ECA Rally to Bembridge (Summer Bank Holiday)
ECA Bank Holiday Rally to Bembridge
Summer bank holiday weekend rally to Bembridge.
After booking on the rally here you will also need to book in your boat and pay in advance (no later than 2nd August directly on the Bembridge Harbour website at Bembridge Self-service Booking System quoting the rally code ECA238 for a 5% discount (not applicable if you book a finger berth). Please be aware of their T&C's as any refund on cancellation, if applicable, will be in the form of a credit voucher with a window of usage.
Friday 22nd Aug - (High Tide Bembridge 12.15)
Arrival at Duver Pontoon. Evening drinks and dinner at Brading Haven Yacht Club at 18:00 (menu and costs attached below). The cost is £28 for 2 courses or £35 for 3 courses. Please book a separate ticket for each person coming to make your meal choices. We will need payment in advance. We will not be able to refund you if you cancel less than a week in advance.
Saturday 23rd
For those interested there is a day excursion to visit The Roman Villa at Brading (via 8 seater taxis (approx cost £7 per head payable on the day).
See the website Brading Roman Villa - Discover unique insights into Roman life in Britain.... Entry cost is £14.60 (or £13.70 for concessions) payable on the day.
6.30 Pontoon drinks in the marquee at Duver and BBQ
Sunday 24th
For those interested there is a day excursion to viisit the Isle of Wight Steam Fair & Steam Railway (via 8 seater taxis (approx cost £8 per head payable on the day).
See the website Homepage - Isle of Wight Steam Railway and click on "events" for the Steam Fair.
Entry cost £25 including steam railway return ride and access to all events
There is an evening dinner at The Vine in St Helens around 7pm.
Monday 25th - (High Tide Bembridge 14.06)
Depart Bembridge for home.
Communication
The OOD for this Rally is: Suzy & Mark Dorsett
Contact no: See ECA Members Directory Boat Name: Cassini
Email: See ECA 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.
Remember to book your berth in Bembridge and if coming to BHYC book a separate ticket for each person for meal choices. Be aware of any cancellation policies for payments/deposits.
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 available on our website.
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 11:33am on 31 July 2025