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EAST publish 2012 sailing programme
09/02/122012 PROGRAMME AND CHARGES FOR YACHT CRUISES
The following programme is an indication of intention. Plans will change if weather conditions demand.
All events start on the evening of day 1 and end after lunch of the last day All events start and end at Suffolk Yacht Harbour on the River Orwell, Suffolk.
- Spring weekend: 10-13 May 2012 (3 nights) Thursday evening: dinner on board followed by reception to meet other crews Friday - Sunday: Mini-cruise on the east coast
- Summer Cruise Week: 13-22 July 2012 (9 nights) Friday: dinner on board followed by reception to meet other crews Saturday-Saturday: sailing to destinations between Lowestoft and the Blackwater River. NB Several nights could be spent away from marinas therefore without shower facilities or mains electricity
- TASTER weekend: 21-23 September 2012 (2 nights) Friday: dinner on board followed by reception to meet other crews Saturday-Sunday sailing in and around the rivers Stour and Orwell
CHARGES for 2012
All crew are required to make a contribution towards costs:
- £225 Summer cruise (9-nights)
- £75 Spring weekend (3-nights)
- £50 late Summer weekend. 2-nights
The contribution includes all meals on board, at least one meal ashore and all drinks on board.
NOT included are:
- a. bar bills
- b. transport to and from Suffolk Yacht Harbour
The Skipper of the yacht you are assigned to will contact you before the event to discuss your needs ie special dietary requirements, any physical or medical condition of which the he/should be aware for safety purposes and your travel arrangements. It is not guaranteed but your skipper might be able to arrange for you to be collected from Ipswich Station.
Contact Barbara Dutch, cruisingsec@e-a-s-t.org.uk, 01760 723240.
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