Solent Branch - welcome

The Solent 2012 Calendar is on line.

 

Click on these links for the Solent Events Calendar and the Midweek Calendar.

If you have any event suggestions or would like to coordinate or help at an event please contact Kelly Lehmann.

If anyone has an idea or an event for a midweek meet that may be of general interest please contact Allan Howlett.

 

 

Bucklers Hard BBQ - 19th May

 

Co-ordinators - Mark & Diana Gyde

Cream Tea on the Beaulieu River, and an evening Barbie at Bucklers Hard

This popular event will take place again this year , we have reserved some berths on the river pontoon at Bucklers Hard, so please let me know if you can join us as soon as you can.

High water Portsmouth is at 1119hrs at 4.3 m and low water at 1642hrs at 1.2m. it is also handy for the harbour to know the name and length of your Moody so we can squeeze as many in as possible, so please forward those details to me.

We will plan to have the cream tea served at 1530hrs so don’t have too much lunch and bring a plate and a pot of tea with you!

We will move over to the barbeque area at about 1800hrs to get things going, have a drink and enjoy the evening.

Please contact Mark Glyde to reserve your place on the Bucklers Hard pontoon.

 

Boat Name	Boat Length	Name	No
Argo	M40	Mark & Diana, Henry & Emily Glyde	4
White Whisper	M346	Ian & Sue Freeman	2
Melos II	M40	William & Claire Philpot. Macy & Isabel Nelson. Adam & Alex Thompson	6
Pampero of Down	Nicholson 35	Karen & Stewart Rickers	2
Westwind	M36	Ian and Linda Campbell + 2	4
Galatea	S31	Lorraine, Ian & Jordan Bevington	3
Imogen	S31	Martin & Sheena Boyce	2
Moon Shadow	Eclipse 33	Geoff & Val Lucas	2
April Mist	M31	Peter & Viv Rowland + Angus	2
Delfini	S38	Peter, Nina and Adrian Dovey	3
Dreamcatcher 2	M40	Kevin Morgan & Mary Allen	2
Moody Blue	M36	John, Tricia, Rosemary & Shane	4
Empty Sky	S31	Nick, Anne & Zoe Burrell	3
Sincerity	M38	Roger & Diane Perry	2
Southern Cross	M346	Keith & Elisabeth Turner	2
Moody Waters	M33	David,Jane & Alice Snook	3
Svecia	Malo 36	Eleanor & Tony Redshaw	2
Second Affaire	M29	Rob & Sue Brown	2
Meerkat	M31	Stuart & Anna Wood	2
Louise	M346	Anne, John & Daniel	3
Team Spirit	M35	Robbie & Janis Sargent	2

 

 

Gosport Expolosives Museum/ Spinnaker Tower - Midweek meet - 23rd May

 

Co-ordinator - Allan Howlett

Moody Midweek

Wednesday 23rd May

Our first midweek event this year returns to Historic Portsmouth. This year I have explored alternative possibilities. I have never been to the Explosives museum in Gosport, although it continues to get rave revues, so suggest that we spend a morning checking it out. www.explosion.org.uk/

Anyone wishing to join us please contact Allan Howlett.

The plan is to arrive on Tuesday evening and dine at a local hostelry. We shall be berthed at Premiers Gosport Marina, where Premier berth holders get free berthing. If you berth at Haslar Marina let me know and we can agree a meeting time and point.

On the Wednesday morning we will visit the Explosives Museum, and then have a late lunch. If time permits then we could cross to Gunwharf Quay by ferry for lunch.

For the evening meal we propose that you join us on Halyards to savour the delights of Liz’s cooking and cakes.

Explosion! is an award winning museum of naval warfare created within 18th century buildings at the Royal Navy's former armaments depot of Priddy's Hard, in Gosport, Hampshire.

The museum is housed in a group of listed buildings, which centre around the original powder magazine of 1771. These sit on the edge of a delightful camber basin on the western shore of Portsmouth Harbour, with views across to Portchester Castle, Whale Island and the Naval Base. Explosion! traces the development of naval armaments from gunpowder to the Exocet missile...but the museum is not just about big bangs!

Nor are the human, social and moral consequences of warfare forgotten - visitors will be provoked as well as educated and entertained.

For those who have visited the Explosives Museum before, then please join us for lunch and or dinner, plans are flexible.

Boat Name	Name	No.
Halyards	Allan & Liz Howlett	2
Moon Shadow	Geoff & Val Lucas	2
Solway Ranger	Ian & Jenny Stockdale	2

 

 

Normandy Dash - 2nd to 5th June

 

Co-ordinator - John Sharp

NORMANDY DASH – 2 JUNE 2012

The ‘Normandy Dash’ is more of a cruise designed to coincide with the Spring Bank Holiday and the 68th anniversary of the June 6 D-Day landings.  The idea is first to muster in Cherbourg on 2 June for a couple of days, at which point those who have to be back at work ( the ‘dashers’) can head back north.  Those wanting to enjoy the rest of the event then move to St Vaast on 4 June and then on to Carentan in time to be in the thick of things by Utah beach for 6 June. We will spend a couple of days in Carentan and then move further east along the coast to Ouistreham, soaking up the atmosphere of Omaha and Gold beaches and the Mulberry Harbours on route.  The cruise will end at Ouistreham but Bugsy aims to go on to Honfleur and then return to Cherbourg; any and all are welcome to join us.  The itinerary is below:

Date	Event Plan and Pilotage Information	Port Information (UK BST)	Tidal Information (UK BST)
Saturday 2 June	Boats cross the English Channel and muster in Cherbourg (Port Chantereyne Marina – berths already booked).  The passage will be the course for the Cherbourg Cup race.  The trophy will be awarded to the boat with the fastest crossing time.  Skippers may choose either Bembridge Ledge ECM or Needles Channel fairway buoy as their start line, with Cherbourg outer breakwater east or west entrance as their finish lines.  More details will be provided nearer the time.
Sunday 3 June	Free day in Cherbourg – evening group meal ashore Parc Emmanuel Liais
Monday 4 June	Boats depart for St Vaast. Distance 28 miles.  Tides suit an early departure and faster boats should be able to lock-in before first gate closure. Evening Barbeque on quayside	St Vaast marina lock gates open 0704 to 1238, and 1921 to 0104	Barfleur stream fair 0450 to 1050 and 1700 to 2330. St Vaast 0410   0.9 0920   6.7 1630   1.0 2140   6.9 (Springs 6 June)
Tuesday 5 June	Depart for Caranten. Distance 21 miles. A quick passage is essential to navigate canal and lock in before ebb gets too strong and insufficient depth.	St Vaast marina lock gates open 0756 to 1331 and 2010 to 0153. Carentan marina lock opens 2 hours before and 1 hour after local HW, which is Cherbourg +1. Gate opens 0716 to 1016 and 1935 to 2235	Stream fair 0500 to 0930. Cherbourg          Grandcamp 0337   0.8            0510   1.0 0916   6.4            1020   7.1 1559   1.0            1730   1.2 2135   6.6            2240   7.2
Wednesday 6 June Thursday 7 June	Stay in lock.  Town has D-Day celebrations as does Sainte Mère Eglise.  We are seeking event information; for example on 6 June at 1030 (Local time) there will be a reconstruction of the Utah beach landing including parachute drops.  At 1900 there is a commentated historic walk in Picauville. There is a lot to see of Utah and Omaha beaches and the Bayeux Tapestry is only a 30-minute train. ride from Carentan.
Friday 8 June	Depart Carentan for Ouistreham.  On route lunch at anchor off Mulberry Harbour at Vierville-sur-mer or St Laurent-sur mer	Ouistreham lock gates close 0245, 0415, 1015, 1145, 1330, 1515, 1645, 2145	Stream fair 0630 to 1140 max 1.2 kts. Foul stream max 1.1 kts.
Watch website for updates

 

Those interested in attending please email John Sharp with your boat name and type and names/numbers of those aboard.  Please also indicate whether you intend to do part or the entire event.

Boat Name	Length	Name	No.
Bugsy		John Sharp & Julie	2
Sincerity	M38	Roger & Diane Perry	2
Moon Shadow	Eclipse 33	Geoff & Val Lucas	2
Lady J	M38	Simon & Sarah Stevens	2
Sofie	M36	Keith & Celia Bater	2

 

Red Diesel – A Letter From France from Magali HAMON, Development Manager, Port Chantereyne (Cherbourg main marina)

Following the debate about red diesel in the UK, we would like to reassure you that the use of red diesel carried by British vessels is still very much accepted in France. I have attached a statement about the use of red diesel in France that you can very much circulate and distribute to your members.

I would be very happy to talk with anyone who has any questions about red diesel or about Cherbourg Port Chantereyne, so please feel free to contact me at anytime.

I hope that this statement will help British yacht Owners to feel confident again to cruise to France.

With kind regards,

Magali HAMON

Development Manager, Port Chantereyne
50100 Cherbourg-Octeville
Tel: +33 (0)2 33 87 65 76, Mob: +33 (0)6 87 71 09 41

Cowes Cruise - 2nd to 5th June

 

Co-ordinator - Sally & Mike Rushworth

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Party at Cowes Yacht Haven

For those of you who do not have the luxury of cruising to France, come and celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with us at Cowes Yacht Haven. We plan on having a pontoon party that will start at 1700 on Saturday 2nd. There will be fairy cakes, nibbles and drinks available to all and after we have devoured these, we will head for a Chinese meal at ChinaChina on the Esplanade to while away the evening. We would love to see you there and to celebrate this special occasion with you.

Please let us know if you want to come for berthing and for the meal.

2-course meal for £20

3-course meal for £27 (including crispy duck)

10 dish, £18 buffet (including crispy duck) if there are sufficient people coming.

www.chinachinarestaurant.co.uk

We also have spaces booked for the evening of Sunday 3rd June in the Marina.

Please let us know if you wish to stay for this evening too. We can organise some different length walks for the day, or you can do your own thing, depending on the weather. We could arrange a safari supper with each boat providing starter, main or dessert and moving from boat to boat to eat it.  Let us know if you want a berth, and if you would like to join in a supper of this kind.  

For further information please contact Mike and Sally Rushworth

Boat Name	Boat Length	Name	No
Bambola	M36	Mike & Sally Rushworth	2
Southern Cross	M346	Keith & Elisabeth Turner	2

 

 

Folly Bop - 16th June

 

Co-ordinators - Ian & Linda Campbell

 

Bop till you drop and dine A La carte at the Yachtsman’s favourite Pub

We look forward to welcoming you to the return of this popular midsummer event at the Folly Inn overlooking the tranquil waters of the Medina River.

Drinks and Nibbles will be served on the visitors Pontoon (opp Folly) from 6.30pm.on Westwind. Dinner at the Folly is booked for 8.00pm followed by dancing -floor or tables! Last ferry returns approx 11.30pm. Swimming back not recommended.

Berths reserved on visitor’s pontoon for up to 15 boats and dinner for 30.

All boats to call “folly launch” on VHF Ch 72 as they pass medina PH marker No 10 for berthing information.

Please contact Ian & Linda Campbell to reserve your place on this party weekend.

We very much hope you will join us to make this another memorable event in the MOA calendar.

Boat Name	Boat Length	Name	No
Westwind	M36	Ian & Linda Campbell	4
Galatea	S31	Ian, Lorraine and Jordan Bevington	3
Ocean Strider	M44	Kim & Joseph & family + 4	9
Every Cloud II	S31	Bernadette and David Rowe	2
April Lass	M31	Peter & Viv Rowland	2
Moon Shadow	Eclipse 33	Geoff & Val Lucas	2
Baloo	S31	Peter & Dannielle McMahon	2
Lady Laura	M27	Ged Friday & Ginny Whelan	2
Meerkat	M31	Stuart & Anna Wood	2
Empty Sky	S31	Nick, Anne & Zoe Burrell	3

 

Bird Sanctuary/Roman Town Hall/Lunch at Shalfleet - Midweek meet - 20th June

 

Co-ordinator - Allan Howlett

Details of this event are to follow

 

Informal Meet at Gosport - 30th June

 

Informal meet at Gosport with a group meal in the evening.

Attendees are responsible for their own berthing arrangements.

 

 

Bembridge Olympics - 21st/22nd July

 

Co-ordinators - John & Tricia Eveson

Berthing at Duver Marina

HW 13:02

 

Fun and Games for all the Family whatever your age. 

Everybody welcome to join in organised games on the beach, in the water and on the Duver.  The games will not be to Olympic standards but the level of fun will be higher! Popular games from previous years are making their re-appearance.

Games start as soon as you get there on Saturday (high tide at c13:50).

The spectacular J class yachts will be racing in the area that week with a race past Bembridge on Saturday.  We will conclude with a non-compulsory Dixon race on Sunday afternoon.

The Saturday evening barbecue is a well-established event with the traditional dressed lobster or crab available if pre-booked.

Coordinators:  John and Tricia Eveson. ably assisted by a whole host of volunteers.

Are you willing to volunteer? – tick the V box on the booking form.

Please complete the booking form as soon as possible. Space is limited at Bembridge – book soon!

 

 

Download the booking form here.

To reserve your berth on this family fun packed weekend please contact John & Tricia Eveson.

 

 

 

Boat Name	Length	Name	No
Moody Blue	M36	John & Tricia Eveson	6
Ocean Strider	M44	Joseph & Kim Sage + 11	13
Galatea	S31	Lorraine, Ian & Jordan Bevington	3
Ossian	Warrior 40	Trevor & Heather Nichols	2
Melos II	M40	William & Claire Philpot	5
Pampero of Down	Nicholson 35	Karen & Stewart Rickers	2
Moon Shadow	Eclipse 33	Geoff & Val Lucas	5
Every Cloud II	M31	David & Bernadette Rowe	2
Crannog	M34	Alexander, Norma & Robert Ramsay	3