Please See Covid Note Below
Due to the weather and tides this event has had to be changed as outlined below.
PLEASE NOTE: We are now operating a waiting list for the Poole Quay Boat Haven
THE PLAN
Saturday 28th August - Sail to Alum Bay and drop anchor in this truly amazing spot and prepare for our an evening BBQ on the beach and overnight at anchor in this delightful sport that should be suitable sheltered from the easterly winds that are forecast.
Sunday 29th August - A circa 17nm sail from Alum Bay to Poole Harbour where we have reserved 10 berths (now full and operating a waiting list). Whilst we have been unable to secure a restaurant there are numerous pubs on the quay and in the town to sample in a mini (or larger) tour of hostelries.
Monday 30th August - Return to Home ports, an early start for those returning to the Eastern end of The Solent.
Information for skippers:
HW Portsmouth 16:15 Saturday, 17:26 Monday
Pool Quay Boat Haven and Port of Poole Marina
Phone 01202 649488
'Pool Quay Boat Haven' VHF CH 80
'Poole Harbour Control' VHF CH 14
Please be sure to check almanac and specific pilotage information, and to be aware of the chain ferry.
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COVID NOTE
The Committee intends that club events will go ahead wherever possible in 2021, and the planned events are not intended to be cancelled unless they are clearly prohibited by government restrictions.
It will be the responsibility of individual skippers to comply with relevant guidance or regulations in respect of crewing arrangements and the safety of their crews. This includes, but is not limited to - hygiene precautions, social distancing, group sizes and mixing of households on board.
Due to the uncertainty over Covid risks and restrictions at the time of the event, activities and catered dining arrangements (Plan A) are subject to change or cancellation. Crews will need to be prepared for a Plan B of switching to an open air BBQ in individual crew groups or catering on board for example.
Individual participants must also comply with relevant guidance or regulations such as socially distancing and maximum group sizes during any mixing of crew groups.
All attendees must be registered for track and trace purposes.
ANYONE EXPERIENCING COVID SYMPTOMS MUST NOT ATTEND
GETTING HELP TO JOIN US
Crew seeking berths are initially advised to visit the club Facebook ‘Crew Match’ page. If you are unsuccessful or not in the Facebook group, you are welcome to contact the event host.
Land based participants are as always welcome to join, and may wish to take advantage of one of the local hotels or B&B's in the area.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?
1. Register your attendance via the S&CA website by Friday 27th August
2. Visit the Facebook CrewMatch page for all crewing opportunities
3. Upon approach, skippers will be required to contact the harbor / marina by VHF for specific berthing instructions. (please state you are part of the S&CA/Sailing&Cruising Association Rally)
4. You can bring along friends, but remember to ‘add guest’ at the point of your registration. Guests can only be added at the time of registration. If you later want to add a guest and the event did not require payment please cancel your registration and re-register adding your guest. If your registration did require payment please contact the event host.
NOTE
Your host for this event will be Andy Amery
Any questions, please email secretary@gaysailing.org.uk
