ECA Mid-Week Rally around the Solent (Spring Bank Holiday)
ECA Mid-week rally around The Solent - Monday 26th May (Spring bank Holiday) to Sunday 1st June
A rally around The Solent visiting Lymington, Yarmouth, and Marchwood Sailing Club.
If you cannot do all of the rally but would like to join part then contact the OOD or Rear Commodore (Cruising) to discuss options. We will give boat places to those doing the whole rally first but if we have spare space or can get an additional berth then we may be able to accommodate you, but won't be able to confirm or otherwise until the booking cut-off date.
Please note that due to the complexity of the organisation for this rally we WILL NOT be accepting any bookings after the cut-off date of the 18th May.
Monday 26th May
HW Chichester 11:23 4.7m
For those in EYH with sailboats leave around 09:30 to head to Lymington we are booked on to Dan Bran Pontoon. Call Lymington Harbour on CH66 for berthing instructions when nearing the pontoon.
You will need to pay Lymington Harbour Commissioners at least 3 days in advance to confirm your berth. Contact 01590 672014 to do so, stating you are on the ECA Rally
Pontoon Drinks 18:00. Free evening.
Tuesday 27th May
Day in and around Lymington. Usual walk to Keyhaven for those who wish to do it. (You can do a truncated walk as there are many paths allowing various circular walks of varying length). Packed lunch or possibly food in The Gun but they are not sure if they will be open at the moment. we will know nearer the date.
Pontoon Drinks and evening meal in The Ship. There is a £10 deposit per head and menu choices in advance (see attached menu). This will not be refundable if you cancel. If you don't wish to eat in The Ship the deposit will be credited against the invoice.
Wednesday 28th May
HW Chichester 13:09 4.8m
Leave Lymington around 11:30 for the short hop over to Yarmouth just around when the tide is changing. Call Yarmouth Harbour on CH68 for berthing instructions when approaching the entrance.
Pontoon Drinks 18:00. Free evening.
Thursday 29th May
Day in and around Yarmouth. For those interested there is a circular walk up the Yar to the Red Lion and lunch. We have booked a table but no deposit or meal choices needed.
Pontoon Drinks and meal in The Bugle in the evening. No deposit is required but if you wish to eat there please make your menu choices (see attached menu).
HW Chichester 14:04 4.7m
Leave Yarmouth around 10:00 to ride the tide up to Marchwood Sailing Club. There should be someone available to help with berthing on arrival (try calling Marchwood Sailing Club on VHF ch77). Do not block the short stay pontoon area (marked).
Pontoon Drinks 18:00. There is no specific activity but the bar is open and basket meals are available from the caterers in the bar.
Saturday 31st May
Day in and around Marchwood. A walk into Eling for those interested, with a possible meal in the cafe, or take a packed lunch.
Evening meal in Marchwood S.C. Menu is attached and we will need a deposit of £5 and menu choices in advance. This will not be refundable if you cancel. If you don't wish to eat in the sailing club at Marchwood the deposit will be credited against the invoice.
Sunday 1st June
HW Chichester 16:37 4.4m
Leave Marchwood around 11:30 for those heading to EYH.
Communication
The OOD for this Rally is: TBA
Contact no: See Members Directory, Boat Name: TBA.
Email: See Members directory
Rally Contact: VHF Chan 16/08
When booking the ECA rally ticket please indicate whether you wish to be included in the rally 'WhatsApp' group for up to the minute communications.
Please don't hesitate to contact the OOD if you have any questions.
Participating Skippers are reminded that all ECA rallies and events are carried out under rule 22 of the Emsworth Cruising Association Rules as published in the ECA Yearbook.
Participation in an ECA Rally or event is taken as acknowledgement and understanding of this rule.
The ECA draws to the attention of skippers and crew attending, that full responsibility for sea worthiness of boats and experience of crew attending is held with the skipper of the boat sailing to the rally. All information given should be checked before setting out.
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Last updated 7:55pm on 17 May 2025