IN THIS ISSUE
Welcome Back, New Members, Long Distance, Cruising Master, Class Sailing Barge, Trip Diary Dates – 2010/2011, CA and Section Matters, Photo Competition 2011, Notices to Mariners
WELCOME BACK
Welcome back from where ever you have been cruising. I hope that you were able to enjoy the wonderful weather in May and June. This is written onboard in mid August. It is cold, windy and the forecast is for thundery rain. Perhaps it will be better tomorrow. (It wasn’t – Force 7).
No recent news of Colin and Elspeth and “Scarba”, last encountered motoring through the Swin Spitway on her way for a short break in London before heading off for the Baltic.
David and Valerie in “Spirit of Rosinis” were able to benefit from the spring weather by leaving Woolverstone straight after the Spring Rally, cruising down Channel to Poole and crossing to the Channel Isles and the lovely Ile de Bréhat in North Brittany. All these areas were quiet in May and June and into July, with more Dutch and Belgian yachts in harbour than British. We found that prices in France were markedly higher when compared with our last visit six years ago. Not only the effect of the weak pound, but also from an apparent ‘sting the visitors’ policy at the French marinas. Mooring charges in Alderney, Beaulieu and Newtown on the Isle of Wight were all less than those for a buoy off Lézardrieux. In the Solent we benefited from our ‘free MDL nights’ and ‘Seven for the price of Five’ at Premier’s Brighton and Sovereign marinas. Back on our home mooring today, but with a couple more weeks to look forward to, including the annual ‘Lads’ Cruise’ with work colleagues from 30 years ago. NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to new members of the Suffolk Section. By the time this Newsletter arrives you should have received a Welcome Letter giving general information about our activities. If you have any queries, please contact one of the Section Secretaries (details above). We look forward to meeting you.
LONG DISTANCE CRUISING MASTER CLASS Jimmy Cornell
All day event. At RHYC, Woolverstone. 09:00 to 17:00 A reminder that Jimmy Cornell, long distance cruising sailor, author of ‘World Cruising Routes’, ‘A Passion for the Sea’ and now ‘World Cruising Destinations’ and founder of the ARC, will come to Suffolk to present his popular seminar on long distance and offshore cruising. Further details of the programme and a booking form are at the end of this Newsletter. Bookings will be restricted to Cruising Association and Royal Harwich Yacht Club members until early September, after which the event will be publicised at the Southampton Boat Show and among local yacht clubs. Bookings are already arriving – so book now to secure a place.
BARGE SAILING TRIP
Friday 10 & Saturday 11 September 2010
We have chartered the Sailing Barge Victor for two days. Meet at RHYC Marina at 10:00, return 17:00. Joining Instructions shortly on the way if you have booked a place. Cost: £50 each – bring your own food. If you are interested please contact Kathryn at the RHYC Office:
telephone 01473 780319 to see if there are any places still available
DIARY DATES FOR 2010/2011
We have put together a varied and interesting programme for the Winter Season. As well as some big names, we are taking advantage of the wealth of talent in the CA. Please consider whether you could make a contribution to our “Near and Far” evening in February, or maybe you have some sailing notes and photographs of your summer cruise that we could include in a future Newsletter. Contact David at Suffolk@cruising.org
Friday and Saturday 10 &11 September 2010 Sailing Barge Trip
See above. If you have booked a place on his trip we will shortly send you Joining Instructions for this trip. Ring Kathryn at the RHYC to see if there are still any places available. Office:
, telephone 01473 780319.
Friday 8 October 2010 Pioneer Trust David Tourney
Evening Meeting at RHYC, Woolverstone. Bar open 18:00, Meal now at 18:45, to allow more time for chat. Talk 20:00
“Pioneer” is a ’Skillinger’, the East Coast’s answer to the Brixham Trawler, but much, much more elegant. You may have seen her at her mooring in the entrance to Pyefleet, or out sailing in local waters. David Tourney of the Pioneer Trust will tell the story of “Pioneer’s” miraculous rescue from the West Mersea saltings, rebuilding in an Essex barn and present working life. Come prepared to make a donation to support the preservation of this lovely vessel and the very worthwhile role she now plays in the community.
Wednesday 13 October 2010 Woodbridge Walk
Daytime Meeting. Rendezvous and other details to follow.
Those of us who “enjoyed” a soggy walk around Woodbridge as part of the Spring Rally will know that there is much more to learn about this fascinating Suffolk town and sea port., An experienced local historian will guide us around with particular attention to matters of maritime interest.
Friday 22 October 2010 Travels with Tilman Bob Comlay
Evening Meeting at RHYC, Woolverstone. Bar open 18:00, Meal at 18:45, Talk 20:00
A highly decorated military leader, Bill Tilman's climbing and sailing achievements rank amongst the greatest in the fields of twentieth century mountaineering and deep sea cruising and his books remain essential reading for many who embark on similar ventures. They cover a series of high latitude voyages in traditional Bristol Channel pilot cutters.“No Pay, No Prospects, not much Pleasure”. This was how Bill Tilman advertised in The Times for crew on his voyages. Bob Comley was one of the few who were recruited by this method, and returned for a second voyage. He has taken a special interest in the life and exploits of this famous yachtsman, explorer and mountaineer.
Saturday 13 November 2010 Long Distance Cruising Masterclass Jimmy Cornell
All day event. at RHYC, Woolverstone. 09:00 to 17:00
Jimmy Cornell returns to Suffolk Section to present his “Long Distance Cruising Masterclass”. See special feature above. Programme and Booking Form at the end of this Newsletter or contact the RHYC office or Suffolk@cruising.org for full programme and details.
Saturday 27 November 2010 Invaders, Explorers and Shipbuilders Jeremy Batch
Evening Meeting at RHYC, Woolverstone. Bar open 18:00, Meal 18:45. Talk 20:00
Jeremy Batch, is the lock keeper at Limehouse Basin, the CA’s Headquarters. He will entertain us with a selection from his huge store of stories of the London River from earliest times. Expect some very special visual effects in his presentation.
Saturday 5 February 2011 Near and Far with Photo Competition
Evening Meeting at RHYC, Woolverstone. Bar open 18:00, Meal at 18:45. Talks and Competiion Results, from 20:00
This annual institution is sure to interest and entertain, as members share their cruising experiences from “Near and Far”. Volunteers always welcome. The Photo Competition will be designed to repeat this year’s success. Competition Classes: Racing; .Cruising and People. Full rules and entry forms in a later edition.
Saturday 26 February 2011 European Waterways & Insp. Maigret Roger Edgar
Evening Meeting at RHYC, Woolverstone. Bar open 18:00, Meal at 18:45. Talk 20:00
Roger Edgar is Secretary of the CA European Waterways Section. He will introduce us to pleasures and perils of this huge cruising area, plus an intriguing cameo on a connection with Inspector Maigret.
Saturday 26 March 2011 “The Riddle of the Sands” - Making the Film Drummond Challis
Evening Meeting at RHYC, Woolverstone. Bar open 18:00, Meal at 18:45, Talk 20:00
We finish the Winter Talks season with a real coup and a must for all East Coast and Baltic sailors. Drummond Challis produced the film of “Riddle of the Sands, starring Jenny Agutter and Michael York, which, unlike many films, enhances rather than detracts from ones enjoyment of a much loved book.
Saturday 30 April – Monday 2 May 2011 East Coast Spring Rally
For many members this event marks the start of a new cruising season. It will include a mixture of old favourites and surprise items with plenty of time to socialise. All are welcome whether arriving by sea or land.
CA and SECTION MATTERS
CA Discounts
The list of discounts available to members continues to grow. Access via the Products//Discounts section of the CA website www.cruising.org.uk., Note also the substantial discounts available to CA members for the Training Courses based at the RHYC, Woolverstone and for the Jimmy Cornell Long Distance Cruising Masterclass.
Fly the Flag and Recruit two Members for a Free Year’s Membership
You should have received cards and publicity material with the last edition of “Cruising” magazine. If you recruit two new members you will save your 2011 CA subscription. One of the best ways to attract attention to the CA and start a conversation with potential members is to fly the Association flag or burgee (order on-line from the CA website www.cruising.org.uk).
PHOTO COMPETITION 2011
2011 Competition Classes: Racing, Cruising, and People.
To ensure variety we will have new classes for the 2011 Competition.
NOTICES TO MARINERS
Most NMs over the summer were about the Power Boat Championships in Dovercourt Bay, now thankfully over. Commiserations if you were trying to get into the Walton Backwaters, or cross the Thames Estuary on 31 July or 1 August. I thought that we were all supposed to be ever so green these days. Whatever were they doing allowing 100 knot power boats to career about the seas? Glad we were miles away. We have received a number of NMs from ABP regarding Ipswich and the River Orwell and HHA regarding Harwich Port. None of particular importance now due to the passage of time, other than the establishment of a Water-ski area and information on further dredging activity:
Associated British Ports Ipswich
Local Notice to Mariners No 8 – 2010
Water Ski Area - Boundary Buoys
Mariners and Port Users are advised that two new yellow ‘special marks’ have been placed at the following locations to define the boundaries of the water ski area’.
Water Ski Area - North Buoy 51 Degrees 59.500’ N 001 Degrees 16.342’ E
Water Ski Area – South Buoy 51 Degrees 59.194’ N 001 Degrees 16.720’E
The buoys are unlit, painted yellow with a yellow cross as Topmark and have the words ‘Water Ski Area’ painted on them. Water Skiing is permitted only in the area in between and to the East of these buoys towards the shoreline.
Harwich Harbour AuthorityHARWICH HARBOUR AND APPROACHES - MAINTENANCE DREDGING Mariners are advised that on or about the 28th August 2010 the plough dredger Sentinel will carry out maintenance dredging to the berths and approaches of Felixstowe for a period of approximately two weeks. The dredger Lelystad will arrive on or about the 5th September to carry out maintenance dredging on Felixstowe berths and approaches and within Harwich Deepwater Channel for a period of approximately one week. Detailed dredger movements can be obtained from Harwich VTS on VHF Channel 71.Lights and shapes as required by Collision Regulations will be exhibited and a listening watch on VHF Channel 71 will be maintained.
20th August 2010 CAPTAIN C.W. BRAND HARBOUR MASTER
