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

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 & Home◦01323 842 Newport). Meet on beach in bend of 124 river, just up-stream from pub. Mobile◦07957 945 523

*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.

North West Rallies - 2003

Date Location Contact Notes

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

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

July 19-20 River Dee John Hughes Launch Thurstaston

August 2-3 Windermere Brian McClellan Launch Low Wray or Ferry Nab

August 16-17 Coniston Frank Dearden

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

September 13-14 Derwentwater Colin Firth

September 27-28 Ullswater Colin Firth Ullswater Yacht Club

October 11-12 Windermere **CANCELLED**

November 1-2 Coniston Brian McClellan ‘Softies Meet’ Waterhead Hotel

East Coast Rallies - 2003

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.

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 West Rallies - 2003

In this region we have a starting time and place. The destination is decided on the day and depends on conditions, forecast and the wishes of the members.

16th - 17th August Plymouth

Meet at 1000hrs Saturday on the outside pontoon of Mayflower Marina which is at the mouth of the River Tamar, just south of the RN Dockyard.

13th - 14th September Salcombe

You can launch at Kingsbridge at the head of the estuary 2 hours either side of high tide (Sat 0800hrs - Sun 2045hrs), otherwise at Salcombe at all states of tide. This event could suit lightweight boats and canoes, as there is plenty to do without going to sea. For local information contact Alan & Jonquil Stapleton on 01548 857640.

To let me know if you are coming, and if you want to make use of our ‘care for your boat while you go ashore for the night’ scheme, please contact Aidan de Ia Mare on 01208 851853.