Jurassic Paddle Sports

30/06/2026

🚤🏖️ Did you know?

Our Sidmouth Beach Lifeguards are an integral part of the Sidmouth Independent Lifeboat team.

Throughout the season, our volunteer lifeboat crews and beach lifeguards regularly train together, sharing skills and practising rescue scenarios to ensure they're ready to respond as one team when it matters most.

Whether it's an incident in the water, on the shoreline or along our coastline, joint training helps us work seamlessly together to provide the best possible response for our community and visitors. 🧡

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If you see an emergency along the coast, always call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

28/06/2026

28/06/2026

So true - lifeguards do so much work constantly all day long.

Most lives are saved long before anyone needs rescuing. 🌊

As the RNLI marks 25 years of lifeguarding, one North Devon supervisor reveals why a simple conversation on the beach can be far more important than the dramatic rescues that make the headlines

25/06/2026

⚠️ Beach Safety Update - Thursday, 25th June ⚠️

Due to the forecast of rapidly changing weather conditions, Sidmouth Beach Lifeguards will be extending their additional beach cover tomorrow (Friday, 26th June) to help keep beach visitors safe.

While temperatures remain high, the latest forecast also indicates a risk of thunderstorms developing across the South Coast. These storms could arrive quickly, bringing strong gusts of wind, frequent lightning, heavy rain and hail. Conditions can deteriorate in a matter of minutes, even if the weather initially appears calm.

If you're planning a trip to the beach after work or during the evening, please be aware that the weather may change much faster than expected.

If you're heading onto the water:

🛟 Always wear a lifejacket or buoyancy aid.

📱 Carry a fully charged mobile phone in a waterproof pouch so you can call for help if needed.

🏄‍♀️ Be especially cautious if using paddleboards, kayaks or other small craft, as strong offshore winds can develop suddenly and quickly carry you away from the shore.

⚡ If you hear thunder or see lightning, leave the water immediately and seek safe shelter. Water is not a safe place to be during a thunderstorm.

🌊 If you get into difficulty in the water, stay calm, lean back, control your breathing, then call for help or swim to safety.

🚩 Please pay attention to the advice of our lifeguards and any beach safety flags or signage. They are there to help you enjoy the coast safely.

We ask that everyone enjoy Sidmouth's beautiful coastline safely and responsibly. Taking a few simple precautions and staying aware of the changing conditions could make all the difference.

If you need assistance on the beach, speak to one of our lifeguards. In an emergency on the coast, always call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

25/06/2026

https://rnli.org/news-and-media/2026/june/25/rnli-updates-safety-advice-after-yellow-met-office-thunderstorm-and-wind-warning

The RNLI has issued updated safety advice to water users in response to the latest Met Office yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and strong winds to hit the south west, expected from this evening (Thursday 25 June).

25/06/2026

South coast most effected, it’s the rapid change that is concerning. People finishing work, expecting to pop to the beach. Please be mindful of sudden weather changes

⚡️THUNDERSTORM THURSDAY?⚡️

Well, the weather is giving us lots to talk about, right now, isn’t it?

Starting at 6pm tonight until midnight, we find ourselves under a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms. This isn’t unusual after a period of heat but conditions might change rapidly.

Please keep a close eye on conditions if you are out enjoying the sunshine and the water. For those enjoying water-sports, such as paddle boarding or kayaking, sudden strengthening winds or lightning could catch you unawares.

As always, if you or someone else finds themselves in difficulty, please call 999 and ask for the coastguard.

Your Exmouth RNLI volunteer lifeboat crews are ready.

22/06/2026

🚩 Additional Lifeguard Service 🚩

Due to this week's forecasted heatwave and strong easterly winds, we will be providing additional lifeguard cover on Sidmouth Beach from Tuesday - Thursday.

Usually between the May half term and summer school holidays, the lifeguard team patrol the beach on weekends only. However, we have made a decision on short notice to provide this additional cover, due to expected high numbers of visitors to our beautiful beach this week.

We would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone how to stay safe on the beach and at sea:

🏊‍♂️ Always swim between the red and yellow flags. Avoid swimming near or around the rock islands, where there can be strong currents.
🛟 If you are heading out on the sea, always wear a life jacket or buoyancy aid.
📱 Carry a fully charged mobile phone on your person in a waterproof pouch.
🌊 Check weather, tide and sea conditions before heading out.
📍 Let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return.
☀️ Stay sun safe: seek shade during peak hours (10:00 - 16:00), cover up with lightweight, loose-fitting fabrics, wear a hat and sunglasses, apply sunscreen correctly and drink water to stay hydrated.

If you see someone in trouble along the coast, always dial 999 and ask for the coastguard.

Photo credit: Guy Russell

15/06/2026

Hello on this beautiful sunny breezy Monday morning!
I have been and still am genuinely absolutely blown away, humbled and overwhelmed by the most amazing, kind, supportive and caring response to my news on Friday.
I am lost for words and was not emotional until all your lovely comments.
THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart I don’t know how to show my appreciation and I will endeavour to thank all of you individually in a more personal way than this but until then please know every single word is being cherished and once again the community, my friends and customers and locals have made Jurassic what it is or now was!
I am sitting with it and all your kindness and just getting used the change!

This photo to me sums up Jurassic and it’s what I always wanted it to do!

What a ride!

Thank you!

Guy x

12/06/2026

END OF AN ERA!

It is with a heavy heart that I have decided to sadly close Jurassic paddle sports. What started 13 years ago as a small, simple and humble venture lasted for over a decade and became something super special but sadly as times change it’s become increasingly more difficult to make it sustainable. It’s been the most amazing experience but for so many factors that wont explain now it’s become harder and harder to make it work. It’s been a long time coming and I hold my head high knowing it’s been a positive addition to Sidmouth beach and community.
For now I can’t find the words to summarise what’s been a lifestyle and so much more than a business so I will just say a huge heartfelt THANK YOU to all our wonderful customers, local community, friends and of course all my amazing staff I have had over the years. You all know who you are but I will be in touch! I feel a party may be needed! There are so many people
I want to thank and I will do it in time.
To quote my good friend Toby who was there at the beginning - Aloha!

Jurassic paddle sports aka JPS - 2013 - 2026.

Photo 2013 - the original setup!

08/06/2026

World Oceans Day!
Best playground in the world and does so much good for us all!
Let’s all do our best to look after our beaches and seas no matter where we are.
Happy world ocean day!
Photo credit - Dean Penn