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.
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.
Brunel Dining Menu
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