THE BEMBRIDGE WEEKEND RALLY - 10th to 12th May

Published 01:00 on 2 Apr 2025

Start of the Season Rally: 10th - 12th May 2025 (Chichester HW 11.17)

(Last booking date for this rally is the 15th April)

Hosts for the event Brian & Roz

To kick off the cruising season we have reserved 12 berths at the very popular Bembridge Harbour Marina. This is a firm favourite on the rally calendar and will be even better this year with their new facilities alongside Steve's Bar and the Duver Café, why not try their lovely sausage or bacon breakfast baps.

Whilst this is a weekend rally arriving on Saturday 10th May and departing on Monday 12th May you always have the option to arrive a day or two earlier or stay on after.

Bembridge Harbour, being a straightforward sail from the entrance of Chichester / Langstone harbour is accessible on spring/medium tides to 1.5m draft vessels approximately 3 hours +/ - HW (Portsmouth HW) and is the perfect location for the seasoned and novice sailor.

On Saturday 10th May there will be a (byo) BBQ in the evening by the marina marquee area.

The following evening,

Sunday 11th May, there will be pre dinner drinks on the pontoon at 5.30pm followed by dinner at The Vine in St Helens at 7pm. Please note it is a twenty - minute uphill walk to the pub, or you can always book yourself a taxi if you prefer.

We have 12 berths booked in the rally rafting area, however there will be an opportunity for members to book a pontoon berth, if preferred, nearer the time

So, to avoid disappointment book early by completing the attached booking form.

PLEASE BOOK NOW! Full details and Booking Form - [HERE]

Closing date for completed booking form is the 15th April (no further bookings will be accepted after this date)

Further details regarding the rally will be E Mailed out to those who have completed the booking form nearer the time.

Any queries, please contact the rally organisers :

Trevor & Sharon Holloway rally@langstonesc.org.uk