ECA Rally to the Duver Pontoon, Bembridge, IOW: 6th / 7th March 2010
| Saturday 6th March | HW Portsmouth GMT/UTC | 15:14 (4.3m) | |
| We return to one of our favourite destinations with a trip to the Duver Pontoon in Bembridge Harbour. Always a popular destination, and one that’s generally easier from EYH because of its direction. | |||
| All being well, Julia & I and our crew of Malcolm & Mave will get over to Bembridge on the Friday, so we can stake out some pontoon space, and shepherd everyone in on the Saturday. If you can make the Friday, please do join us, you are more than welcome! | |||
| As well as reserving pontoon space at the Duver, we have booked Brading Haven YC for dinner in the evening, and hopefully, they will repeat their wonderful hospitality of the past few years by being superb hosts again. | |||
| There will be drinks and nibbles aboard Selene from 17:00hrs. Please bring a bottle. | |||
| Sunday 7th March | HW Portsmouth GMT/UTC | 03:27 (4.2m) & 16:00 (4.0m) | |
| Agenda: Nurse sore heads, attempt breakfast and get out of Bembridge as soon as the tide allows, especially for those who have to cheat the sill at EYH. However, with the tide later in the day, those who aren't in a rush have time for a lunchtime pint! | |||
| Communications | |||
| I will listen out on Channel 77 (MMSI 235031716) whilst aboard and also have the mobile (0777 599 1348) to hand. | |||
| PLEASE, as a courtesy, call up Bembridge on VHF channel 80 and tell them you are on the ECA Rally, shortly after passing the Tide Gauge, as this really helps the staff in getting the berthing organised. They do appreciate it, and it’s a lot easier than shouting to and from the pontoon. | |||
| Please let me know if you plan to come, as it’s important to firm up numbers with Brading Haven YC a few days beforehand. Please advise me of the length overall of your vessel, and the number you expect for dinner. A menu is available. | |||
| Of course, I do appreciate that the weather can blow a bit at this time of year, and you may change your plans on the day. I would however, be grateful, if you would keep me informed as to your intentions, so that I may monitor the numbers, try to keep enough spaces on the pontoon, and also keep the yacht Club informed. | |||
| You may find these links useful: Bembridge Harbour and Email: john.strudwick@wyldwind.com, Mobile: 0777 599 1348. | |||
| John Strudwick – Yacht Selene (pronounced suh-lee'-nee) | |||
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