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Activities
In Salcombe boating, sailing and motor boats are availablefor hire with or without tuition. Salcombe Yacht Club arranges regular evening
and weekend racing, including handicap and cruiser classes. The Island Cruising
Club arranges regular residential and non-residential courses. Sailing or
Powerboat training is available with RYA recognised instructors.
Scuba Diving: Access to a wealth of wrecks and scenic diving with legendary visibility. Charter boats available. Diver training with internationally recognised instructors is available locally.
Fishing: Try mackerel or sea fishing trips from Salcombe. Beach fishing is popular within the Estuary and on exposed beaches subject to local regulations. There are freshwater fisheries too.
Canoeing: Explore the Salcombe and Avon Estuaries by canoe. Your silent approach will be rewarded by wonderful wildlife in quiet creeks.
Surfing: The beaches from Hope Cove to Bigbury on Sea and North Sands at Salcombe offer excellent surf in varying weather conditions - enjoyed by both surfers and windsurfers.
Tennis: Salcombe Tennis Club in Bonaventure Road has courts for hire on a daily basis. Details available from the Salcombe Information Centre.
Painting: You will find subjects wherever you look. Set up your easel or settle a sketch pad on your knee and make the most of the clear light and wonderful surroundings. Visit the Salcombe Art Club's summer exhibition in The Loft Studio at Victoria Quay.
Walking: Walks along the Coastal Path, through picturesque villages and on Dartmoor are all easily accessible.
Birds and Animals: Slapton Ley with its Field Centre is a very special environment. In Spring and Autumn the sand and mud flats of both the Salcombe and Avon Estuaries are covered with birds. It is no accident that the Salcombe Estuary is a site of Special Scientific Interest.
