This is the Section’s last Meet of the summer of 2014 and is to be held at Gins Farm on the lovely Beaulieu River at the much appreciated courtesy of the Royal Southampton Yacht Club.
The Beaulieu River is often regarded as the most attractive scene in the Solent.
On the previous day and evening, namely Friday 19th some boats muster in Newtown Creek. If you plan on coming please let either Alec Macpherson (Gins Farm Meet organiser, or the Section Secretaries Tim and Liz Dodwell know.
On Saturday 20th at Gins Farm, the Meet Organisers, Cate and Alec request the pleasure of your company for a ‘Sharpener’ on the Pontoon beside their boat Yo Ho Ho at 1800.
This will be followed by a three course dinner with coffee in the Clubhouse at 1930 and the cost for this pre-booked enjoyment is £22 per head, payable please note, when you make your booking with the organisers.
The Menu consists of:-
- Pate of duck livers with beetroot chutney and toasted brioche
Roast breast of corn-fed chicken, fondant potatoes and pesto cream sauce, with seasonal vegetables
Red wine poached pear, Chantilly and caramelised puff pastry
Coffee and mints
- A vegetarian option is available if requested in advance
The Yacht Club will be open from 1800 for members' use.
There is some berthing on the club pontoon and more on river pontoon (with no shore access) or on swinging moorings.
If you are allocated a river or buoy mooring, the services of the Club Boatswain and launch will be free of charge up to 18.00, and to return to your yacht after dinner you will need to pre-book this with the organiser but pay him on the night up to £2.50pp for this service.
You are very welcome to book to attend this Meet using the Booking Form in the attachment below.
Notes on Bookings:-
- Numbers are restricted with bookings on a first come first served basis, so you are asked to book early!
Please note telephone bookings are not wanted.
Please return your booking form with your cheque, and include a S.A.E. or email address, to the organisers by Friday 12 September.
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