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Solent Jubilee Cruise 2012 Table of Contents Contents: Title Page Welcome The Solent General Notes The week's Itinerary at a glance Chart/Plan of Cruise Area Day 1 Saturday, 30th June – Southampton - Registration and Reception Day 2 Sunday, 1st July – Poole - Passage race Day 3 Monday, 2nd July – Yarmouth Passage Race Day 4 Tuesday, 3rd July – Cowes and Portsmouth Passage race Day 5 Wednesday, 4th July – Lay Day in Portsmouth or race round the Nab Day 6 Thursday, 5th July – Lymington – Fast Cruise Day 7 Friday , 6th July – Beaulieu Fast Cruise Sailing Instructions Appendices Disclaimer - sheet to be signed by all participants (available separately) Cruise Safety and Communication Procedures Competitions (Details Available Separately at Registration) Medical details – skipper to ensure he/she has details for each member of his crew List Participating boats and their crews Organizing Committee Draft of 12/06/12 page 2 Solent Jubilee Cruise 2012 LITTLE SHIP CLUB Dear Little Ship Club and Corinthian members, On behalf of all Little Ship Club attendees let me say how pleased we are to be hosting our US “cousins” on another cruise in UK waters. I should first apologise for having moved the venue for this cruise to the Solent. Having promised a cruise in Zeeland, which would have been a new experience for the Corinthians, I found the risk of exposing skippers to significant fines from the customs authorities, particularly in Belgium, unacceptable. The “red diesel” argument rumbles on with no sign that it will be satisfactorily resolved any time soon. If you were in any doubt, the reason for the name, Solent Jubilee, is to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of the Accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. So, it seems appropriate to have organised a cruise in the home of UK yachting. The Solent has a long history of yachting, royal and otherwise, and indeed, an illustrious naval history, some of which you will see in Portsmouth and the Beaulieu River. Whilst the waters are generally sheltered they cannot be described as easy, presenting skippers with challenging tides, busy commercial and ferry traffic and probably the largest concentration of pleasure yachts in Europe. For many of the LSC skippers these are familiar waters but I understand that for many of the Corinthians this will be your first visit to the Solent and Poole Bay. I wish I could guarantee the weather but this is England and we could get anything and probably will. What I can promise is good sailing, interesting venues and, most of all, great fellowship. I know that the LSC members are looking forward to renewing old acquaintances and making new ones and I am sure the cruise will live up to the high standards set by previous events on both sides of the Pond. So, welcome to you all and I wish you a safe and enjoyable cruise in good company. David Roache David Roache Commodore, Little Ship Club Draft of 12/06/12 page 3 Solent Jubilee Cruise 2012 Sailing in the Solent The Solent is the sheltered body of water that lies north of the Isle of Wight between it and the mainland. It is divided between the western Solent and the eastern Solent with Southampton Water running north-west from its centre up to the port of Southampton. Although sheltered, skippers should be aware of the following: • Tidal streams can be quite strong, tides will be rising to Springs on Thursday 5th July. • The Solent is busy with commercial shipping which is largely restricted to defined and buoyed shipping lanes where large vessels generally have right of way – be aware of where these lanes are and observe the local regulations. • There are many ferry routes from the mainland to the Isle of Wight. Ferries range from slower car ferries to high speed (45kn) passenger ferries. It is always wise to stay clear of these vessels, however, the shallow-draft fast ferries will usually avoid slow yachts. • There are areas of special caution, the major ones you will encounter are: o The Thorn Channel at the southern end of Southampton Water where large vessels make a very tight turn, often accompanied by a pilot boat (usually a black hull with a yellow stripe). Keep a very careful watch and read the rules in your almanac. o The entrance to Portsmouth Harbour where there are frequent large ferry and naval vessel movements. Stay out of the main channel when entering and leaving. The regulations are strictly applied. Check your almanac. o The Poole Harbour swash channel where, again, you may encounter large and fast ferries. Keep a watch for these and keep out of their way. o The chain ferry in Poole Harbour entrance – this always seems to cross just as you get to it. Give it right of way and stay well clear of the chains in front and behind it. • You may also encounter yacht races. Although they have no right of way other than under International ColRegs it is courteous not to impede yachts that are racing. • It is always best to assume that the yacht or motor boat on a collision course with you does not know the ColRegs – be prepared to take avoiding action if he does not, even if it is your right of way. Draft of 12/06/12 page 4 Solent Jubilee Cruise 2012 General Notes The navigation information and advice in this manual is not intended to replace Reeds Almanac, local cruising guides or charts of the area. It is additional advice based on local knowledge and the requirements of the cruise timetable. This hand book contains the details of each day’s programme on a page by page basis. a section with specific details relating to the Fast Cruises and some general advice on communications and emergency procedures which we very much hope will not be necessary, but would still urge you to read carefully. You will find a list of participating boats and their crews, together with the Organising Committee‘s contact details at the back. Communications There will be the now traditional radio broadcast each morning at 0830 hrs (except on Sunday when it will be at 0730 hrs) when activities and their timings will be confirmed (or changed) on VHF Channel 72. We shall be using Channel 72 for all cruise communications, and skippers should, where possible, listen on dual watch to Ch 16 and 72 Marinas Please observe local etiquette at each of our destinations (outlined on the appropriate page). Skippers are responsible for their own marina fees, but should always inform the Harbour Master they are part of the Little Ship Club rally and request a rally discount. On page 8, you will see all the amenities available at the Ocean Village marina, our start of rally venue, and how to access them. There will be similar arrangements in all the marinas we visit, but they will not necessarily be spelt out on each page. You will find the details in Reeds . Social Many of you have been on these joint cruises before and know the form. There are social events arranged for several evenings : a drinks reception and 3 dinners and an evening where you dine with the neighbours. Some of you have become friends on earlier cruises and may wish to join up again on this one either for a day's sail on another yacht or for dinner. We would like to encourage crew to swap boats, so long as the host skipper is not left short handed. Likewise with dinner arrangements, you will see there are several evenings left open for people to get together either on board or ashore. We would like to encourage you to include newcomers and people aboard smaller boats who would have difficulty hosting 6 extra diners. Provisioning On each day page you will find information about the sorts of shops you are likely to find in each port. However, depending on your choice of activities, you could find yourselves without easy access to supplies because you arrive after the shops have closed or find they are at some distance from the marina. We suggest that you read through this guide and and pre-plan your activities so that you have an idea of what you are going to need and whether you will be able to obtain it on the day. Dietary Requirements: Please let your skipper know as soon as possible and email David Roache at [email protected] Expenses All Crew are expected to pay their share of expenses, including provisioning, mooring fees, fuel etc. This applies to everyone on the cruise, so we suggest an upfront discussion between skipper and crews to agree a suitable way - a cash kitty, taking turns to pay with credit cards are a couple of suggestions. Draft of 12/06/12 page 5 Solent Jubilee Cruise 2012 The Week at a Glance Saturday 30 th June to Friday 6 th July Date Morning and Afternoon Evening Overnight Saturday, 30th June Registration, dinner Royal Southampton Yacht Club Ocean Village Smart Casual Sunday, July 1st Fast Cruise 1 Town Quay Marina, Own arrangements Poole Monday, 2nd July Fast Cruise 2 Dine with neighbours (see page 11) Yarmouth Harbour Tuesday, 3rd July Fast Cruise 3, Cowes or P&O Clarence Marina, Liners Event Own arrangements Portsmouth Harbour Wednesday, 4th July Lay Day Celebration Dinner Clarence Marina, optional Fast Cruise to Nab HMS Warrior Portsmouth Harbour Sightseeing, museums, shops Fancy or Smart Thursday, 5th July Fast Cruise 4 Dan Bran Pontoon, or Back of Wight Own arrangements Lymington Friday, 6th July Cruise to Beaulieu Final Dinner Bucklers Hard Sightseeing, museums National Motor Museum Beaulieu River Jacket and Tie For more details see day pages Draft of 12/06/12 Page 6 Solent Jubilee Cruise 2012 Chart of Cruise area The Solent, The Isle of Wight, Poole Bay and the Nab Tower Draft of 12/06/12 Page 7 Solent Jubilee Cruise 2012 Day 1 HW Portsmouth 0828/2105 BST Saturday 30th June 2012 Southampton Registration and Reception Boats and crews assemble Ocean Village Marina 1300 -1800 hrs Registration Trafalgar Room, Royal Southampton YC 1900 hrs Bar opens for pre-dinner and dinner drinks 1930 hrs Dinner: Dining Room, RSYC Venue : Royal Southampton Yacht Club Dress code : smart casual 2130 hrs Skippers Briefing After Dinner in Royal Southampton Call Ch 80 on final approach Marina Gate code notified to skippers on arrival Showers: These are accessed via a code number given to the berth holders on arrival Laundry: as above Water: On pontoons – free easily accessible Fuel: none.