NORTH WALES RALLY - INVITATION
This year our September rally is again being held at Caernarfon in North Wales following the success last year’s event. We shall be based at the Royal Welsh Yacht Club, Caernarfon on the Menai Straits. We hope that many members will join us. Visiting yachts can choose to stay either in the Victoria Docks next to the castle or in the river just below the castle walls. There is also provision for launching boats from trailers into the Victoria docks. The yacht club can be found on the promenade which runs from the dock to the river along the seaward side of the castle.
The entrance to the club is about half way along the promenade under an archway leading towards the town. The address is Port - Yr - Aur, Caernarfon. Club contact is Sue Newton on 01248 867429
Alan and Gloria Parsons will be present with Badger, and we are hope Owen Perry will also bring his Golden Hind 34 Jua. We hope that other members will bring their boats and support this rally.
The Menai Straits is a beautiful cruising area and we hope that members who have found our other rally venues a little far away will be tempted to join us in North Wales.
PROGRAMME
Saturday September 8th (Programme arranged around tides)
10.00 hrs. Meeting in Royal Welsh Yacht Club. Coffee and chat.
10.30 hrs. Sailing in Menai Straits from Victoria Dock Marina PLEASE BOOK
in Junk rigged yachts, by courtesy of owners. (Supply own packed lunch)
19.00 hrs. Buffet Dinner in the Royal Welsh Yacht Club.
20.30 hrs. Afterwards in the Royal Welsh Yacht Club there will be either a guest speaker or an open forum
Sunday September 9th
10.00 hrs Meet at clubhouse entrance under the arch.
10.30 hrs. Sailing on members boats PLEASE BOOK (Supply own packed lunch)
Afternoon. Return to Victoria Dock Marina by arrangement with the skippers and say our final farewells.
18.00 hrs. End of Rally “Bon Voyage”
USEFUL INFORMATION
Approach by sea: The Menai Straits can be approached from the south west over the Carnaerfon bar. Skippers are advised to contact the Caernarfon harbourmaster for the latest pilotage which often changes. If coming from the north east the timing of passage through the swellies is safest at slack water high tide. Reference to tidal almanacs is recommended for those not familiar with the area. Passage plan available for swellies.
Approach by road: By A55 towards Bangor then take signs for Caernarfon A487. On approaching Caernarfon look for the Morrisons store on the right. Go past then go right at the next roundabout (sign Victoria Dock). Follow road down to left hand bend (short distance). Turn right for Travel Lodge or left for Premier Inn. To reach Victoria dock goes past Premier Inn to junction. Turn right and follow road to car park in front of dock. B & B’s, Hotels, Caravan Parks, Camp Sites, All within easy distance.
Peter Manning, Rally Organiser, 29 Heaton Avenue, Bolton BL1 5PG
North Wales rally booking form 2012 web version.doc
Tel: 01204 849706 Mobile 07769976005 E.mail: Peter@perhygiene.clara.co.uk
