Daryn Hufton-Rees, Rear Commodore of the CLYC, has organised a very full programme for sailors to enjoy over this period. There are no great distances to travel this year. You are free to join at any point. There will be a Treasure Hunt over length of the cruise with clues along the way. If you do not participate in the early part of the cruise, you will still be able to solve the clues, but you will need to be present for the clues at the end. Please book by Monday 24th June.
Cruise programme:
Day 1) Wednesday 3rd July
Lymington. Berths have been reserved on the Dan Bran pontoon and dinner will be at the Mayflower from 1900. Pay on the night.
Day 2) Thursday 4th July
Aim to be tied up in Yarmouth harbour by 1230 in time to catch the open top bus to the Needles. A tour of the Coastwatch station has been organised and a visit to the battery with a bus back to the marina, a small fee for this can be paid in cash on the day. At 1830 a fish and chip supper will be delivered to all participants on the pontoon (please indicate your meal selection on the booking form) and bubbles will be supplied too, cost is £20 per head including food and fizz.
You will need to indicate on the booking form what each guest would like from; 1) Fish, 2) Scampi, 3) Sausage or 4) Cheese & Onion Pie. All meals will come with peas and chips. Gluten Free option available.
Day 3) Friday 5th July
Cowes Daryn has organised some berths in the Cowes Yacht Haven but please communicate with him first. During the day a visit will be organised to the Classic Boat Museum and other activities, details to follow. There will be a private dinner in the RLYC dining room, a buffet selection at £35 per head (meal selections are not required in advance but please ensure special dietary requirements are detailed on the booking form). Drinks can be purchased at the bar. Dress reefers and tie.
Day 4) Saturday 6th July
Bembridge berths have been reserved at the Duver. You will need to judge your arrival for the tide. HW Portsmouth on that day is 1242 BST and it is a spring tide. For departure on Sunday the Portsmouth HW is 1327BST. For entry into and departure from Bembridge look at the live data on https://www.bembridgeharbour.co.uk/ which will show you live height of Tide over the Bar. We shall have a self-catered Barbecue and Prizegiving in the evening ashore together.
Day 5) Sunday 7th July
Disperse but if you can get back to Cowes, Cowes Classic Week is beginning and there will be an assembly of Classic cars on The Parade.
For CLYC Members who select to pay for relevant events via GoCardless, the total amount will be raised from your account one week prior to the start of the cruise.
If you would like to join but cannot take a boat, we may have a berth or two available with other CLYC Members. Please email the Club Secretary with your requirements/availability.
Update:
Members are reminded that the Solent Cruise includes the General Election voting day and if you wish to vote you will need a postal vote. Applying is simple and can be done online at https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/apply-vote-post. Please note the deadline for applying is 1700 on 19th June.
