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ECA Chichester Rally Cancelled
Unfortunately, due to the latest Covid-19 restrictions we have decided to cancel the ECA Rally to Chichester Marina on the 17th -18th October. Some members will still be booking their boats in as individual visitors but it will not be as part of an ECA organised rally. If you wish to visit Chichester marina that weekend then you may continue to do so as individual boats. You will need to follow any government and marina
Published 16:02 on 21 Sep 2020
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Notice of AGM
Pleas be aware that the ECA AGM is to be held via Zoom virtual meeting on the 10 th October 2020 starting at 19:00 . Nominations to stand on the Committee If you wish to stand for a position on the Committee please complete and submit a nomination form to the ECA Secretary no later than the 18 th September. If we have no nominations in
Published 11:47 on 13 Sep 2020
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General update on activities
As it looks like things are all change again with the Covid-19 restrictions, I would like to give you an update on various planned ECA activities. The rally to Cowes on the 18th to 20th Sept is still on. We currently have 9 boats booked in. I need to give CYH full details of all boats coming by the 14th so if you want to come please register under the event in the calendar
Published 11:42 on 13 Sep 2020
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Rally and AGM update
We are now well into the rally season. The Warsash/Lymington rally was very well attended with 10 boats and some fantastic weather. The Poole rally less so. With the rain and gales forecast we had 7 cancellations, however 3 intrepid boats made it to Poole and had a great time with some cracking sailing, even if everyone did get a bit wet at times. The Bembridge rally is on next week and we
Published 10:32 on 29 Aug 2020
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ECA AGM Survey
Members should have received an email regarding what we should do regarding our AGM due in October. There is a link to a survey to get your feedback on the options available to us. If you have not received it please first check your Spam folder, and if it's not there then please contact the commodore. Please read and complete the survey as it will help us make a decision going forward. Regards
Published 09:44 on 1 Aug 2020
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First Rally of the season and the Lymington Food Festival
The first rally of the season has now been and gone. Photos are now in the gallery, and watch out for a full report in the next Newsletter. The Lymington Food Festival Rally in August is now just the Lymington Rally as the food festival has moved back a few weeks and is the weekend between our Poole and Hamble Rallies. With that, and the Food Festival now being a ticket only event
Published 16:13 on 26 Jul 2020
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Chichester Federation Chairman Chris Savage
Chichester Harbour Federation are incredibly sad to announce the loss of Chris Savage, Chairman of the Federation. Those associated with the harbour will know of Chris's dedication and his keen sense of humour that brightened every meeting. His enthusiasm and commitment to the Federation will live on in the results he achieved during his period in office. Frances Christopher Savage 21st January 1944 ~ 9th July 2020
Published 08:12 on 16 Jul 2020
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More events cancelled, ECA Rallies still going ahead
Hi All, I have just done a trawl of the various external events we have listed in the calendar. It looks like a lot of delayed decisions have now been taken and the following are now off: Bembridge Harbour Family Fun Weekend (1st/2nd Aug) and Charity Dinner Dance (3rd Oct). Southampton International Boat Show (11th-20th Sept). They may hold some sort of limited outdoor event in its place but there are no
Published 11:47 on 4 Jul 2020
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Upcoming Rallies
Hi All, Karen and I finally got out for our first sail of the season last Tuesday. A 4 hour session involving lunch at anchor about 2 miles up the Emsworth Channel before heading back on the same tide. We can't wait to get out for an overnighter. At least it was finally a bit of a shakedown session having launched a few days before lockdown. Provided we don't get any local lockdowns
Published 12:25 on 29 Jun 2020
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June Cowes Rally Cancelled
Unfortunately CYH are not taking overnight visitors so we are cancelling this rally. CYH (and other marinas) are hopeful that they will be able to take overnight bookings starting in early July so we are hopeful that rally will take place. Regards Commodore
Published 15:08 on 18 Jun 2020