Cruising Activities and 2010 Programme
Peter Forey
Welcome to the RDYC Cruising Section
The club has a thriving Cruising Section, with a varied programme of events designed to attract both sailing and power boat members.
Our sailing programme includes short trips upriver as well as the more traditional coastal hops to enjoy the hospitality of other yacht clubs such as Brixham and Salcombe. These events are always well attended, and offer the opportunity for non-sailors to join the party by road. For those of not yet retired, Bank Holiday weekends allow time for longer trips East to the River Exe, or West to the Yealm or Tamar.
We also offer longer cruises in company which, as well as being more fun than sailing alone, offer the less experienced crew the added confidence of sailing with the more experienced. West Country cruises to Fowey, Falmouth, or Helford River are popular, as well as cross channel cruises to the Channel Islands and Brittany. Crew-swapping during day sails is a good way to see another side of sailing and maybe pick up a few tips.
If you want to be kept up to date with our programme, please drop me a line at pforey@sartech.comand I will add you to our email list. Information will also be posted on the club website, and on the noticeboard at the club.
See the latest Cruising Newsletter for more details.
Cruising Area
Dartmouth is in the midst of a marvellous cruising area. It is in striking distance of a number of magical places to go to, and with plenty of safe havens. An easy starting point for the Channel Islands and the French coast.
The Club organises a number of events for members to explore all this and to share and extend their experience. The numbers attending these events are steadily increasing and are a measure of their popularity. They are equally enjoyed by experienced and inexperienced. They provide a good opportunity to sail in company for those new to cruising.
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 10th | Upriver day sail – BBQ at The Maltsters 1600hrs |
| May 1-3 | 1st cruise - Torquay. Dinner at Royal Torbay YC Sunday 2nd. |
| May 29-31 | Newton Ferrers/Plymouth/Tamar. Dinner at YYC Saturday 29th |
| June 19-20 | Exmouth. (Neap Tides!) Dinner at ESC Saturday 19th |
| July 3 | Treasure Hunt - to be coordinated by David Ion |
| July 17-? | Channel Islands/Brittany. Contact Neil Millward for details |
| August 14 | "Meet the Cruisers" Beach barbecue, white sail race back to the club for supper. |
| September 18 | Salcombe |
Please note that changes and additions to the programme can occur at any time and may not appear on this page immediately).
See the latest Cruising Newsletter for more details.