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At our AGM last November we were pleased to welcome our new Hon Cruising Secretary - Dominic Carlton- who promises an exciting year of cruises and rallies for both the experienced and not so experienced sailors alike.
The cruisers from Arun have been seen in all parts of the globe but most keep to the English Channel with its vast variety of ports in Northern France and Brittany and the South Coast of Britain, the Channel Islands and the Isles of Scilly. Many go off on their own for several months at a time whilst the rest either weekend sail to France or the Solent; with Fecamp being only 63Nm away this makes France a real possibilty. One of the interesting things about berthing your boat at the Arun is that, with few exceptions, you have to have either a bilge keeler or lifting keel; this means our members can be often be found up small creeks and in shallow waters where the big boys fear to venture.
So whether it is a rally to the Solent or exploring further afield our members have some truly wonderful experiences
The planned cruises this year will not being until after the Easter weekend due to the number of members likely to be taking part in the Sussex Combioned Clubs Regatta at Brighton Marina Yacht Club, so planned cruises will begin on the 17th April.
Date of Cruise and Destination
17th April - Weekend cruise to Itchenor
3rd May - Three day bank holiday cruise to the River Medina
28th May - Four day bank holiday cruise to Yarmouth
12th June - Weekend cruise to Bembridge
26th June - Weekend cruise to Langstone
10th July - Weekend crusie to Beaulieu River
31st July - Weekend Cruise to East Head including Beach Barbeque
6th August - Cruise to see Cowes Week Fireworks
28th August - Three day bank holiday cruise begins - destination to be decided.
Full details of these cruises will be posted as they become available. Don't forget there is an award at the end of the year for the best log.