2009

Whether you’re a channel crossing novice making the trip for the first time or an experienced skipper who likes to cruise in company and wants to extend your cruising ground then the RYA’s annual RYA Sealine Southern Motor Cruise could be just for you.

Taking place from 25th July to 1st August; the annual cruise brings together motor cruisers of all ages and abilities from across the country to cruise together with the added benefit of a qualified Yachtmaster Instructor on hand to offer support and guidance to those who want it.

All the planning – routes, berthing and social activities are arranged for you by the RYA, allowing cruisers to get on with enjoying their trip.

This year’s (provisional) itinerary:

• Saturday 25th July: Fleet registration in Poole, welcome reception, sponsored by Alpine Electronics
• Sunday 26th July: Depart Poole to Portland (Olympics 2012 venue)- Evening Reception
• Monday 27th July: Leave Portland and cross the Channel to St Peter Port- Evening Reception
• Tuesday 28th July: Free day in St Peter Port, Vin d’Honneur (a welcome to the island) at Castle Cornet
• Wednesday 29th July: Make way to Carteret
• Thursday 30th July: Leave Carteret for Cherbourg
• Friday 31st July: Free day in Cherbourg - Evening Reception sponsored by Sealine South Coast and Black Tie BBQ (tbc)
• Saturday 1st August: Return across the Channel (with option to return with lead boat)

Andrew Norton, RYA Motor Cruising projects manager said: “The motor cruise is now in its 12th year and continues to be as popular as ever. It’s a great opportunity for novice channel crossers and we very much welcome new comers to the fleet. But equally, it’s a very social occasion and we see cruisers coming back year on year to take part.”

The cruise is open to motor cruisers with a LOA of 25ft and over and capable of a cruising speed of no less than 15 knots, however vessels of less than 25ft will be assessed on an individual basis.

At least two control boats and an engineer from Seastart will accompany the fleet and comprehensive cruise notes will be provided along with briefings in each port.

The Cruise is strictly limited to 30 boats, so early booking is advised.

If you are interested in taking part in this year’s cruise register your interest by emailing the Motor Cruise team at cruising.events@rya.org.uk, including your name and address or for more information visit:
www.rya.org.uk/newsandevents/events

The RYA Motor Cruise is sponsored by Sealine South Coast, Alpine Electronics and Sea Start.

For more information:
RYA Press Office
Tel: 02380 604 215
Email: emma.slater@rya.org.uk
www.rya.org.uk