If you are a local to Exeter or the surrounding area and love water sports but don’t have anywhere to store all your gear, our storage unit Exeter will help. Read on to find out how. 

Exeter is a vibrant city nestled in the heart of Devon. It is a haven for people who love watersports. With its unique geographic position, straddling the River Exe and being a stone’s throw from the Jurassic Coast and various bodies of water, the passion for water sports runs deep in local residents. 

For those who actively participate, managing and storing the necessary equipment -kayaks, paddleboards, wetsuits, windsurfing gear, small dinghies etc – can present a storage challenge. Our storage will be the perfect solution, offering secure, flexible storage. 

Within this article, we will look at how our storage units will be the perfect place to store your water sports gear. 

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Why Are Water Sports Popular In Exeter? 

Water sports are popular because, due to the location of Exeter, there is a variety of activities that people can do within the area. 

Exeter sits on the River Exe and, along the Exeter Canal, people can enjoy canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. The sheltered waters of the canal offer a calm environment which is perfect for beginners and those who just want a bit of leisurely fun. 

The river eventually leads to the Exe Estuary which is a big location for sailing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing, particularly around the areas of Topsham and Exmouth. The estuary provides open water and favourable wind conditions, attracting seasoned sailors and windsurfers.

Just a short drive away, the Jurassic Coast and its coastal towns like Exmouth and Teignmouth are great places for sea kayaking, surfing, and open-water swimming. The proximity to the sea means many Exeter residents own equipment designed for coastal conditions.

There are water sports of all kinds in Exeter and the surrounding area. 

Why Home Storage Is Not Great For Watersports Gear 

The primary issue for local watersports lovers is space. A standard 10-foot kayak or a large paddleboard takes up a significant amount of room. When stored at home, this equipment often ends up cluttering up garages, taking over spare rooms or causing accessibility issues. 

Beyond space, security is a major concern. High-value items like carbon fibre paddleboards, high-end sailing equipment, or inflatable boats could easily be stolen from gardens or garden sheds.  

Finally, places like garden sheds can be very temperamental when it comes to the temperature or humidity. If you store your gear away in the winter, you don’t want to come back to it in spring and find it all covered in mould or damaged by animals. 

Why You Should Storage Unit Exeter 

Our storage is designed to solve these domestic storage challenges, offering a multitude of benefits that help the local watersports community. Within this section, we will look at why you should use our Exeter storage. 

Optimal Environmental Conditions

Unlike a damp garden shed or a drafty garage, our storage will offer you a clean, dry , well-ventilated environment in which to store your watersports gear. This is crucial for maintaining the integrity of watersports equipment as it will help to prevent mould and mildew growing on your gear. 

It will also protect your gear from UV exposure. UV is a major enemy of plastics, fibre glass and inflatable material. It causes them to become brittle and degrade. Our storage has no windows so your gear will be safe for UV light. 

Space Optimisation and Organisation

Our storage will allow you to reclaim valuable space in their homes. Instead of dedicating an entire garage bay or a spare room to your watersports gear, you can select a unit size that perfectly matches their needs. 

Our units in our Exeter store range from 10 sq ft to 1000 sq ft so we will have a unit that is perfect for your needs and you will be able to have a space for everything. This will help you to keep your gear organised and always know where everything is.  

5-Star Customer Service 

At all of our stores, including our Exeter one, you will receive 5-star customer service. All of our team members are highly knowledgeable about self storage and will be able to help you every step of the way. They will offer you a warm and friendly welcome each time you come into the store. 

This is what Colin Farrington had to say about Cinch Storage:

“Really impressed with my experience at Cinch Self Storage! The team were incredibly friendly and helpful from the first call right through to moving in, making everything stress‑free and straightforward. The facility was clean, secure, and easy to access – just what I needed. Communication was excellent and every question was answered clearly. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for reliable, top‑quality storage!”

Security and Peace of Mind

At Cinch Storage, we have a high level of security. Water sports gear is a considerable financial investment and you need to know it is safe. 

All of our units are equipped with an alarm and smoke and fire detection systems. The perimeter is well-lit and there is 24/7 CCTV surveillance around the entire Exeter facility. 

You can have peace of mind that your gear is safe when stored with us. 

Convenient Location 

Our Exeter store is located at Alphinbrook Road, Marsh Barton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2 8RG, next to the South Coast Plumbing and Heating. Our facility is a 15 minute drive from the centre of Exeter so we are conveniently located so your watersports gear will be easy to get to.

Flexible Rental Contracts 

All of our storage comes with flexible rental contracts. This means that at any time during your rental period, you are free to change your storage. 

You are also free to leave your unit before your rental period has ended. We just need a short period of notice and you will be refunded for any unused days (please speak to your Exeter team for details). You will only pay for what you use. This is not offered by any of our competitors. 

Ready For Storage Unit Exeter? 

For the dedicated water sports community in Exeter, our storage offers them a secure, flexible, clean, dry space in which to store their gear. 

It will allow you to store your gear in an optimal environment and will stop your home from getting cluttered up with all your gear. Our storage will be the perfect solution. 

Find out more about our Exeter storage or give us a call on: 01392 401 381