Royal Air Force Yacht Club

Please find attached some pictures of the trip down to the rally. The pictures have been taken by Tim Arnold on his mobile telephone camera, so quality is not the best. However they do show the conditions well. Could be good for the gallery

Maximum wind speed 38.7 knots, maximum boat speed 9.98 knots, maximum heel 35 degrees.

Good trip had by all!!!!

(Paul Oliver - Calsara)

A few weeks ago I met Chris Furner during Happy Hour. Chris is a recently joined temporary member and new sailor who was about to engage upon his RYA Competent Crew Course. We met again at Happy hour a week later and with Chris displaying a new found air of competence and raring to go sailing, we talked of the Lymington Rally. Marilyn & I had previously invited friends who had to back out unexpectedly, so we invited Chris along. Marilyn appreciated having an extra pair of hands on board (less work, more sunbathing) and I appreciated having an enthusiastic crew.

Marilyn and Chris Furner

(Paul Oliver - Calsara)

I used to think that August Bank Holiday weekends were best spent at home or in the local pub. Well no longer. The Solent Rally has added a new dimension for me. Well two actually.

The first was that I had somewhere to travel to and park the boat, whilst enjoying the company of other club members in the manner that only RAFYC rallies provides. And at two destinations to boot, with a fun race in between. O.K. marinas with lock gates may not be ideal, but they are a good option on busy bank holiday weekends.