Welcome To Starcross Fishing & Cruising Club

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Fishing

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.

Cruising

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.

Social Events

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,

Membership

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.

Training

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.

Club Facilities

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

Future SFCC Social Events

Cruising Award Winners for 2022 season.

 

Yandle Trophy – Offshore Cruiser Racing.
Andy Wright, “Gilkin” Sigma 38. SW Peaks Race – 2/8.

Seamanship Trophy – For Demonstating Good Seamanship.
Kevin Brown Martin, “Delphi” Southerly 32. Attending to a French yacht needing a tow in Chenal de l’Île-de-Batz (nr. Roscoff).

Rowe Shackle Cup – Best Kept Log.
Andy Wright, “Gilkin”. Neat, tidy, and readable log.

Langdon Long Distance Trophy – Longest Cruise.
Kevin Brown Martin, “Delphi”. Exmouth-Channel Islands-North/South Brittany-Falmouth-Exmouth. 939 miles.

West Exe Trophy – Awarded this year for exceptional training result.
Anne-Marie James. 100% SRC VHF exam assessment.

Gale Cruising Shield – Notable Cruise in a Boat <36′.
Kevin Brown Martin, “Delphi”. Mylor-Weymouth-Mylor. 208 miles.

Harris Trophy – Most Miles Logged in 7 Days.
Andy Wright, “Gilkin”. Plymouth-Guernsey-Plymouth. 180 nm.

Shapter Cruising Trophy – Most Miles Logged in One Season.
Neil Ewins, “Sea Pigeon”. 1,425 miles.

The Piney Trophy – For a First Channel Crossing.
Paul & Becky LeMilliere, “Lively Lady”.
+ Terry Riddler & Linda House, “Popoff”.

Tomlinson Trophy – Saving Life at Sea.
SFCC Barman Henry McIlroy. Two person rescue in the Exe Estuary.

Blue Boy Trophy – Achievement by a Newcomer.
Dan Tucker. For personal training and practical qualifications.

24 Hour Run Trophy – Furthest Distance in 24 Hours.
Kevin Brown Martin, “Delphi”. Roscoff-Falmouth. 98.4 miles.

The Sampson Cup – Personal Cruising Achievement.
Anne-Marie James, “Rachel Louise”. For her interests in training and improving her boating experiences.

The Future Cruising Award (new) – Promising Younger Member.
Henry Boon. For enjoying himself so much on his Dad’s boat, and especially the rather uncomfortable Sharpham Small Boat Cruise.

SFCC Newsletter

Recent Social Events – Presentation Evening Photos

SFCC hours

Our Members bar is open each evening other than Mon & Wed.

Tues 8pm – 11pm, Thurs & Fri 7.30pm – 11pm, Saturdays 6.30pm – 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

Email

SFCC Enquiries

Phone

01626 891996