Halloween Sailing - Get Spooky On The Solent!

Fancy a Spooky Solent weekend? Come for some Halloween sailing, with a party in Cowes and a trip west to Yarmouth or Lymington. This trip is suitable for any level of sailing experience. This is a non-commercial trip run on a shared-cost basis. Sign up cannot be made through Meetup - please register for the event through the London Sailing Club website (by clicking here).

The Plan
We will aim to meet early afternoon on Friday 31st October in Port Hamble marina so we can slip our lines by 3pm. We'll have a relaxing afternoon sail across to Cowes, where we'll eat ashore and go to a lively Halloween party with live music at the famous Anchor pub. Fancy dress optional, but encouraged!

On Saturday we'll have a leisurely start and then head west to either Yarmouth or Lymington for the night. On Sunday we'll head back towards Hamble, aiming to be tied up in the marina and off the boat by 15:00hrs. Accommodation will be aboard the yacht in shared double cabins.

Yacht
We’ve chartered an Oceanis 37 sailing yacht that’s licensed to carry 8 people, but we’ll be a maximum of 6 to ensure everyone has a proper chance to be involved in the sailing. You’ll be pleased to know the boat has central heating, hot/cold running water, a bathroom, a kitchen with a fridge, and more than enough electricity to charge your phone! There are UK 3 pin and continental 2 pin sockets on board so bring a continental adapter if you have one.

Skipper - Al Besly
I am a Day Skipper and hold a Powerboat 2 and VHF licenses. I have RYA theory up to YM Ocean. Most of my experience comes from ocean racing but I have also raced Sunsail F40s as skipper both in the Solent and the Canaries. I have skippered most of Fairview's fleet of 37s at some point. I'm gradually slowing down to cruising mode now (but expect me to cruise as fast as possible!)

Cost
This is a non-commercial trip run on a shared-cost basis. The cost is £250 per person, which covers the yacht charter, fuel, marina/harbour fees, breakfasts, lunches, and snacks whilst onboard. It doesn’t cover evening meals or getting yourself to/from the trip. I ask for the full amount (£250) up front to secure your place. Note that, because this trip is being advertised via the London Sailing Club’s platforms, anyone who is not already a full member of the Club (which costs £24 per year) will need to join prior to the start of the trip.

Kit
No special or expensive sailing kit required. Just bring practical footwear and clothing to suit the weather forecast. Lifejackets are provided. Foul weather gear can be hired locally if needed. Towels and bedding aren’t provided so please bring a towel, pillow and sleeping bag.

Terms & Conditions and Disclaimer:
By joining this trip: you accept that the Skipper has the final decision on activities and on the itinerary; you confirm that you are in good health and a competent swimmer; you recognise that sailing can potentially be a dangerous activity with both minor and substantial risks including but not limited to serious injury, drowning and death, and you engage in it at your own risk. This is a volunteer-based trip and it is run on a non-commercial, shared-cost basis so there is no commercial liability or public liability on the part of the Skipper or on the part of any crew member. By voluntarily participating in this trip, you agree to take part at your own risk and absolve the Skipper and crew from all liability arising out of any action or inaction, with the exception of intentional harm. If you wish to have insurance cover then it is your own responsibility to arrange it. Please note that the nature of this trip and its itinerary may need to change in the event of bad weather impacting the planned sailing. If the Skipper and/or the Event Host needs to cancel the trip for any reason you will be refunded in full. The Skipper and/or the Event Host reserves the right to cancel any participant. In the event of cancellation by you no refund will be given but you may be able to transfer your place to another London Sailing Club member once it is fully paid-up. By responding to this London Sailing Club (‘LSC’) trip, you acknowledge and agree that the principal purpose of the LSC is to provide a forum for members of the LSC to engage in social activities. The Event Host is an occasional Event Host and not a professional organiser (as such term is defined under The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018); accordingly, this event shall not be construed as a package tour or package holiday.