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Welcome
Welcome
Our vision for the Sidmouth Watersports Hub CIO is one designed to support all those who use the sea at Sidmouth for sports and leisure and to further exploit the fabulous sea front location as a flexible and affordable space for meetings, training and other social events.
In the 1960’s the Sea Angling and Sailing Clubs raised significant funding in order to build the structure known as the Port Royal. Since then it has been the home of the two clubs.
Sixty years on, the watersports environment has changed, and we see ever expanding opportunities including gigs, surf lifesaving, kayaking and sea swimming demonstrating great enthusiasm to get on the water. As a result we have expanded the participating organisations to include sailing, angling, gig and surf lifesaving clubs together with the Sidmouth Lifeboat.
We became A Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in July 2025, providing a firm legal and operational structure.
The Hub is run by volunteers and funding for the building is achieved from a combination of bar profit and financial contributions from the partner and affiliated clubs together with other users.
Each of the participating organisation is independent and the links below will connect you to their websites.
Access 4 Access 4 All
*** A big Thank You to Sidmouth Rotary ***
Our thanks to Sidmouth Rotary for yet another contribution to our Access 4 All project. We’ll be posting a full update on the project shortly but need to acknowledge the great support which we’ve received from our local Rotary group.
They responded immediately to our initial request for financial assistance and we had a site meeting with David Hodge, Graham Beeson and Simon Wood at the Hub. This led to us re-thinking the scope of the project, opting for an internal platform lift with better access to an accessible toilet, a redesign which proved more attractive to other potential funders.
We were then able to raise over £1,600 through two Hub teams taking part in the Rotary Swimathon. They provided a further grant of £2250 linked to the Crowdfunding campaign and have recently approved a further contribution for the new toilet facility. All in all a great local and practical help in developing this community facility for everyone’s use.
Thank you, Sidmouth Rotary !
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*** A big thank you to Sidmouth Lions Club ***
A big thank you to Sidmouth Lions Club who have donated a generous £600 to our project!
Sidmouth Lions Club is a registered charity, serving the local communities of Sidmouth, Sidford, Sidbury, Newton Poppleford, Tipton St John and Branscombe. Within these areas, the Lions raise money for charitable causes through a variety of fundraising events.
The Lions motto is "We Serve" and the funds they raise are used to undertake community services, such as entertainment and Christmas parties for the elderly, to support various youth related activities and to help people in need and people who are less able. They have certainly served us and the community we support too!
We are now nearly at the initial £30,000 raised - just a little more to get us over this target. Work will hopefully be starting on the lift shaft soon!!
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More info here, with a short video explaining why we're committed to this project.
Well, what a weekend! The auction of promises was well attended, the food superb and the bidding competitive. This was followed by a successful row to the Isles of Scilly (well equivalent of) where six intrepid rowers successfully got there by rowing through the night. Both initiatives are currently counting the beans, once we have the totals we will give a full update.
We are driving towards our total, but still have a little way to go and thank you for your support so far. Please keep sharing and telling all your friends - thank you!
Support them by Crowdfunder here.
Here is the team looking as fresh at the end as when they started!
Facilities & Hiring
Facilities & Hiring
Ground Floor: Changing rooms, Showers and Ladies and Gents toilets
First Floor: Large lounge with sofas and tables and chairs, as required. Seats around 60 for food. A well-stocked bar, a large kitchen with plates, cutlery, and a balcony overlooking the sea. The best seat in town!
The Hub is close to a large public car park.
You can hire the Hub for social events. For more details see the Facilities Page.
For booking enquiries please email: sidhubbook@gmail.com
Organisation
Organisation
The Hub is run by a committee with members from each affiliated club. To contact an individual club please use the links above.
The facilities are available for members of all affiliated groups. Opening hours vary with the seasons and events. During Folk Week and the Sidmouth Regatta the Hub serves food and drink to all.
For more details see the Organisation Page.
For general enquiries please email: sidwaterhub@gmail.com
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