The plan for this Essex Section rally is for a relaxed weekend gathering. There will be a pontoon get together on Saturday afternoon. Please bring drinks, glasses and nibbles to share if you can.
Saturday evening we have dinner at the Colne Yacht Club, meeting 1830 for 1900. Please complete the menu choices form and pay in advance before 5 July here. £24 per head for two courses.
On Sunday there is a choice of a walk to the Rosebud via the river walk or, for the less energetic, a gathering at the Yachtsmans Arms.
Skippers will be responsible for their own mooring and ferry fees.
Dates: Saturday 15 July - Sunday 16 July 2023
Venue: Brightlingsea Harbour
Booking: Please complete the booking form below. You will need to be logged in to see the booking form and contact details below.
Please complete the Rally Booking Form and return it to before 5 July 2023.
Organiser: Ken Nunn
Contact details: Phone: 01255 672548 Mobile: 07884 432606
Host Boat Name:: Watermusic
Arrival
As you near the entrance, please contact the HM on VHF Ch 68 and let them know you are part of the CA Rally. They will meet incoming yachts in the approaches and conduct them to a berth, taking lines if necessary.
Facilities
There is a fairly new shower and toilet block at Waterside Marina with laundry facilities. The door code for access is available from the Harbour office or Harbour staff.
Fuel update: The short fuel pontoon, installed by Orsted for its windfarm boats, is up the creek beyond the hard and commercial quay, but before Morgan's Marine. As such it is tide bound for all except craft drawing c 0.9m. The Harbour Master's staff do the selling. It is by appointment with them booked in advance by phone or VHF Ch68.
Landing
Note that the pontoons require the use of a water taxi to go ashore. Times and prices are available on the harbour website.