Holy Island and the Farnes June 1-3

This rally is now an annual fixture, and the 2002 event will follow the now established tradition: see Bulletins 169, 172 for reports, stories and photos. An information pack is available: please contact Ed Wingfield for electronic version (0191-258-1995; edwingfield@hotmail.com) or Bill Jones (0191-212-0497; w.r.jones@nd.ac.uk) or write to Bill Jones at 6 Glendyn Close, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7DZ with A4 self-addressed envelope stamped 50p.

Details will be posted on the Rally website at www.tmtr.com

Cruise Firth of Forth 8-18 August 2002

We will include the open water of mid and lower Forth so experienced skippers only. Crews best to live-aboard and be self-sufficient for a couple of days as we’ll include some remote venues with no facilities. Barbecues are on the agenda! Meet Thursday pm Port Edgar Marina (good security, easy launch). Mobile phones essential for communication as boats will join and leave the cruise at different times. Ed Wingfield 0191 258 1995 or ed_wingfield@yahoo.co.uk

Firth of Forth Dinghy Cruising Pilot

Anyone thinking of a cruise in the Forth can now obtain the updated and comprehensive 2002 edition free of charge. It now contains 23 pages including colour chartlets but does not duplicate those on Imray C27. That chart is essential for cruising this water and is to be used with the pilot.

Cruisers are requested to feedback info, either additions or corrections. Apply ed_wingfield@yahoo.co.uk for your electronic copy. Note. Paper copy available via DCA library.

East Coast

April Saturday 27th: River Orwell Rally: Meet at Haven ports Yacht Club, Suffolk Yacht Harbour (TM24783 1) @ 7.30pm Contact: Peter Small 01473 405620

May Sat 4th: River Deben Rally: Meet at Rocks (TM295427) or Waldringfield (TM284445) depending on circumstances @ 6pm Contact: Paul Constantine 01394 380498

Jul Sat 6th: Walton Backwaters Rally: Possible meeting place Kirby Creek (TM225224) depending on circumstances @ 8pm Contact: Ted Jones 01297 652581

Jul Sat 13th: Alton Water Righting Rally: Meet at Alton Water Reservoir (TM153354)@ 10am Contact: Peter Small 01473 405620

Jul Sat 20th: River Stour Rally: Meet at Holbrook Creek (TM 173348) @ 8pm Contact: Dave Jennings 01400 230944

Aug Sat 3rd: River Ore & Alde Rally: Meet at Iken Cliffs (TM404560) @ 8pm Contact: Dave Jennings 01400 230944

Aug Sat 17th: River Crouch & Roach Rally: Meet at West Wick Marina (TQ843970) @ 7pm Contact: Chris Brooks 01923 267241

Aug Sat 31st: River Blackwater Rally: Meet at Goldhanger Creek (11906082) @ 7pm Contact: John Adye 0208 467 2052

South Coast

With a bit of prodding by Len Wingfield, I have had a splendid response to my plea for rally hosts. As a result we have a very full programme this year, with a wide variety of venues. Always check the weather forecast before you sail, and don’t set-off across open water unless you are sure you can handle the prevailing conditions. The DCA does not provide a safety boat and accepts no responsibility for the safety of members attending rallies.

Date & Approx Sat Venue Host HW Portsmouth BST

27/28 April* Fowley island, Chichester Harbour David Sumner 12.24 - accessible 2 hrs either side of HW. 01403 730 152 Lunchtime bar-b-Q & overnight camp. OS 745 045

4/5/6 May* Poole Harbour - Shipstall Point Alan Glanville 17.29 OS 984 884 or 986 880 07913 400 668 (Mobile)

25/26 May Wootton Creek 05 547 922 Chris Jenkins 23.38 02392 601 779

8/9 June** Oxey Lake OS 329 936 Keith Holdsworth 22.58 01425 479 239

22/23 June Cowes - Folly Inn Liz Baker 22.29 OS 511 926 01323 842 124 Mobile 07957 945 523

6/7 July Newtown OS 415 902 Len Wingfield 21.33 01483 563 422

20/21 July** Pitts Deep - a quiet creek in the Liz Baker 21.15 saltings OS 370 954

3/4/5 Aug* Christchurch Harbour OS 175 Liz Baker HW Christchurch 911 (Hengistbury Head side) approx. 17.00

17/18 August Bembridge David Jones 19.35 OS 642 887 01403 266 800

31 Aug /1 September Hurst Point OS 316 904 Meet Alan Glanville 16.13 near black wooden hut on beach Bar-b-Q

14/15 Sept** The Kench, Langstone Harbour Liz Baker 17.52 OS 694 999

28/29 Sept* Bursledon - End of season meet at Liz Baker 15.40 The Jolly Sailor, and up-river cruise to Curbridge/Botley on Sunday. OS 492 093 Camping in boats possible on Lands End Hard, just below pub, or continue up-river beyond bridges for a quieter night.

Accessible by sheltered water

Suitable venue for families

Finland Raid

Michael Hanyi in Finland (not a DCA member) contacted the DCA about Raid Finland, this July, which he thought might be of interest to our members. All the info can be found on a fine website:- www.puuvene.net/raidfinland/

This ‘raid’ is following on the ‘tradition’ of Douro and Great Glen raids. Pity Finland is so far away - looks like great d’c’ing country and HE claimed the midges were not all that much of a problem!