16th to 23rd June WEYMOUTH (Portland) CRUISER RALLY

Published 19:46 on 6 May 2023

******* Rally Report by Patricia *******

Hosts for the event John and Mary Bassford

This is the BIG One, an opportunity to join a 9-day (fully organised) LSC rally, giving you the opportunity to sail in company out from the Solent and into the lovely waters of the Dorset Coast. It's a chance to sail along the Jurassic Coast,and maybe even a quick stop for lunch at Lulworth Cove, before heading on to Portland Marina and the sandy beaches of Weymouth.
As with all rallies you can shorten or lengthen your stay, but with this rally there is the flexibility to tailor your passage to your own requirements, for example sailing directly to Yarmouth and not stopping at Beaulieu etc.

Booking Form HERE

The programme is as follows:

Tide Portsmouth HW 10.12 BST 4.2m

Thursday 15th June Bucklers Hard Marina Walk Ashore Pontoon

Giving members the opportunity to break up their journey to Yarmouth with a morning sail down the Solent and up the picturesque Beaulieu River deep into the New Forest. There may be the need to collectively raft up.
There will be welcome drinks at 6.00pm at the seating area near the BBQ area, although no arrangement has been made for dinning.

Tide Portsmouth HW 11.00 BST 4.25m

Friday 16th June Yarmouth Marina Walk Ashore Pontoon (leaving for Poole Harbour Saturday 17th June)

The beautiful Yarmouth Harbour lies on the Isle of Wight's northwest coastline and acts as a gateway to West Wight's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing walk-ashore access to Yarmouth town.

There is plenty to see and do in Yarmouth and why not explore some of the many special walks in the local area, such as the Western Yar Estuary Circular Walk or the Robert Hooke Trail. There will again be drinks on the pontoon at 5.30pm, followed by dinner at The Bugle Coaching Inn at 7.30pm.

Tide Portsmouth HW 11.45 BST 4.29m

Saturday 17th / Monday 19th June Poole Harbour Poole Quay Boat Haven (leaving for Weymouth on Monday 19thJune)

Poole Quay Boat Haven is perfectly positioned on the quayside with a stunning view of Brownsea Island with lively cafés, bars, and restaurants all close by.

There will be drinks on the pontoon at 5.30pm, but no arrangements have been made for dining on the Saturday evening, but tables have been booked at Da Vincis Restaurant for Sunday 18th June at 7.30pm

Tide Portsmouth HW 13.12 BST 4.29m

Monday 19th / Wednesday 21st Portland Marina Weymouth (leaving on the Wednesday 21st for the returnjourney to Lymington Harbour - Dan Bran Pontoon)

Portland Marina is highly modern with excellent facilities and ease of access. Portland being part of the Dorset Coast is like no other- is wild, natural, and ruggedly beautiful.

This unique, tied island marks the southernmost point on the Jurassic Coast and is joined to the mainland by Chesil Beach, an area perfect for exploring.

There will be drinks on the pontoon at 5.30pm, and tables have been booked at the Cove Inn PH on Monday 19th June at 7.30pm. No arrangements have been made for dining on the Tuesday.

Tide Portsmouth HW 14.30 BST 4.24m

Wednesday 21st June Lymington Harbour Dan Bran Pontoon (leaving for Hasler Marina / Home on Thursday 21stJune)

Dan Bran offers walk ashore berths which are conveniently located for Lymington town centre. The historic town of Lymington offers plenty for the visitor to the New Forest. This colourful coastal town is an ancient seaport with a rich maritime history.

There will be drinks on the pontoon at 5.30pm and tables have been booked at The Sail Inn for 7.30pm.

Tide Portsmouth HW 15.07 BST 4.19m