More will appear here as the rally programme is developed

More will appear here as the rally programme is developed

More will appear here as the rally programme is developed

Starting four years ago the South West Branch are keen to build a tradition to hold a “Boat-less” rally in October each year, with Minehead having been chosen as our base for this year. 

To run from 11th – 13th October 2019 at the Premier Inn Minehead where 18 rooms have been pre booked  (see below)
  
 12th October    West Somerset Railway – Minehead to Bishops Lydeard
                            30 places have been pre-booked on 12:30 from
                            Minehead at a reduced rate of £18 return.
                            Returning at 16:20 which arrives back at Minehead at 18:00 

                           Activities at Bishops Lydeard:   
                           Micro Brewery located adjacent to the station   
                           Mill and Tea Room (note this is unusually an overshot mill)

                           Group Meal  19:00 for 19:30 in the adjacent Brewers Fayre,
                           where we will have a separate area to ourselves.

13th October      Dunster Castle, Watermill and Gardens (National Trust)
                            and Medieval Village. We hope to have a guided tour of
                            the kitchens and roof space.

Premier Inn 

We have been able to book a group rate for both Friday and Saturday nights at £97 per room per night to include breakfast and dinner in the adjacent Brewers Fayre.  Car parking is available at £4 per night.

This group rate is subject to our confirmed booking to be made prior to Sunday 8th September. 

In order for us to retain this rate it is important that you advise Keith of your intentions to join this rally as soon as possible. Payment details will follow. 

For further information and to register your interest to join this rally please contact KEITH BUNKER by email: keithbunker@gmail.com

More will appear here as the rally programme is developed

The MOA SW AGM was held to coincide with the MOA National AGM, with separate meetings but common events and visits. Read the report of the AGM

A very successful first rally of the season with 14 boats in the fleet. Rally report on the event report pages or click here

2019 – Fowey Rally – May 24th to 27th 

This is our second rally this month and hopefully the weather will hold as it did last year to make it a memorable few days. I have arranged for berthing to take place on either pontoon Number 1 or 2 in “The Pont Pill” which is almost directly opposite the main quay, very much closer to the action than it was last year when we berthed on the Grid Irons pontoon upstream of the Bodnick Ferry. 

Friday 24th May
Yachts arrive during the day/afternoon and you are asked to please contact the FOWEY HARBOUR PATROL on VHF Ch 12 to confirm the Rally Berthing arrangements. There will be the usual welcoming pontoon party from 17:30 onwards, as with all our pontoon parties you are asked to bring your own glasses. 
The evening will be free to go ashore and enjoy further refreshments on one or more of the many pubs and restaurants. the FOWEY WATER TAXI will be available for shore transport on VHF Ch 6 or Mobile: 07774-906730.

Saturday 25th May
The plan is to meet on the pontoon ready to go ashore at 09:30. A coach will meet us near the western bank of the ferry slipway and transport us to the EDEN PROJECT  where we will benefit from a group entry charge for Seniors (60+) £11 and Adults £14.75. We should arrive at the Eden Project at about 10:30 giving you the the morning and afternoon to explore this fantastic site. We will agree on a return time with the Coach driver. The cost for the coach based on a minimum of 15 passengers will be £8 each. This includes a small tip. 

Evening Rally Dinner at the Fowey Gallants Sailing Club – Provided by James at Denaro’s
We will meet on the pontoon to take the water taxi ashore at 18:30. This will give us time for pre dinner drinks before sitting down to eat at about 19:30.

MENU
Starter
A)  Leek & Cornish Blue Cheese Tartlet with mixed leaf salad.
B)  Kiln Roasted Salmon with Roasted beetroot & Watercress
Main
C)  Beef & Vegetable Stew with Mashed Potatoes
D)  Pan Fried Chicken& Butterbeans with Chorizo, Garlic & Herb New Potatoes
E)  Fish Pie – Cod, Hake, Smoked haddock & Salmon in a white wine sauce with Leeks, Shallots &Herbs served with Peas and Carrots
F)  Roasted Vegetable Stew with Mashed Potatoes (Veggie Option)
G)  Roast Vegetable Lasagne with Garlic Bread  (Veggie Option)
Dessert
H)  Apple Crumble with Custard 
I)   Chocolate Brownie with Whipped Cream
Please let me know well in advance if you have any allergen or dietary issues and I will endeavour to resolve them with the Chef.
The cost for the meal is £22 each and I would like you to please advise me of your choices from the above menu. 
We will decide when to meet for the return to our pontoon during the meal.

Sunday 26th May 
Last year we went up the Fowey River in our tenders/inflatables and we are going to repeat this excursion leaving the pontoon at about 10:00. It is high tide at Fowey at 11:00 BST so we may well be able to make it up the River Lerryn to the Village of Lerryn. What ever happens, subject to the weather, you are guaranteed a great time with a stop for lunch possibly at the Fishermans Arms, Golant which is about 1.25 miles up stream from Fowey.  
Remember to take extra fuel with you!! 
The evening will be free to do as you wish. 

-End of Rally-

Monday 27th May
Yachts that have not already departed will depart.

Please will you advise me as soon as possible if you will be joining the Eden Project Trip – I must have a minimum of 15 to make the number work otherwise I will have to resort to a Plan B. 
Please make all payments for the above (Coach, Eden Entrance and Dinner)  with your name as a reference to: Peter Roberts – Account Number: 66454301 – Sort Code: 50-42-37 

Many thanks,
Peter Roberts
Secretary MOA South West Branch

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