RALLY INFORMATION

** Rally Leader Required please email portsolentyc@gmail.com if you can help**

Friday 20th June to Thursday 3rd July 2025 13 Nights returning to the UK on Thursday 3rd July.

The Cross Channel itinerary is booked as follows (all for 20 vessels):

• 20th June 1 night Premier Gosport (foc for Premier Berth Holders)
• 21st June 2 nights Cherbourg
• 23rd June 4 nights St Peter Port
• 27th June 4 nights St Helier
• 1st July 2 nights Cherbourg 
  

Our annual cross channel cruise is a must do rally for those wishing to gain experience of crossing the channel. It is also close to the longest day so there is approx 15 hours of daylight.

This rally is designed for both Power and Sail, but we can't control the weather.  Individual skippers will make decisions 'on the day' depending on their boat, crew and weather conditions.  Berthing nights can also be amended to accommodate the weather on the day.

It is proposed the rally will visit Cherbourg, Guernsey, Jersey and back to Cherbourg before returning to the UK, however, this is a Pick’n’Mix Rally and it is not obligatory to necessarily visit all 4 marinas, you can just book the ones you choose.

Just 77 nautical miles to Cherbourg from Gosport this 24 hour marina offers safe harbour to cross channel sailors. Ideal for a 2 night stay ready for an onward sail to the Channel Isles.

St Peter Port offers many opportunities for beautiful coastal walks, ferry trips to Herm Sark and onwards.  There is a really excellent bus service for getting around the island, or you can hire an e bike.  Also, the picturesque town itself is awash with a fabulous selection of restaurants and eateries.

St Helier. Approx just 25 miles south east of Guernsey has many beautiful beaches and places to explore, again offering a good bus service to explore the island.

We then return to Cherbourg before returning to Blighty.

Border Control:

Online Forms do have to be completed to leave and re-enter UK (via Border Force) and to enter and leave France for each vessel.

These are quite straightforward and easily available online (Or in Cherbourg Marina office for French document).

Whilst all skippers are responsible for their own paperwork, guidance freely available by Rally Liaison if assistance required.

Channel Islands forms are supplied by the Local Marina on arrival. 

(Please note that, whilst they can be taken out of the UK by yacht, pets can only re-enter the UK by Commercial means and not on a small craft.)

Documentation:

All vessels must carry ORIGINAL documentation including bills of sale (inc original bill of sale as proof VAT has been paid) and current insurance certificate. It is also advisable to carry RYA/ICC certificates and VHF licence etc.

Note: The above Border Control and Documentation information is given in good faith and may not be up to date and/or correct.

Skippers are responsible for ensuring they fully comply with the Border Control Requirements for the UK, EU and Channel Islands and are carrying the correct documentation. 

The below websites should be reliable sources of the latest regulations and requirements :

UK Gov - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/sailing-a-pleasure-craft-that-is-departing-from-the-uk

Cruising Association - https://www.theca.org.uk/news/entering-leaving-france-for-cruisers

RYA - https://www.rya.org.uk/knowledge/abroad/entry-exit-formalities

Social Programme:

TBC

IMPORTANT NOTE: when navigating from Cherbourg to and from the Channel Islands it is important to be aware of the very strong tide flows of the Alderney races when passing to the east of Alderney.  Skippers advised to check their tide charts and flows carefully before proceeding.

Harbours Contact Information

VHF Calling Channels	Cherbourg  09,  St Peter Port 80,  St Helier 80
Phone	Will be provided in a full briefing plan - See websites below
Websites	See above links

Voyage monitoring on Channel 16.  Ship to Ship Channel 77 to talk

Useful Links for Onward Travel

St Cast Le Guildo  

St Malo Marina 

This social event is an opportunity to meet for drinks, and eats if you wish, at  Harvester, Port Solent. 

We will need to know numbers to ensure we meet fire regulations, so please register - we will ask the total number of people you are registering for.  If you have two emails registered for the club only one of you needs to register!  

Non members please email portsolentyc@gmail.com and we will get back to you.

We look forward to seeing you.

RALLY INFORMATION

This is a popular rally which fills fast - if its full and you want to go please join the event wait list and we will do our best to get you a berth.

One of the few privately owned rivers in the country, the beautiful Beaulieu river has been carefully conserved by the Montagu family for over four centuries. The result is an unspoilt haven, which benefits from modern facilities and a personal touch.

Pop up restaurants are available Friday, Saturday evenings.  See the harbour website for details. Beaulieu Pop Up Restaurants

Payment:

We pass your details to Beaulieu River Harbour, who will send you an invoice for payment which must be made at least 7 days before the event.  Your Berth not secured until they receive your payment.

Arrival:

Do not arrive before midday.

On arrival call "Beaulieu River Radio" on Ch68 for Berthing Instructions.

Social Program

Friday:

1800hrs Pontoon Drinks - bring your own drinks - adjacent to Legato

Own dining arrangements. You may wish to the Beaulieu Pop Up Restaurant as listed above.

Saturday:

1100hrs Walk (or cycle) to the Turfcutters Arms (which is approx 3 miles of mainly road walking) arriving midday for a sociable drink (and bar snack?). They are hosting a Beer and Music Festival this weekend, so stay as long as you want!

1830hrs Beaulieu BBQ - bring your own food and drink (+plates, utensils etc) up to the marquee, where you can cook your food on the BBQ and enjoy an sociable evening with friends. (or enjoy food from the pop up restaurant?)

Sunday:

Lunch - Tender Rally to Gins Farm depart approx midday for pre-booked lunch at 12.30 for a full carvery Sunday Roast (also within walking and cycling distance). Lunch £25 per head for Roast Only or £28.50 Roast and Dessert Payable on the day.

For those departing on Sunday it may be possible to use the Gins Pontoon (or nearby buoys) - please contact Stuart Earp direct at the Royal Southampton Yacht Club direct to make arrangements stating you are part of the PSYC rally lunch -

• Phone: 02380223352
• email: businessmanager@rsyc.org.uk

Monday:

Depart Marina by Midday.

Harbour Contact Information:
VHF - Ch 68 "Beaulieu River Radio"
Phone - 01590 616200
Website - www.beaulieuriver.co.uk

Navigation:

It takes around  60 minutes to navigate from the entrance of the river to the marina at the river limit of 5 knts, ebb tides can be strong check local tidal information at https://www.beaulieuriver.co.uk Please note there is a bar at the river entrance.

Useful Links:

• Marina Map & tides
• Diverse wildlife and landscapes
• Plenty of local attractions and things to do
• Friendly team and modern facilities

N.A.B. The guide to ‘Good Rally Etiquette’

Noise	Arrival	Berthing
No unnecessary noise between 2330 – 0700hrs	Do NOT arrive before the stated  “earliest arrival time”	Expect to Raft, Berthing Masters have the final say

See www.psyc.uk.com/PSYC-Rally-Etiquette for full etiquette details

This social event is an opportunity to meet for drinks, and eats if you wish, at  Harvester, Port Solent. 

We will need to know numbers to ensure we meet fire regulations, so please register - we will ask the total number of people you are registering for.  If you have two emails registered for the club only one of you needs to register!  

Non members please email portsolentyc@gmail.com and we will get back to you.

We look forward to seeing you.

RALLY INFORMATION

Shepards Wharf Marina is a Cowes Harbour Commission  family-friendly facility with capacity for 130 visiting boats.  It offers a full range of services and amenities suitable for events and rallies, catering for the cruising sailor and powerboater.  

High Water is at 1103 BST on Friday 8 August and is building towards Spring tides, so it is probably best to target berthing soon after HW to avoid any current challenges.  Shepards Wharf marina will provide berthing instructions on Ch 80 - you will be told if we are in the North or South visitors basin and where to berth.  NOTE:  You may be expected to raft next to another vessel.. 

The pontoons and wide water access channels make life very straightforward for manoeuvring your vessel within the marina.  

All pontoon berths are serviced with 240v power and fresh water points, access to a holding tank pump-out facility and waste & recycling facilities. Boaters are encouraged to use the free pump-out at Shepards Marina.  The pump out berth is located on the south pontoon at Shepards.  Call the marina in advance on VHF Ch80 and Berthing Master will be glad to help.

Facilities at Shepards Marina include high-quality shower and toilet facilities at no extra charge plus onsite businesses including a restaurant.

Payment: 

We will submit your details to Shepard's who will send your berthing invoice direct to your email address.  Berthing must be paid 48 hours in advance.

Harbour Contact Information: Calling Channel 80, Phone: 01983293952

Website:  https://www.cowesharbourcommission.co.uk/index

Arrival time: from mid-day onwards

Navigation:
Cowes has a busy entrance with ferries, fast catamarans and visiting boats. Beware of the busy harbour.  It is suggested to enter using small craft channel (good for arrivals from the Eastern Solent – Portsmouth etc), see Map of Cowes & Cowes Eastern Channel.

Friday 8^th August 2025 will be the last day of the famous Cowes Week Regatta.  Skippers are advised to keep extra special look out for distracted and highly competitive racers when approaching and entering the harbour.

Social Programme:

Friday 8^th August - Pontoon Party adjacent to, or on board AEOLUS (berth TBA via WhatsApp) - at 6pm.  BYO drinks - nibbles will be provided.  Dinner will be at the nearby Duke of York pub and restaurant at 19:00 (sample menu to follow).  The end of regatta Cowes Fireworks display is scheduled to start at 21:30, with the Shepards Wharf marina or nearby Cowes Yacht Haven as good vantage points for the display which is launched from the Waverley Park Holiday Centre at East Cowes.

Saturday 9^th August - Subject to weather, we plan to lead a gentle circular walk to explore the West Cowes sea front to Egypt Point with a coffee / snack break en route.  The return will be via the Zig Zag foot path to Northwood Park and the High Street back to the marina.

The Rally dinner is booked at The Island Sailing Club with choices to be pre-ordered from the menu which will be sent to all registrants.  We should muster at ISC for Pre dinner drinks at 19:00 with Dinner scheduled for 7.30pm – The Island Sailing Club, 70 High Street, Cowes - PO31 7RE - 12 minutes walk from Shepards Wharf Marina.  We are required to pre-order.  Please reply to Jan & Paul with menu choices no later than Friday 25^th July.  Payment is on the night at The Island Sailing Club.

Sunday 10^th August - All vessels must vacate their berths by mid-day.

Harbour Contact Information:
VHF       Ch 80
Phone    01983293952
Website  https://www.cowesharbourcommission.co.uk

Arrival time: from mid-day onwards

Useful links:
Sheperd's Marina Plan
Cowes Eastern Channel
Things to do in Cowes

N.A.B. The guide to ‘Good Rally Etiquette’

Noise	Arrival	Berthing
No unnecessary noise between 2330 – 0700hrs	Do NOT arrive before the stated  “earliest arrival time”	Expect to Raft, Berthing Masters have the final say

See www.psyc.uk.com/PSYC-Rally-Etiquette for full etiquette details

Bembridge is in the beautiful setting of this natural and well-sheltered harbour, which is a ‘Site of Special Scientific Interest’. This is always a popular venue, so register early to avoid missing out.   

Social Programme by John Heaton and Sarah Corrigan on  Deep Blu.  

Friday Evening - BYO BBQ in the Marquee and be entertained by “The Son of Black Beard” ‍☠️ an award winning singer guitarist, and don’t forget to bring your singing voices along for the traditional PSYC Sea Shanties.  BBQ lit from 18:00  - till jolly late  :)

As costs have increased a contribution of £5 per member and £10 per non member attending is requested for this event.

Food and drink will also be available to buy from the harbour quay side facilities as normal in Bembridge Duver Marina.

Saturday - join us for a brilliant Karting Day Experience at Wight Karting, just spectate or get behind the wheel of a Professional Kart and race around this exciting and challenging circuit. 

https://www.wightkarting.co.uk/              

£49 per driver (all gear included - Max 36 drivers on a first come first served basis) for two races each of 15 minutes per race, racing against the clock. Who will win the cup and bottle of bubbly? 

Coach transfer to and from for £7 p/p (for both Kart Drivers and Spectators)

Cafe and bar facilities available track side. 

Note: Pre-Payment for Coach Transfer and Kart Driving will be required approx 6 - 8 weeks before the event.

Alternatively - join in an organised walk around this area of outstanding beauty. Volunteer Leader required please. 

Sunday - join us for A Lunch and Glass Of  at Bembridge Sailing Club. Take the water taxi or your own tender to BSC for a fine day on their beautiful terrace over looking the harbour and enjoy their bar menu at your leisure, which will include a club discount. From 12:30 onwards.  “Seating and eating” at your own discretion either ‘On Terrace’ or in the clubs lovely dinning room. Order at the bar on arrival. 

Monday - join in a walk to, or a “run out” in your tenders to “The Beach” next to the Bembridge Sailing Club.  Soft sand and small sand dunes await. Bring your own grub and preferred method of self- hydration! Or there is an excellent cafe on the beach as you wish. 13:00 onwards, listen for the Moose calls for those going by tender. Swim, relax, walk and talk, whatever takes your fancy on this bank holiday weekend. 

Payments & Registering

The Bembridge system is different to other rallies.

Our PSYC Rally Code is PSYC 228.

Please log on to the harbour website www.bembridgeharbour.co.uk to confirm your Berth using the above rally code. Your rally place is not confirmed until payment has been made to the harbour. Please reply to pending or confirmations email to tell us you've booked, paid and been confirmed by Bembridge.

Please Note - All PSYC reserved berths are RAFTING .  If you require a finger berth please contact Bembridge Harbour direct. These are of limited availability on a first come first served basis with no PSYC discount available. 

Friday Night BBQ and Entertainment: This is strictly  by ticket only - you MUST register and prepay to attend, otherwise you will be refused access. Subject to availability, on the night admission may be possible however access will be cash only with an increased admission fee of £15 per head for members and £30 per head for non members.

Karting: Payment requests will be sent out in advance of the event

Harbour Contact Information

Calling: Channel 80 Call the harbour before turning to Starboard into the inner harbour to be allocated your space.

Phone 01983 872828

Website www.bembridgeharbour.co.uk

Navigation. The tides are good for a late morning arrival with HW Portsmouth 11.54. This is a tidal harbour, check the depth available over the entrance bar for your boat. Live tidal information is available at www.bembridgeharbour.co.uk. 

N.A.B. The guide to ‘Good Rally Etiquette’

Noise	Arrival	Berthing
No unnecessary noise between 2330 – 0700hrs	Do NOT arrive before the stated  “earliest arrival time”	Expect to Raft, Berthing Masters have the final say

See www.psyc.uk.com/PSYC-Rally-Etiquette for full etiquette details

PROVISIONAL RALLY INFORMATION

Universal and Swanwick Marinas are both part of the Premier family at the top of the vibrant Hamble River.  Enjoy tranquil riverside walks or simply relax and soak up the vibrant marinas' atmosphere.

Due to berth availability on the day, vessels will be allocated either to Swanwick or Universal by Premier Marinas at Universal

Swanwick Marina – offers The Boat House Café on site and Harper’s Steakhouse & Bar just opposite.   Universal Marina – offers a choice of the cosy Mermaid’s coffee shop or a full dining experience at the riverside Banana Wharf restaurant.

It is a short walk, cycle or tender hop from Swanwick to Universal or vice versa. Both marinas have excellent facilities ashore. 

Social Programme - TBC  

Payment : 

Premier Berth holders can use their free nights, Otherwise the marina will issue an invoice a week before arrival which will state payment terms.

Harbour Contact Information:

Calling	Call Universal, Channel 80 for berthing instructions
Phone	+44 1489 574 272

Earliest Arrival Time   12:00 onwards  

Navigation:

Beware of the busy channel up the Hamble.  further details can be found here https://www.premiermarinas.com/UK-Marina-locations/Universal-Marina/Contact-Universal/Getting-to-Universal-Marina

N.A.B. The guide to ‘Good Rally Etiquette’

Noise	Arrival	Berthing
No unnecessary noise between 2330 – 0700hrs	Do NOT arrive before the stated  “earliest arrival time”	Expect to Raft, Berthing Masters have the final say

See www.psyc.uk.com/PSYC-Rally-Etiquette for full etiquette details

This social event is an opportunity to meet for drinks, and eats if you wish, at  Harvester, Port Solent. 

We will need to know numbers to ensure we meet fire regulations, so please register - we will ask the total number of people you are registering for.  If you have two emails registered for the club only one of you needs to register!  

Non members please email portsolentyc@gmail.com and we will get back to you.

We look forward to seeing you.

PROVISIONAL RALLY INFORMATION

Join us for our  End of Season Rally at Cowes 

Mooring & Payment

PSYC has 40 spaces allocated at Cowes Yacht Haven.  Payment on arrival. 

Social Programme 

Friday Evening - BYO drinks on the Veranda

Saturday Evening - Dinner in Island Sailing Club which will include our famous / infamous end of season BOTY award ceremony . 

Additional updates to the social program TBC  

Useful links

Cowes Tide Tables

Map of Cowes

Cowes Eastern Channel

Explore Cowes

Harbour Contact Information

Calling	Channel 80
Phone	01983 299975
Website	https://www.cowesyachthaven.com

Earliest Arrival Time - 14:00  

Navigation

Beware of the busy harbour, suggest entering using small craft channel, see Map of Cowes & Cowes Eastern Channel

N.A.B. The guide to ‘Good Rally Etiquette’

Noise	Arrival	Berthing
No unnecessary noise between 2330 – 0700hrs	Do NOT arrive before the stated  “earliest arrival time”	Expect to Raft, Berthing Masters have the final say

See www.psyc.uk.com/PSYC-Rally-Etiquette for full etiquette details

This social event is an opportunity to meet for drinks, and eats if you wish, at  Harvester, Port Solent. 

We will need to know numbers to ensure we meet fire regulations, so please register - we will ask the total number of people you are registering for.  If you have two emails registered for the club only one of you needs to register!  

Non members please email portsolentyc@gmail.com and we will get back to you.

We look forward to seeing you.

The AGM will be held at 11am at the Botanicals - Port Solent

The paperwork for the meeting will be added below

Formal meeting

Minutes of the last meeting - details to follow

Approve the Accounts  - details to follow

Approve new Rules and Policies  - details if applicable

Election of a new committee for next year. The roles are detailed in the attached document PSYC roles.docx .  Those roles that are being vacated by committee members retiring are: TBA

Nominations are now open, please email your nominations with a proposer and seconder to portsolentyc@gmail.com.  Nominations should have the support of the nominee!  Nominations have been received for all roles by 30th September.

An Informal meeting will follow detailing the social and rally programmes for winter 2025 and summer 2026 with the opportunity to ask questions

We hope to see you there

This social event is an opportunity to meet for drinks, and eats if you wish, at  Harvester, Port Solent. 

We will need to know numbers to ensure we meet fire regulations, so please register - we will ask the total number of people you are registering for.  If you have two emails registered for the club only one of you needs to register!  

Non members please email portsolentyc@gmail.com and we will get back to you.

We look forward to seeing you.

PSYC - Christmas Social Meeting

Come join us for festive fun and frivolity - More details to follow nearer the time

This social event is an opportunity to meet for drinks, and eats if you wish, at  Harvester, Port Solent. 

We will need to know numbers to ensure we meet fire regulations, so please register - we will ask the total number of people you are registering for.  If you have two emails registered for the club only one of you needs to register!  

Non members please email portsolentyc@gmail.com and we will get back to you.

We look forward to seeing you.

Winter Talk at Botanicals - 11am

Further details to follow

Winter Talk at Botanicals - 11am

Further details to follow

Pre-Season Lunch

Further details to follow