cruising
SAIL OR MOTOR, GET TOGETHER WITH LIKE MINDED MEMBERS TO EXPLORE THE SOLENT AND BEYOND
cruising with RLYMYC
Join in with our year round programme of cruising trips and meets, near and far. Whether you enjoy a motorboat or sails, our Cruising sub-committee organise a wide variety of day cruises, weekend and longer trips, plus social events.
Any member and their guests are welcome to get involved, even if you don't own a boat. Families are always welcome.
During the colder months, as series of lectures and informal gatherings in the bar are open to all too.
All skippers are requested to complete an annual Medical & Consent form which can be downloaded here, or please contact the office.
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CRUISING IN COMPANY
Whether seasoned sailor or first timer, our Cruising sub-committee offer interesting events, awards, logs and our chart room resources.
Cruising locally in company is the best way to build confidence and explore new places.
Contact the office for more information.
cruising awards
Club members are invited to submit cruise logs or detailed accounts of their sailing seasons by November's end.
sail and motor cruising events
These popular monthly events are designed for sail and power (including RIBs) and are open to ALL members. They run year-round, some weekdays, some weekend, all timed to suit the tides. Most are to a pub or yacht club for lunch, typically no more than 2 hours travel each way. Usually they begin with a skipper's briefing in the club at 09:00.
If you'd like to try one of these day cruises but don't have a boat or know a skipper, contact the cruise organiser, who will endeavour to find you a crewing position for the day.
Some of our cruises are "Pop Up" - this means we will be planning them nearer the time, according to conditions. More details will be shared via the Cruising WhatsApp Group (please contact Captain of Cruising to join)
Day cruises planned for 2024:
- Thursday 25th January - Keyhaven for sail and power
- Thursday 22rd February - Yarmouth for sail and power
- Wednesday 13th March - Gins Farm for sail and power
- Tuesday 23rd April - West Cowes for power
- Saturday June 8th - Round the Island for power
- Wednesday 24th July - Folly Inn for sail and power
- Wednesday September 18th - Warsash for sail
- Wednesday October 23rd - East Cowes for sail and power
- Sunday 5th November - Yarmouth fireworks
- Saturday 14th December - Needles Relief for sail and power
Our programme also includes cruises over two or more days (often called 'Meets'), sometimes held over weekends. They typically involve a pontoon party on one evening and an informal supper at a local restaurant or yacht club on another. How long you stay during these events is up to you, it's fine if you would just like to join us for one day. Whenever possible, boats are berthed close together to assist in socialising.
Normally over the late May holiday weekend, we arrange a long weekend Meet in Cherbourg for those cruising the Channel or West France, leaving it to individual skippers to choose their own subsequent itineraries. Thus, those who wish to meet up for meals, or to exchange local knowledge or to cruise in company, can do so. Some utilise the 'Connected Cruisers' WhatsApp group to keep in touch.
Longer cruises planned for 2024:
- 9th - 11th May - Chichester
- 24th - 27th May - Bembridge
- 14th - 16th June - Portland, then South or West
- 16th- 18th July - Portsmouth
Motor cruises are tailored to various power craft types (1 = RIB/AXOPAR, 2 = cruise speed 8k, 3 = cruise speed over 15k, 4 = cruise speed over 20k) and are held regularly. In addition, all power craft are welcome to join all our other cruising events.
Motor day cruises planned for 2024:
- Thursday 25th January - Keyhaven for sail and power
- Thursday 22rd February - Yarmouth for sail and power
- Wednesday 13th March - Gins Farm for sail and power
- Tuesday 23rd April - West Cowes for power
- Saturday June 8th - Round the Island for power
- Wednesday 24th July - Folly Inn for sail and power
- Wednesday October 23rd - East Cowes for sail and power
- Sunday 5th November - Yarmouth fireworks
- Saturday 14th December - Needles Relief for sail and power
Our winter lectures take place on Wednesdays at 18:30 and are organised by the Cruising Sub Committee. Normally these take place in our Clubhouse, with supper served afterwards.
Winter Lectures coming up in 2023/24
- Wed 4th October: Tom Cunliffe: Man is Not Lost
- Wed 11th October: Peter Ellis: The History of The NCI and the birth of NCI Hengistbury Head’
- Wed 18th October: Jasmine Noble-Shelley: Secrets of the Solent
- Wed 25th October: Donald Begg: Ellida's Northern Voyage
- Wed 1st November: Diana Fletcher: Brockenhurst WW1 Hospital
- Wed 8th November: Jack Dawkins: Little Ships of Poole & Dunkirk
- Wed 15th November: Dave Foot: Trans-Siberian Railway
- Wed 22nd November: Colin van Geffen: Lawrence of Arabia
- Wed 29th November: Jean Carterton: The Island of Mercouf
- Wed 6th December: Charlotte Marchant: Shell Posters of Beaulieu Museum
- Wed 13th December: Phil Lawrence: Ocean Race 2022/23 - Round the World Race
- Wed 3rd January: Nick Saunders: SOE and Beaulieu
- Wed 10th January: Simon Boxall: Oil and Plastic Pollution
- Wed 17th January: Sophie Bubb: Her Travels
- Wed 24th January: Chris Knox: Nelson and the Battle of the Nile
- Wed 31st January: Junior & Youth Fleet Annual Sailing Round-Up
- Wed 7th February: RLymYC Photographic Competition with Peter Bell
- Wed 14th February: Nick Quirke: A Tall Ship Adventure
- Wed 21st February: Peter Shanks: Cunard Voyages
- Wed 28th February: Mark Smith: Operation Deadstick
- Wed 6th March: Tony King: Roman Ships off the Coast
- Wed 13th March: Mark Ashley-Miller: Superyachts and Pirates
- Wed 20th March: Stephen Mead: A Career in Advertising
Details to follow.
OTHER ON THE WATER ACTIVITIES
COMMUNITY YOUTH PROGRAMME
Our unique Wednesday Junior Sailing (WJS) programme has run for over 40 years throughout April to September. WJS offers 8-17 year olds, members or non-members, the opportunity to learn lifelong skills on and around the water.
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