CRUISING PROGRAMME

GP14 CRUISING WEEK

IN POOLE HARBOUR

Poole Yacht Club
15th - 20th August 2010

It is now just over a week to our cruising event so I am setting out a provisional programme.

Sunday
Our club Dayboat open so after arrival, lunch and a summary of the week’s events I propose a short afternoon sail to test the water!!! Pottery Pier and back would be an ideal start to our week.

 Monday
 Round the Harbour Islands. Bramble Bush Beach for picnic or café lunch then a short cruise beyond the chain ferry or return sail north of Brownsea Island or through Blood Alley, as time and weather permit.

 Tuesday
Depending on weather, sail directly to Studland Beach, or Bramble Bush again, to review our options. If Studland, café lunch and afternoon sail towards Old Harry Rocks then back to PYC.

 Wednesday
Cruise up river to Wareham. This is both an interesting and challenging sail. Once beyond the channel buoys it is necessary to stay within the port and starboard marked stakes. Power craft and yachts under power, have in general, right of way, due to constraints of draught. Well worth the effort and lunch and a pint as reward.

 Thursday
BBQ day. The 2005 cruisers will remember John  who once again has agreed to host. Not sure where yet, probably Arne  Beach, (fantastic viewing platform), or Arne up river towards Rockley. Afternoon sail perhaps to Rockley for ice cream or if Arne, behind Round Island Pottery Pier and back to PYC.

 Friday
I would like to land on Brownsea Island for tea, South Steps, if possible. Morning general sail within the Harbour.

This entire programme is of course interchangeable and will depend on weather conditions and what everyone would like to do. Bramble Bush Beach is a favourite stopover of mine and a good staging point for the various options we have.

 I look forward to seeing you all soon.

 Philip Hoath (GP14 13081 Hoath Robinson)