Jenny Sampson
Commodore
   
 
Hello and welcome to SFCC's web site.

My name is Jenny Sampson, and I have the honour of being the current Commodore of the ‘Starcross Fishing and Cruising Club’. We are a community based sports and leisure boating club located on the western shores of the beautiful River Exe at Starcross in Devon. We have a fantastic Grade 1 Listed clubhouse which is the historic Brunel Tower, c1847, built originally as a pumping house for GWR's Atmospheric Railway. The system was designed by the great Victorian engineer,  Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
 
 
Our club offers a unique blend of boating interests in that we cater for a very active group of fishermen, and ladies, as well as being home to a large cruising fleet of sailing and motor vessels. Members swap between these varied interests, respecting each others chosen boating pursuit, and all helping each other along the way to provide a safe and supported environment. We have a reputation for the warmth of our hospitality both within our clubhouse and also when we cruise to other ports, as we do throughout the summer months.

Members run our club, largely voluntarily, for the members, and a great deal of pride is taken in doing this. We are a non-profit making organisation, so all the funds we raise are ploughed back in to our club for the greater benefit of all. We are very much a family orientated club, welcoming children, along with the odd dog too, into our clubhouse. The bar area of the clubhouse provides a focal point for the planning and recollections of many an adventure and often proves fertile ground for all kinds of associated conversations.

SFCC welcome all visiting crews and a Visitor’s Mooring is available close to the clubhouse. GPS co-ordinates are advised on our cruising pages. You are welcome to use the facility as a visitor, though the club is unable to accept any liability whilst you are there.

Our club bar opening times are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday Evenings 1930 - 2300 hrs and Sunday Lunchtime 1230 - 1530 hrs.

Please enjoy your browse through our website which is intended to give you a flavour of our club and our yearly calendar. If what you see appeals to you, give us a call, or better still drop in and see us.
Whether using road or river, you’ll find some
directions also within this site.

Thank you.

Jenny Sampson.   SFCC  Commodore.