Royal Thames Cumberland Cruise — 27 June '10

27 June –03 July

More than a Meet, but not quite a Rally, our annual Cruise rounds out the Cumberland Regatta...

This will be the second Cumberland Cruise and this year will be led by Peter Innes-Kerr, Captain of Cruising.  The Cruise is an opportunity for club members to sail and casually socialise together following the Cumberland Regatta and in particular encourages those who - through whatever reason - might not have time or inclination to undertake a longer Rally to venture further afield than they otherwise might. This year it is organised to accompany yachts across the Channel as far as Guernsey and then to form a smaller fleet returning to The Solent.  This should give us the opportunity to make the crossing by day in company, to enjoy each others' yachts and to explore Alderney, Herm and Sark. Subject as ever to weather.

Sunday 27th June

Moor at Yarmouth following the close of the Cumberland Regatta

Dinner at leisure

Monday 28th June

Moorings in Braye harbour, Alderney (weather permitting),

Dinner at leisure

Alternatively there is the option to divert to Cherbourg

Tuesday 29th June

Moorings in Braye harbour, Alderney

Explore Alderney

Alternatively sail from Cherbourg if diverted the day before

Dinner at the First and Last, said to be Alderney's premier restaurant and noted for its fresh seafood

Wednesday 30th June

St Peter Port, Guernsey

Thursday 1st July

St Peter Port, Guernsey

Explore Guernsey

Friday 2nd July

Fleet disperses

Those returning to the UK but wishing to avoid a night crossing have the option of doing so via either Cherbourg or Portland.