WandererFest 2026

CRUISING

Bookings can be made from Sunday July 12th, fleet cruising starts on Tuesday 14th July to Friday 17th July. Members depart Saturday 18th July and may sail during that day. We have exclusive use of the site to camp and sail for any or all of the days. Tides are favourable for day cruising.

 Cruising on the principle of cruising-in-company will take place on each day Tuesday to Friday.  As there will be no support boat sailors should be competent and equipped to sail independently in marine conditions. We will start with a briefing at 10 am to be on the water by 11 am. Destinations may include Dell Quay, East Head, Thorney, Emsworth and Langstone. Or do your own pottering. The slipway has an electronic winch for recovery of boats. 

For camping, tents or motorhomes, select a pitch in the field known as Wood Park North and South. Campers should park their cars in the field. The visitor car park field to the left of the lane on arrival is the place, nearest to the shore, also to park boats. There are  loos and showers located near the boat park and we will also have hired loos in the camp field. The “pavilion” next to the launch area will be available for use of the fridge, brewing tea or coffee, or for watching, with thanks to Bosham SC for the use. No cooking however is permitted in the pavilion.  

Self-catering will again be the norm. Members may also enjoy rambling around the lovely country and coastal walks. Dogs are welcome so long as your dog doesn’t bark a lot, is under control at all times and poop in the camping field is scooped. The local pub at Chidham may well be the focus of evening activities. A torch is useful at night!

Tickets for all bookings for WandererFest are purchased online. 

You can purchase tickets below for the event. You MUST include the free EVENT PARTICIPATION ticket with the necessary declarations completed.

The relevant documents can be accessed here:

• WCOA EVENT RISK STATEMENT DECLARATION
• DATA PROTECTION and USE OF IMAGES of YOU and YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS TAKING PART
• MEDICAL INFORMATION AND IMPAIRMENTS
• WCOA Safer Cruising Guidelines