Programme
Saturday
10am Meet Pin Mill, short briefing and transfer to yachts
11am Depart. Depending on our destination lunch will probably be 'on board'. Again arrival time will be variable but we should be safely moored for the night by 5pm
Sunday
10am Morning Briefing
11am Depart
5pm Arrive Pin Mill stow yachts. Normally this takes 60-90 minutes
Orwell and Stour
Berth 2 days 1 night 25 points
Bareboat as per points table
A nice, easy start to the season. There are lots of interesting possibilities as the destination for Saturday night.
The current plan is that we sail to Ipswich for lunch. We have spoken to the guys at Spirit Yachts who are based in the Wet Dock and if it is not a varnishing day (when no one is allowed to move in the yard) we can have a look around. They are working on the 100 footer at the moment so that should quite a sight. Depending on time, tide and inclination we can stay there for the night or head back to base and to supper in the Butt and Oyster. On Sunday we can head downriver and into the Stour.
Whichever way we go we will be sailing in relatively sheltered river waters.
You will see the contrast between the largely undeveloped banks of the Orwell and Stour and the massive container port of Felixtowe. The colossal ships have a beauty and elegance of their own but we are sure you will prefer the host of wildlife including seals that live happily in this most green and pleasant land. Famously Eric Blair chose his pen name from the two most English things he knew ; King George and the River Orwell.
Up the Stour there are various spots to anchor. Depending on the tides we may go up to Mistley Quay.
Points Costs
Berth 25
Bareboat
Hampshire Maid or Night Wind
48
Myfanwy or Marcita 72
Caressa : 120
Expenses
Members share all expenses including, diesel, marina fees, food, etc.
