ECA Rally to Universal Marina (Hamble) and Port Solent.
ECA Long weekend rally to Universal Marina(Hamble) and Port Solent.
As a change we thought we would go to marinas we don't often visit. Both are Premier Marinas. As we need to let the marinas know boats 2 weeks in advance bookings for this rally close on the 12th June.
Thu 26th June - HW Chichester 12:52 BST 4.6m
For those in EYH leave the marina around 11:00 and head to Universal Marina up The Hamble. Contact the marina on VHF channel 80 on arrival for berthing instructions.
Pontoon party in the evening at 17:30.
Fri 27th June
Day in and around Universal Marina. For those interested there is a walk into Warsash (1.5m) for lunch in the Rising Sun Pub. Otherwise there are short walks to Swanwick (Force4 chandlery in Deacons Boatyard (1m) and the Jolly Sailor Pub a bit further (1.2m)).
Pontoon party in the evening and suggest we have an American style supper (weather permitting) with each boat bringing along goodies to eat.
Sat 28th June - HW Chichester 14:45 BST 4.6m
Leave for Port Solent in Portsmouth Harbour a distance of 15nm. Suggest leaving at around 09:30 to make best use of tide. Contact the marina on VHF channel 80 on arrival for locking in and berthing instructions.
Pontoon party in the evening at 17:30.
Sun 29th June
Free day in and around Port Solent. Walk around to Portchester Castle if you wish (~1.4m via the shore), or browse in Marine Superstore.
Pontoon party at 17:00 followed by evening meal in one of the Boardwalk restaurants (details tba).
Mon 1st June - HW Chichester 16:15 BST 4.5m
Leave Port Solent for home, 16nm to EYH. Suggest leaving around 11:00 to make use of the tides. Book a slot with the lock keeper via VHF channel 80 although being a Monday it is unlikely to be too busy. There is likely to be quite a tidal flow at the harbour entrance.
Communication
The OOD for this Rally is: Neil Fuller
Contact no: See Members Directory, Boat Name: Koto
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.
Last updated 7:56pm on 17 May 2025