Rallies
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HOEOCA Rallies are organised by Judy Lambourne - Rear Commodore Cruising who can be contacted by email: rc.cruising@hoeoca.org.uk
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HOEOCA Rally Events
HOEOCA organises three "official" rallies each year and these form the focus for our cruising sailing activity. The purpose of these is to give everyone an opportunity to have a go at sailing whatever their level of experience.
Spring Rally
In May or June (alternating years) we try to use the longer days to venture across to France, the Channel Islands or the West Country for a minimum 5 day trip. These trips enable members to experience a channel crossing, collect some night hours and record a 60 mile passage for further RYA qualifications.
We use a mix of owners and chartered boats and assemble crews in accordance with their experience. Typically there are 60-70 people attending. Where possible, we cruise in the company of at least one other boat and plan to meet up overnight. The highpoint of the rally is an organised dinner together at our destination. Owners sometimes extend the 5-day trip with the agreement of their crews.
The Spring Rally in 2012 is being planned for Wednesday 6th - Sunday 10th June and the destination will be St Peter Port in Guernsey. You can download an application form in the Forthcoming Events section.
November Rally
Our 4 day rally in November usually takes place in the Solent and is more about socialising than accumulating miles. The weather at that time of year can be surprisingly good and the waters are much emptier.
The format is similar to the Spring Rally, although slightly less in numbers. We again use a mix of owners and chartered boats and with our aim is to cruise in company. The rally dinner, normally held in one of the excellent yacht clubs in the area, again provides the main event and is centred on a fancy dress theme.
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We have now been on 11 trips to warmer climes in the late summer/early autumn. These longer trips allow us to operate as our own mini flotilla, typically with 3 or 4 boats and a planned route, allowing us to explore a new cruising area. To date we have visited Croatia, Sardinia/Corsica, Majorca, Elba, Greece and Turkey.
Our next trip will be back to Bodrum in Turkey 17th - 24th September 2012.
Forthcoming Rally Events
See our rally events page for information about forthcoming events.
Past Rally Events
Read about our adventures encountered on past rally events here.
Register for a Rally
HOEOCA members can sign up for a rally using the application form accessible in the drop down menu in the Cruising section or in the Members Only Area after signing in to this site. Not a HOEOCA member yet? Apply to join us.
