Cruiser sailing and racing for 2024
Published 00:00 on 27 Feb 2024
Boating in company is so much fun as long as there's no dancing!
Our programme for this year is listed below. In addition, Emsworth Slipper Sailing Club are keen for us to attend their rallies when not oversubscribed. Details to follow.
Cruisers Fitting out Supper: Thursday 28 March -
Ollie will prepare his finest and we will have the opportunity to meet new and old cruising friends and put names to faces. Book here
Volana Casket: the winner will be announced. Those who have yet to submit their report of an exciting cruise please send to cruisers@emsworthsc.org.uk
New Initiatives:
RTI 2024:
The three highest placed Emsworth boats in the 2024 Round the Island Race. Recognise participation in this challenging event. It would be great to know in advance of ESC Members taking part.
The Best Three ESC Cruising Photographs of 2024:
The aim is to receive as many great photos of Emsworth Cruisers and make them available to owners and sailors. In fact, your photograph could be of any cruiser.
Perhaps a year end award. Get your cameras out on every trip!
ON THE WATER:
COWES - FIRST RALLY OF 2024.
Saturday 6 April we will sail to the Folly pontoons on the Madina River, Cowes. Supper at The Folly and return to home port on Sunday.
'FOLLY' INTERCLUB RACE AGAINST EMSWORTH SLIPPER SC. Saturday 11 May.
This is a lovely, fun day topped off with a super overnight berth in Lymington just a few moments walk from our supper destination at the Royal Lymington SC. If you haven't taken part before don't hesitate to join the more the merrier. A leisurely sail home next day.
MIDWEEK RALLY 21 23 MAY TO BEMBRIDGE.
Two nights in Bembridge. Supper on 21 May at Brading SC and on 22 May at Bembridge SC. High water around midday allowing a comfortable arrival and departure.
'YOKE' INTERCLUB RACES Saturday 8th June and Sunday 9 June.
Another fun event with a race to Bucklers Hard and home the next day. Berths in the delightful Bucklers Hard marina.
ROUND THE ISLAND RACE Organised by Island Sailing Club. Saturday 15 June. Although ESC is not an official participant we wish to recognise the highest performing Emsworth boats this year.
AT THE CLUB
Thursday 11July - Mid Season Canapes and drinks. A round up of the season to date and awards.
Mark Broad