The S&CA will venture west to Poole for the August Bank holiday weekend, with two nights mooring booked at Poole Quay Marina, giving us plenty of options for the Sunday - See the details below.
THE PLAN
(Optional) Friday night at anchor - For those that want to get ahead or break the journey, some crews historically anchor on the Friday evening in Alum Bay / Keyhaven dependent on the weather.
Saturday 26th August - Sail to Studland & Poole Quay.
A day sail down the Solent and across Poole Bay, with berths booked at the delightful Poole Quay Boat Haven, giving direct access to the pubs and restaurants of Poole. Due to the long sail crews will be able to make their own plans for the evening.
Sunday 27th August - Brownsea Island Trail & Picnic (or Studland Bay)
At about 11am we'll poodle across to Brownsea Island where we can beach the dingy's and then take a leisurely stroll around the stunning Island, observe the Red Squirrels, Peacocks and Deer whilst competing a short treasure trail. Weather permitting we'll gather for a Picnic before returning to Poole Quay for Pontoon Drinks.
NOTE: There is a charge to land on the island (payable on the day)
Alternatively, if the weather is idlic we may head for the Gay beach at Studland.
Dinner arrangements are down to individual crews, noting there are many pubs and restaurants in the area.
Monday 28th August - Return to Home Ports.
Information for skippers:
A WhatsApp group will be created for detailed planning nearer the time.
LOW Water Portsmouth 11.31 Saturday and at 10.05 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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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 18th August
2. Visit the Facebook CrewMatch page for all crewing opportunities
3. Upon approach, skippers will be required to contact the harbour / 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.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
The club will endeavour to provide full refunds for event charges when cancellations are made by you through the Website and made in good time. Normally, a week before the event is due to take place will be sufficient.
If the club has made third party bookings, paid deposits or made other commitments, it may be that only a partial refund or no refund is offered.
Where a refund is requested due to dissatisfaction with third party goods or services, a refund will only be offered if such refund is also made to the club by the third party.
NOTE
Your host for this event will be Andy Amery
Any questions, please email secretary@gaysailing.org.uk
