In July 2025 the Hub became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), Charity Registration Number 1214230. Our Registration Certificate can be seen here.
The Hub is home to and run by a group of clubs and organisations involved in watersports in Sidmouth. The premises are managed by a group which includes volunteer representatives from each.
Sasha Pickering – Sailing Club and Vice Chair
Julie Turner – Gig Club - Chair and Events Co-ordinator
Steve Smith – Sailing Club – Secretary and Licensee
Philip Stanbury - Gig Club and Treasurer for Hub
Andrew Dean – Sidmouth Lifeboat
Cassie Butler – Angling Club
Nigel Winchester - Gig Club
Miles Hapgood - Sailing Club
Jeremy Cloke - Gig Club
For general enquiries: sidwaterhub@gmail.com
For bookings: sidhubbook@gmail.com
Steve Smith, a member of Sidmouth Sailing Club since 2005, holds the Hub’s Liquor Licence and also acts Secretary to the Executive Committee. smith2480@icloud.com
Philip Stanbury is our Treasurer
Julie Turner is our Chair.
Nigel Winchester is a Founder Member and Treasurer of Sidmouth Gig Club. nwinch59@btinternet.com
Sacha Pickering is our Vice Chair
Andrew Dean is one of the Trustees of Sidmouth Lifeboat and manages the beach lifeguard service. He was a member of Sidmouth Sailing Club for many years and served on the management, social and Port Royal committees.
trustee2@sidmouthlifeboat.org.uk
Cassie Butler represents the Angling Club
Miles Hapgood Is President of the Sailing Club and has been active in fund-raising for the Hub.
hannafordonline@hotmail.com
Nick Thompson is a Founder member of the Gig Club and webmaster for the Hub.
nhthompson@outlook.com