Keyhaven Cruise
Sunday 19 October 2008
Exploring the
Advice to Participants:
all
helms and crews taking part do so at their own risk. participation is at the
sole and absolute discretion of each individual. neither the organiser,
it is the responsibility of each boat owner to ensure that they have effective
and valid marine insurance for their dinghy, including third party cover for at
least £2,000,000.
all helms and crews must wear personal buoyancy all times whilst afloat.
Sea Sailing
Both helm and crew
should be experienced in handling their boat in a strong breeze
and moderate to rough seas (Force 5+) and be competent at capsize recovery
(including inversion), reefing afloat, and anchoring. They should be aware of
tides, and able to use their own chart / pilotage information of the area for
passage planning.
Tidal Information:
HW Keyhaven is 13.27 BST on Sunday 19 October
Boat Launch:
Car parking: Public Pay and Display adjacent to Keyhaven YC, possibly
£5.00 per day but bring plenty of change in case I’m wrong
Dinghy Trollies / trailers: Andy Peter has offered attendees the use of his
dinghy park space to store trailers. They must not be left on the foreshore.
Boat Licensing:
£10.50
launching fee payable to Keyhaven River Warden/Harbour Master on the day
(See
http://www.newforest.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=5399
)
Useful Charts:
Admiralty Tough Chart Folio ‘
Or
Admiralty
Leisure Chart ‘Harbours and anchorages in the
http://www.admiraltyleisure.co.uk/sc_editions_coverage.asp
Or
Imray
C15 The Solent http://www.imray.com/record.cfm?i_stock_code=ICC15
And..
NP337
Admiralty Tidal Stream Atlas – The
Contact Details:
Tim Robertson WCOA Cruising
Sec01258 480059 / 07900 407441
Andy Peter Keyhaven
YC 01590 682442
Safety:
Please note - NO SAFETY BOAT COVER is provided on WCOA cruises
Masthead Buoyancy –
Cruising in open waters it is sensible to use masthead buoyancy which should
prevent accidental inversion of the dinghy, making recovery from capsize
easier. Many solutions are available, the cheapest being a large plastic milk
or squash bottle tied to the masthead.
Engines / Alternative Propulsion – An engine or decent oars might help ensure a timely return to Keyhaven
if the wind fails or tide turns foul.
Hypothermia - Make
sure your clothing is appropriate for the conditions, bring a change of clothes
in a waterproof container and wind/waterproofs at a minimum.
Forecasting - Live
weather information from http://www.bramblemet.co.uk/(bqz5012n21pas2ebuuygeu55)/Default.shtm
Communications – Carrying
a mobile phone/Handheld VHF in a waterproof bag is sensible and will allow you
to call for help or report to other cruise participants if you are delayed or
retire from the cruise at any point
Reporting
in / out - Crews will be expected to report to the organiser if they
intend to depart from the suggested route. The organiser will be monitoring the
participation and safe return of all boats – this will require the co-operation
of participating crews.
Suggested Programme (BST):
Sunday 19 October
9:00 Rigging
at slipway, arranging launching fees
10:15 Brief
and Launch
Packed
lunch ashore as and when
Intention to make ‘towards’:
·
River Yar above
Decision to be made on the day, depending on conditions and confidence
/ ability of group. Bring your own food and drink.
River Yar bridge opening times TBC
@15:00 Return
to Keyhaven
Keyhaven Cruise
Sunday 19 October 2008
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