| Sidmouth’s
sports facilities are second to none, with attractions for all enthusiasts either
in Sidmouth or nearby. Bowls, Coarse, fishing, Cricket, Croquet, Game fishing,
Gliding, Golf Course, Golf Driving Range, Horse racing, Spectator sports, Pitch
& Putt, Putting, Pony trekking, Rock climbing, Speed hill climbs, Squash & Badminton,
Swimming Tennis to name a few. History tells us fishing boats were built on
the riverbank where catches of herring were hung out to dry. Before 1800 Sidmouth
was a small fishing village with a population of 1200 clustered in tiny cottages
near the beach. The RNLI once had a lifeboat here powered by sail and the muscle
of fishermen.
Today, boats still fish from Port Royal where the town has its
own twin-engined inshore rescue boat on 24 hour call. The Sailing Club hosts the
regatta races and teaches boys and girls to sail. Such are the lessons that nourish
a love of the sea.
For Information contact Keith Knight 01395 513855 Sidmouth
Cricket Club welcomes visitors and new members to enjoy good cricket in an idyllic
sea front setting. Matches are played every weekend from April to September at
the Fortfield, Sidmouth. Many mid week matches are held throughout the summer,
especially during July & August. Matches are also played at Bicton College Ground.
For information call the Club on 01395 513229 |
