diesel Engine, and Powerboat 1 & 2.

The club offers a range of 24/7 facilities to it’s members based around the historic Brunel Tower that dominates the shoreline at Starcross on the western side of the River Exe Estuary,

SFCC News

Social Events at  SFCC

 The Club organises a series of events throughout the year, ranging from Speciality Meals, Discos, BBQ’s, Bar Draws and impromptu ‘get togethers’.  Towards the end of the year we hold our Annual Gala Night – a chance to dress up and get out of those deck shoes / wellies! …. and of course Christmas and New Year celebrations should not be missed.

We have two Skittles teams, (Men’s and Ladies), and play other riverside based clubs during the off season months.

A New Members evenings is arranged, generally in May (see link below for dates). All are welcome to come along on these nights to support New Members and meet the Flag Officers and Committee.

All events will be advertised within the Club and displayed on the club Facebook page.
A warm welcome is always extended to visitors with affiliation to RYA, Angling Trust, and any other fishing or cruising clubs.

The Club has a close relationship with the RNLI – particularly the Exmouth Lifeboat crew. A lot of our events are held to raise greatly needed funds for the RNLI, so please come along and give your support.

The Club-house is available for hire, but this has to be at the convenience of the Club and members. Please contact me through the club if you need any further information. Application forms are available from the bar. Do come along and meet us. We pride ourselves with being a friendly, fun-loving Club and you can be sure of a warm welcome.

Finally, we are always looking for new ideas, suggestions and help. If you feel you can help or have any suggestions on how we can better improve our social side of the Club, please contact us.

Kevin Rouse – Social Contact social@starcross-fcc.co.uk

 

SFCC  Social Events -2025

Saturday 31 May & Sunday 1 June – Torbay Airshow 
(englishrivieraairshow.co.uk)

Thursday 26 June – RNLI Presentation Evening at SFCC

Friday 11 July – Music Bingo with Alex Dobson

Saturday 12 July – Exe Regatta Cruiser Race
                                 Exe Regatta Fishing Competition

Sunday 13 July –    Exe Regatta Fishing Competition – Day 2
(https://river-exe-regatta.org.uk/exe-regatta-fishing-competition-2025/)

Wednesday 13 / Thursday 14 August – Plymouth Fireworks Show

Friday 22 August – Sidmouth Airshow

Saturday 23 to 30 August – Dartmouth Royal Regatta Week
  Firework finale on Sat 30

Saturday 11 October – Booked function – Members may still use the bar

Saturday 18 October – End of Season Party
Craft beer & Prosecco Tasting
3 Course Meal & Casino Entertainment

Thursday 6 November – RNLI Teignemouth Christmas Shop.
 Normal bar hours.

Friday 28 November – Fishing Group Meeting

Future SFCC Social Events

Walk-In’s at Brunel Dining

SFCC Brunel Dining – Walk-In’s Welcome

 

Bar open at 6pm. Food served from 6.30pm
booking and pre-ordering is either by emailing
tablebooking@starcross-fcc.co.uk or TEXT to 07850 088545
Last cut off time for all bookings will be 9.00pm on the Friday before.

SFCC’s Brunel Dining now welcomes Walk-Ins. If you decide last minute
you’d like to eat at the club you will be accommodated.
Speak to Debbie on arrival, as menu choices may be limited and priority
given to members that have pre-booked. Pre-booking is still advisable
and preferable, as this helps the kitchen staff and ensures you receive
your chosen meal.

Friday Forums 2025

Sharing expertise and experience amongst members

At SFCC we are friendly and informal and know if you’re new to boating it’s often helpful to learn from others. Plus, we need opportunities to get together, so run ‘Friday Forums’ on winter evenings covering a variety of interesting topic’s, not always boating related!

It’s great to see members attend, so come along. Also, if you have an idea for a forum, or wish to present, just reach out to any committee member, help is always appreciated.

Fishing & Cruising Trophy Winners – 2024 season.

Presentation of the Fishing Trophies and awards for the 2024 season
Presented on Saturday 18 January 2025

 

Miller & Fairway Cup – Gemma Crosbie-Dawson 1lb 4oz Mackeral

Mortimer Challenge Cup – Denise Stacey 12lb 15oz Bass

Geoffrey Claridge Challenge – Mike Whiting 6lb 1oz Bass

President’s Trophy – Steve Lomas 1lb 13.2 oz Couches Bream

Anthony Cup – Geoff Munson 1lb 1.6 oz Bream

Exwell Challenge Cup – Denise Stacey 8lb 10.8oz Thornback Ray

Jeffrey’s Cup – Mike Whiting with an 1lb 4.5 oz Flounder

Barnett Trophy – Mike Whiting with a 1lb 4.5 oz Flounder

Whitbread Plaice Cup – Geoff Munson 1lb 7.6oz Plaice

Williams Cup – Denise Stacey 12lb 15oz Bass

Fish of the Month:
May – Mike Whiting with a 1lb 4.5 oz Flounder
June – Dave Stacey 1lb 5oz Red Gurnard
July – Denise Stacey 1lb 6.8oz Scad
September – Denise Stacey 12lb 11oz Bull Huss
October – Denise Stacey 12lb 15oz Bass
November – Russell Thompson 4lb 1oz Bass

Perpetual Challenge Trophy & Tribe Pollack Cup – Mike Whiting with an 8lb 8oz Pollack.

Robert Pine Memorial Trophy – Mackerel 1lb 14oz

Carter Challenge Trophy – Geoff Munson 1lb 1.6 oz Bream

Phil and Carol Burrows Shield – Mike Whiting

Accumulator: 1st Place: Mike Whiting 29 Points, 2nd Place: Geoff Munson 20 points,

CAwarded on Saturday 18 January 2025

2024 Season Cruising Trophies presented on 18 January 2025

The Whitbread Trophy

For entering the Exe Sails Exmouth to Dartmouth race

Winner: James Cornall

Yandle Trophy – Offshore Cruiser Racing.

Racing form Guernsey to Poole with a crew of 16-18 year olds

Winner: Andy Wright and Dan Tucker

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Rowe Shackle Cup – Best Kept Log.


For the Best Kept Log – For keeping a proper log

Winner: Richard Bentley

 

Langdon Long Distance Trophy – Longest Cruise.


For the Longest Cruise – A 916 mile summer cruise as far as St Martin Ile De Ray

Winner: Kevin Brown-Martin

                                    

West Exe Trophy – Notable cruise on a yacht over 36′


For her first passage in Eolo 3, 280Nm Greece to Montenegro

Winner: Kerry Smith

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Gale Cruising Shield – Notable Cruise in a Boat 26′ – 36′.


A singlehanded trip from the Exe to St Mawes in his
catamaran

Winner: Ian Bamsey

                     

Harris Trophy – Most Miles Logged in 7 Days.


216NM in Rona II

Winner: Dan Tucker

                    

Shapter Cruising Trophy – Most Miles Logged in One Season.


Most Miles Logged in One Season – A total of 1,605 miles

Winner: Kevin Brown-Martin

 

The Piney Trophy – For a First Channel Crossing.

First Channel Crossing – A memorable first crossing with an engine incident along the way

Winner: Geoff Bunyan

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Tomlinson Trophy – Saving Life at Sea.

For the Saving of Life at Sea – For pulling Russell Thompson out of the Estuary after he fell in

Winner: Chris Keeling

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Blue Boy Trophy –

Notable Achievement by a Newcomer (Fishing or Cruising)

A fantastic first year of boat ownership and sailing

Winner: Vanessa & Rebecca Coates and their son Samuel

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24 Hour Run Trophy – Furthest Distance in 24 Hours.

Outstanding Passage under Sail Within a 24-hour period at sea – 92Nm in 15 hrs overnignt in December.

Winner: Dan Tucker

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The Sampson Cup – Personal Cruising Achievement.

Achievement by a Novice Sailor – A great first year out on the water after a major boat renovation

Winner: Ann & Jeremy Dale

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The Graham Trophy – Junior Achievement.

For Enthusiastic Young Person – Enthusiasm shown for all things boating

Winner: Hannah & Faye Bentley

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The Birdseye Power Trophy – Notable cruise under power

For Notable Cruise under Power – For some fantastic cruises out to sea in their first year

Winner: Claire, Scott Harrison Jones and their sons Ethan and Findlay


The Peter & Margaret Kidd Seaborn Trophy – Notable Cruise in a boat under 26′

A cruise to Salcombe in Windseeker, a 20 ft Hurley. 20ft Hurley.

Winner: James Cornall

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The West Exe Cup – Notable Training Achievement.
       

For passing RYA Yachtmaster Coastal & Commercial Endorsement and 9 years service to the club as training coordinator

Winner: Dan Tucker

SFCC hours

Club Bar Opening Times

Our Members bar is open every evening other than Monday & Wednesday.

Tuesdays 8pm – 11pm
Thurs & Friday 7.30pm – 11pm

Saturdays
Saturday Cooking 6pm – 11pm
No Saturday Cooking 7.30 -11pm

Sundays 6pm – 9pm

Address

Starcross Fishing & Cruising Club, Brunel Tower, The Strand, Starcross, Devon, EX68PR
Pontoon Location:
GPS: 50°37’.656N / 003°26’.731W
W3W: obey.marathons.intelligible
North Mooring PC741 location:
GPS: 50°37’.674N / 003°26’.621W
W3W: forum.marathons.rush
South Mooring PC648 location:
GPS: 50°37’.389N / 003°26’.484W
W3W: punks.tutored.nicer

Phone

01626 891996