Rally - Cowes Shakedown Rally - 2 Nights

  • 4 Apr 2025
  • 14:00
  • 6 Apr 2025
  • 16:00
  • Cowes Yacht Haven
  • 6

Registration

Will close on 24th March 

Cowes Yacht Haven is the first marina on the west of the Medina river, before the chain ferry.  It offers any state of tide access and full range of amenities for rallies.   Cowes is a short run to start the season with a few chandlers if anything needs fixing urgently!

Earliest Arrival Time: 14.00

Your berth will not be available before 14.00

Marina Payment  - The club sends your boat details to the marina and you will be charged on arrival.

Social Programme:
Friday 4th April
18.30 Rally drinks - CYH Veranda BYO drinks,  nibbles will be provided. 
Dinner own arrangements

Saturday 5th April
9.45 Trip to Wight Military and Heritage Museum - group tour arranged, 
https://www.wmahm.org.uk/ price PSYC Discounted Ticket Prices £14 pp or £11 for seniors/veterans, bring your bus pass

Lunch will be available in the Churchills Tea Rooms https://www.wmahm.org.uk/churchills-tea-rooms/ - we just need to know potential number in your booking and any dietary requirements

Rally Dinner - Island Sailing Club (Available to order until 19th March)
18.30 Pre-dinner drinks Island Sailing Club - all are welcome.
19.30 Dinner at  Island Sailing Club  2 courses £26.50 or 3 courses £32.50. 

Starters:

  • Stilton & Garlic stuffed mushroom, rocket & walnut (V)
  • Pork & Chicken Liver Parfait, Real Ale Chutney, Warm Toast
  • Smoked Salmon, teriyaki & Coriander salsa, baby leaves

Mains:

  • Crispy Pork Belly, creamy mash, diced squash, black pudding & sage
  • Grilled Tuna Loin, sesame & soy red cabbage, buttered broccoli & green beans, crispy potatoes
  • Seared Supreme of Chicken, mushroom, parmesan & garlic risotto, truffle oil
  • Crispy Halloumi, grilled Mediterranean vegetables, citrus & herb couscous (V)

Desserts: 

  • Caramel & Whisky Glazed Peach, honeycomb ice cream
  • Black Forest Chocolate Trifle, Chantilly cream
  • Iced Strawberry Parfait, nutty granola, white chocolate
  • Selection of Cheese & Biscuits.

Meal Payment: on night at ISC by boat name. Please pay for drinks as they are ordered

Sunday depart


Useful links

Map of Cowes

Cowes Eastern Channel

Explore Cowes

Cowes Yacht Haven Contact Information
Calling - VHF Ch 80
Phone - 01983 293952
Website -  https://www.cowesyachthaven.com


Navigation

A busy entrance with ferries, fast catamarans and visiting boats. Beware of the busy harbour, suggest entering using small craft channel, see Map of Cowes & Cowes Eastern Channel

On arrival call Ch80 and you will be told if we are in the North or South visitors basin and where to berth.  You may need to raft alongside another vessel.


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


Have fun and stay safe

Each skipper is responsible for the safety of their own boat and crew

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