The Wales Airshow (Swansea Bay)
A unique opportunity to watch an airshow from the sea. Anchoring in Mumbles Bay under the flight path of many of the display aircraft.
Early May Bank Holiday
Oxwich Bay
Likely to be the start of the season for many and always a popular destination if nice Spring weather beckons.
Padstow Obby Oss Festival
Always an ambitious destination so early in the season and needs a week’s cruise to be there for the Obby Oss festival.
Easter Cruiser Trip
Gloucester and Sharpness.
o This trip is not for the novice navigator and care to navigate the upper reaches of the Channel is required. It is highly recommended pilot books etc are reviewed and a passage plan made.
o Example of costs: Sharpness lock £25 each way per individual boat or £25 both ways for five or more boats locking in and out together. Canal and River 7-day licence £73 based on11m LOA and 3.5 beam
o Portishead Cruising Club also arrange an annual flotilla over the Easter weekend, so it is recommend a berth is prebooked if wanting to stay in Gloucester Harbour.
o A meeting Wednesday 9th starting at 19:00 in the conference room of the new office building. Space is limited so please only attend if you think you will be joining the cruise.
Meeting agenda
Outline plans and times of passage to ensure all boat arrive and leave Sharpness Lock together to take advantage of discounted locking charges.
Applying for Canal and River Licence
Useful numbers and VHF channels
Considerations of passage planning
Questions and discussion.