HOLY ISLAND & THE FARNES May 23rd-26th

Sail in a stunningly beautiful part of the UK. Holy Island and the Farnes May 23rd-26th. A fantastic cruising venue offering both sheltered and coastal options in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

All the above information can be seen in detail at http://www.tmtr.com/rally

North West

Date Location Contact Notes

April 12/13th Coniston Bernard Harman

May 3rd/5th Kirkcudbright Brian McClellan Launch KSC

May 17/18th Derwentwater Colin Firth Derwentwater Marine

May 24/26th Farne Islands Bill Jones

June 7/8th Ullswater Brian McClellan

June 28/29th Bala David Morton Glanilyn 01678540441 Mr & Mrs Pugh

June 28th/July 5th St Just in Roseland Brian McClellan Holiday meet all areas welcome

July 19/20th River Dee John Hughes Launch Thurstaston

August 2nd/3rd Windermere Brian McClellan Launch Low Wray or Ferry Nab

August 16/17th Coniston Frank Dearden

August 23rd/30th Loch Lomond Brian McClellan Holiday meet No.2 Information required from anyone who has been

September 13/14th Derwentwater Colin Firth

September 27/28th Ullswater Colin Firth Ullswater Yacht Club

October 11/12th Windermere Dave Morton YMCA

November 1st/2nd Coniston Brian McClellan ‘Softies Meet’ Waterhead Hotel

East

Unless otherwise stated contact: Dave Jennings 07919 802161 or 01400 230944 or email: dave_jennings@lineone.net

If anyone want to receive updates via email then send an email to me at the above address and I will put together a mailing list, similarly if anyone wants to suggest suitable venues or other dates for rallies, again email me as above.

3/4/5 May — River Orwell HW Harwich 14:00 BST, HW Ipswich approx 14:20 Meet at Haven Ports Yacht Club in Suffolk Yacht Harbour (Levington Marina) at 7.30pm on Saturday evening.

10/11 May — River Deben HW Harwich 19:06 BST, HW Woodbridge approx 19:36 Meet at Woodbridge on Saturday Evening. For details contact Paul Constantine 01394 380498.

7/8 June — River Blackwater HW Harwich 17:42 BST, HW Osea Island approx 18:27 Meet in Goldhanger Creek Saturday evening.

21/22 June — Walton Backwaters HW Harwich 17:44 BST, HW Walton & Frinton Yacht Harbour approx 18:00 Plan to meet in Kirby Quay on Saturday evening.

5/6 July — River Colne HW Harwich 16:24 BST, HW Brightlingsea approx 16:39 Meet in Pyefleet Creek or Brightlingsea on Saturday evening.

19/20 July — River Ore / Alde HW Harwich 16:27 BST, HW Snape Bridge approx 18:27 Meet at Iken Cliff on Saturday evening.

2/3 August — River Crouch / Roach HW Harwich 15:31 BST, HW Farnbridge approx 16:10 Details TBA.

South

With help from other members I have tried to produce a programme to suit all-comers. We again have two rallies per month from May to September, and I have added an extra couple, out of season, in Chichester Harbour, in case any hardy winter sailors would like to join me.

I have decided to resurrect the Cobnor week-end, and our new proprietor there, Diana Beale, is keen to help and is willing to ‘bend the rules a bit’ with regard to heavy boats. The main problem is “getting bogged down and creating ruts”. If we can avoid this, we should be OK. This is a beautiful venue, particularly for family camping.

Please observe the DCA safety recommendations, check the weather forecasts, and don’t set off across open water unless you are sure you can handle the conditions. There is no safety boat, and organisers do not accept liability for the safety of members attending rallies.

Accessible by sheltered water

Particularly suitable for families

Map references relate to the OS Landranger series

Date Sat pm HW Venue Rally Host Portsmouth

12-13 April 21.10 Beat the crowds and check your gear in Liz Baker Snowhill Creek, Chichester Harbour. Home◦01323 842 OS 197/771 990 124 Mobile◦07957 945 523

2,3,4 May 14.27 Cobnor, Chidham, Chichester Harbour. Liz Baker Bank Hol. OS 197/793 025 Camping ashore or Phone as above afloat. Ideal family venue. It would help if you could let me know if you intend to come.

24-26 May 19.44 Beaulieu Old Quay, by Fire Station. Chris Jenkins Bank Hol. OS 196/388 024 Home◦02392 601 Overnight charge £5 per boat. Any one 779 wishing to launch at Bucklers Hard must Mobile◦07766 733 arrange that separately. 517 There is a beach, slipway and secluded lawn area.

7-8 June 14.29 Wootton Creek OS 196/547 921 Liz Baker Meet near wooden jetty on rhs, just Phone as above below Wootton Bridge.

21-22 June 17.36 Shipstall Point, Poole Harbour Keith Holdsworth Pompy 195/984 882 Camping forbidden on 01425 479 239 (Poole Arne Heath, but there is a small Entrance campsite on Round Island (987 874) 15.20)

*5-6 July 16.16 Hurst Castle, Keyhaven 196/316 903 David Jones Meet near the black hut on beach. 01403 266 800 Good site for a bar-b-Q, but keep it clear of the nature reserve!

19-20 July 16.09 Cowes, Folly Inn OS 196/5 10 926 Liz Baker (half-way between Cowes & Phone as above Newport). Meet on beach in bend of river, just up-stream from pub.

*9-10 Aug 22.19 The Kench, Langstone Harbour 197 Dave Sumner 694 999 Quiet creek off Sinah Lake, Home 01403 730 between shingle bank and shore, just 152 Mobile east of small bay. Should be time for 07818 801 657 bar-b-Q or picnic on shingle bank before tide covers it.

23-24 Aug 22.3 Bembridge 196/64 1 886 Meet on Len Wingfield sandy beach on lhs, just inside Home 01483 563 entrance. Possible onward cruise in 422 company on Sun - destination to be agreed by those present.

13-14 Sept 13.56 Oxey Lake, Lymington 197/744 044 David Jones Meet on small beach where sea wall Home 01403 266 bends sharply to left towards Moses 800 Dock.

*27-28 Sept 13.39 Bursledon traditional end-of-season Liz Baker meet at The Jolly Sailor. We usually Phone as above meet-up on Lands End Hard. Some prefer to continue under the bridges and up-river for a quieter night. Tide is right for a cruise to Curbridge or Botley on Sunday for those who can lower their masts.

*11-12 Oct 12.54 Lunch on Fowley Island then visit Liz Baker seals in Oare Rythe and overnight in Phone as above Snowhill Creek.