Cruising Programme 2021 West Cowes 3-4 April The Club House Keyhaven Lymington SO41 0TR T: 01590 642165 www.keyhavenyc.co.uk Once again, the Cruising Captains of Keyhaven Yacht Club and Lymington Town Sailing Club have jointly organised the 2021 Cruising Programme. Members Plan is to arrive early Friday afternoon for the free flow from both clubs will be acting as the rally organisers and all the programme lock gate opening. Saturday is for exploring this lovely events are open to all the members of both clubs. Some of the events are So- area with an evening meal booked at Chichester Yacht lent based whereas, others venture further afield including channel crossings. Club. Leisurely return on Sunday or smaller boats can choose to stop en-route. A fair proportion of the events should appeal to Keyhaven sailors. Some events have been planned to extend more than just a weekend reflecting the fact that more of us are retired. This may also make the events further afield more Organiser: Maria Browning T: 07523 998410 E: [email protected] attractive for Keyhaven sailors. Many thanks to those members who have agreed to take on the role of cruise organiser this year. The cruising programme is quite busy with events spreading right across the sailing season. It is the nature of sailing that it is highly likely that some events will be affected by the weather. That is one reason for planning such a packed program. Please do contact the cruise organiser in good time to join a cruise. If you are not members of the LTSC / KYC Cruising Google Discussion Group, I do urge Marchwood 14-16 May you to join it. Everything you need to know, including lots of chat are to be found here. I do look forward to meeting and sharing a ‘docking tot’ with you in 2021. Neil Peacock KYC Cruising Captain West Cowes 3-4 April For those recently launched this is your ‘shake-down’ cruise. So whatever ‘kit’ breaks or is lost can be sourced in Cowes. Berths booked at Shepards Wharf, with dinner booked at The Island Sailing Club for 1930hrs. A gentle start to the season. Organiser: Chris Caswell T: 07870 666808 E: [email protected] Chichester 16-18 April Plan is to arrive early Friday afternoon for the free flow lock gate opening. Saturday is for exploring this lovely area with an evening meal booked at Chichester Yacht Club. Leisurely return on Sunday or smaller boats can choose to stop en-route. Organiser: Maria Browning T: 07523 998410 E: [email protected] Jim’s Mystery Tour 30 April - 3 May This event features overnight moorings in Solent ports, with a nightly meet in a nearby hostelry, at 1800hrs each of the 4 evenings, details TBA. It ends appropriately in the club on Bank Holiday Monday, with a simple supper at 1900hrs to which partners and all club members are invited. Organiser: Jim Sey T: 07808 177288 E: [email protected] Marchwood 14-16 May Enjoy the busy big ship goings on in Southampton Water. Friday Night moor alongside Marchwood Sailing Club Pontoon, dinner in the clubhouse, Saturday lunch time at Eling Mill and back to Southampton Town Quay Overnight. Sunday sail home. Organiser: Peter Fisher T: 07790 321604 E: [email protected] Alderney 21-24 May Cross the channel to the fascinating island of Alderney on Friday 21st or Saturday 22nd May. You choose your departure day. Explore this unique and quirky island by foot or by hired bicycle. Sail back on Monday 24th May or take the opportunity to continue your voyaging onwards to the other Channel Islands. Organiser: Neil Peacock T: 07971 871842 E: [email protected] Hamble Scramble 22-23 May This is the one event which sees the cruisers and racing fleets meet up. Berthing will be at Port Hamble Marina with dinner at a local club or restaurant. Cruise at your leisure or join the informal race to Hamble and back. Organiser: Robin Milledge T: 07973 698038 E: [email protected] Summer Cruise 5-20 June The Summer Cruise will be a simple generic format; we will sail to Cherbourg on Saturday 5th June, the following Saturday we will plan to meet at an agreed ferry port to facilitate any mid-term crew changes. Outside of these dates skippers will be free to sail in company or independently. There will be a planning meeting early in March to consider opportunities and establish a clearer plan. Organiser: to be assigned Poole 7-10 June The one mid-week cruise to avoid the worst of the crowds. If conditions are good on Monday sail to Studland bay for a night at anchor. Tuesday night at Poole Quay or a Poole yacht club. On Wednesday we explore Poole Harbour, before an overnight in South Deep. On Thursday we make our way home. Organiser: Len Tuffill T: 07753 577614 E: [email protected] Weymouth & Portland 2-5 July For those who want it this will be a 4-day, 2 venue event spanning Friday 2nd – Monday 5th July. Sail along the Jurassic coastline stopping over at Studland Bay, Swanage, Chapman’s Pool Mupe Bay or Lulworth Cove, if you wish. Saturday night in Weymouth’s lovely old harbour, dinner in the Royal Dorset Yacht Club with an after dinner speaker. Sunday night in Portland Marina, the 2012 Olympic sailing venue, dinner in the Boat that Rocks or watching the sun go down at the Cove Inn. Organiser: Neil Peacock T: 07971 871842 E: [email protected] St Vaast 15-19 July The cruise will be an early start on Thursday 15th to Cherbourg in time for an evening meal, weather permitting. Friday morning gives time for some shopping before leaving on the eastbound tide to St Vaast. Saturday brings the market, moules & frites in the cafes and our BBQ by the marina on Saturday evening. Leaving on Sunday am to return home – we call this the ‘core’ part of the cruise. St Vaast continued.... If anyone wishes to leave earlier from Lymington and spend more time in Cherbourg or, at the end of the cruise, stay on longer in St Vaast, please let us know so we can share the information. There are a number of walks around St Vaast and bus services can take you elsewhere. We encourage members to take the opportunity to extend their trip either on their own or in small groups. Why not try Carantan, Alderney or Honfleur? Organiser: Alan Rand T: 01590 673002 E: [email protected] Bembridge 13-15 August Always a popular destination with a BBQ on one evening and dinner at Bembridge Sailing Club on the other evening. Stroll along the shore, walk further afield or explore the individual shops and galleries in the village or close to the harbour. August is popular so book your place soon. Organiser: Chris Barr T: 07716 750133 E: [email protected] North or South of St Cats 28-29 August Saturday’s destination is Haslar Marina with an evening meal in the lightship. Those sailing south of the I.O.W. should ideally pass Hurst Castle about 08:15 whereas those going north could depart an hour or so later. A Sunday morning departure will catch the ebb tide back. As it’s the Bank Holiday, why not stay another day for a little retail therapy or a trip around the dockyards. Organiser: Maria Browning T: 07523 998410 E: [email protected] Newtown Creek (including Last night at the Proms) 11-12 September Code of Conduct This is a cruise that has evolved over recent years. A barbeque ashore is followed by sharing the Last Night at the Proms on rafted boats. Organiser: David Street T: 07793 354376 E: [email protected] Medina 25-26 September On Saturday we venture up the Medina past all the Cowes activity to stay at Island Harbour Marina. Dinner that evening will be at Breeze, the marina restaurant (they also do good Sunday breakfasts). It’s a leisurely early afternoon departure on Sunday so there will be time to enjoy a riverside walk to Newport or the Folly. Or why not stay an extra day to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and sail back on Monday. Organiser: Ian Grieves T: 07957 677119 E: [email protected] Hornets 9-10 October A leisurely sail to Hornet Services Sailing Club on Saturday with the option of a visit to the historic Dockyard or even a trip across to Gunwharf Quays for the very brave. Supper will be in the historic Club house around 1930 with the option of an enormous breakfast on Sunday morning before an early afternoon return to Lymington with the tide. The Club is happy for this to be a two night stay and yachts may arrive on the Friday night if they wish. Organiser: Alison McFadyen T: 07833 720816 E: [email protected] Yarmouth 23-24 October The last cruise of the year will follow tradition and cross the Solent to Yarmouth. Regardless of the weather, a comfy pub will offer good food in excellent company. Timings will accommodate ferry foot passengers. Organiser: Maurice & Julie T: 07958 585371 E: [email protected] Newtown Creek (including Last night at the Proms) 11-12 September Code of Conduct Skippers are responsible for their own passage planning and decisions. They should also be aware of any dietary and medical requirements of their crew. They are required to confirm details of their boat and crew to the trip organiser and pay any deposits required by the closing date.