Annabel J - Pilot Cutter Regatta in St Mawes
Submitted by adam on Tue, 20/10/2009 - 15:36
| Voyage Number | AJ 1011 |
| Voyage price | £700 for 6 days |
| Voyage Dates | 15/06/2010 - 16:00 - 21/06/2010 - 10:00 |
| Depart from | St Mawes |
| Finishing Port | St Mawes |
| Voyage area | Cornwall |
| Voyage type | Pilot Cutter Regatta |
| Vessel | Annabel J |
| Availability | Limited places |
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Voyage Description
The Classic Sailing Pilot Cutter Review 2010
You really don't need any sailing experience for this amazing event. The crews on each pilot cutter are a motley mix of charter guests, boatbuilders and friends, family crews, dogs...
Join AJ in St Mawes for some relaxed summer sailing for a few days before the pilot cutters start to gather. Mascotte is sailing down from Scotland. Pegasus from Salcombe, as well as local pilot cutter replicas, Eve, Agnes and Hesper. The rescently restored Cornubia will be making a guest appearance for the first time and Peggy and Cariad are hopefully joining us this year.
This event is organised by ourselves, with a lot of help from local businesses and the pilot cutter owners themselves. Many of the vessels are owned by private owners but Eve of St Mawes and Annabel J are both charter vessels so you can become race crew on either for this event.
2010 Programme includes sailing down the Cornish coast to a fleet welcome party in Fowey on Thursday evening. A Parade of Sail our of Fowey Harbour and a passage race to St Mawes on Friday. The Falmouth Oyster Boats are also racing in St Mawes over the weekend so St Mawes Bay will be full of bowsprits and topsails - a scene not recreated for over a century. A short but action packed pilot cutter race on Saturday and Sunday and a BBQ on the beach at Turnawear in the more tranquil River Fal, as well as a lot of messing about in boats, visiting the other cutters.
(An article on 2009 Classic Sailing Pilot Cutter Review)
Creating Scenes from the Past
Yes there was plenty of racing at this year’s Pilot Cutter Review, but for me the backdrop is everything. It’s about creating evocative scenes out on the water and in the ports where the fleet gather each evening. The beauty of our two venues for the fleet of eight pilot cutters this year was their timeless quality. Visually you could travel back in time to a period where vessels had to set sails to move off the berth or weigh anchor.
Owners of pilot cutter Hesper provided the artists setting for the welcome party in Fowey... Prime Cellars with its twisted slate roof nestling under the Polruan woods has its own stone quay – ideal to lay a pilot cutter or two against the wall but originally used for salting the fish catch. Fowey Harbour Commissioners allowed visiting pilot cutters to raft up in the river 20 yards from our hosts and we all rowed over for the free beer from St Austell Brewery, local cheeses and apples. Looking through the sea of masts, deadeyes, blocks and tackles it was hard to believe virtually all the pilot cutters attending this year were replicas.
Celebrating Boatbuilding & Vision
Eve of St Mawes, Hesper, Agnes and the newly launched Amelie Rose were all built by Luke Powell of Working Sail. As a former owner of Charmian, Luke could claim he designed the prettiest half of Charmian too (He rebuilt the aft half of this historic wooden working boat in that famous fan tail counter style that became the inspiration for his first pilot cutter Eve).
Cornish wooden boatbuilding was also represented well by pilot cutter Polly Agatha, built by Cockwell’s Modern & Classic Boatbuilding Ltd in 2008 and back to the West Country to race again. The acres of wooden decks on Annabel J and a period interior that pilots would have been proud of, kept her sleek steel hull a secret to most observers. Owner Phil Cogdell was looking forward to racing with original pilot cutter Marguerite for the first time, as this well charter boat was based on her hull lines.
St Austell Brewery Tribute Passage Race
“Start Line – a line SE from Cannis Rock at 1000am to St Mawes Bay”….but where was the bouy ? Cornish ‘mizzle’ and fog, a few last minute provisioning forays, led to a rather straggly start that nobody could see anyway ! The mist finally rolled away from the Dodman and the results of the tacking in the fog were revealed. Annabel J won line honours by 9 minutes from Hesper which was enough for her to win on corrected time.
St Mawes Bay – Historic Base for Pilot Cutters
Open to the South West, St Mawes Bay provides a clear view of the Manacles and down towards the Lizard. Gaining a head start on the Falmouth based pilot cutters, several large pilot cutters were based in the village, and its boatyards were famous for building fast pilot gigs. Classic Sailing created the pilot cutter review event to celebrate the local pilot trade connection, and the local community gets a great thrill from hosting the ‘big’ pilot cutter racing as an extra annual event to complement its Falmouth Working Boat ‘World Championships and various gig boat events.
St Mawes Bay is less than half a mile wide and with hills all around makes a perfect amphitheatre for visitors and locals to watch the start and finish of each race. The Social Club provided a huge paella crew supper with locally caught fish and tons of scallops on the terrace.
Saturday Pilot Cutter Race 2009
If you want to show off your boat then anchor it in the middle of the bay, not alongside in a marina. St Mawes Pier & Harbour Company sponsored the event for the 4th year running allowing the fleet to anchor just off the historic harbour wall, creating a picture in the early morning mist.
Original pilot cutter Marguerite joined the fleet for the weekend racing. The fleet now ranged in size from Charmian and Eve at 37ft to Marguerite and Annabel J at over 54ft on deck but they all looked magnificent in the sunshine and force 3-4 winds as they tested the start line off St Mawes Castle. Eve, Annabel J, Polly Agatha and Amelie Rose had charter crews on board rather than experienced racers, but they all put huge amounts of effort into the windward leg (you get plenty of tacking in pilot cutter events !). Hesper and Marguerite had a few hairy crew with 4 legs (WOOF) so it was all rather civilised with an absence of bowsprit bullying. Agnes was short of a topmast and with no handicap concessions given she was unable to beat her favourite rival Hesper over the line. Annabel J was first across the line again but Charmian raced hard and came in second beating Polly Agatha to win the days racing on handicap. (final results with handicaps 1st Charmian, 2nd Annabel J, 3rd Polly Agatha, 4th Agnes, 5th Amelie Rose, 6th Eve of St Mawes, 7th Hesper, 8th Marguerite)
Sunday Pilot Cutter Race 2009
An afternoon start gave a change for the sea breeze to build, and the rest of us to socialise. Pilot cutters rafted up or went for a row to say hello. One of Eve’s charter crew was enjoying the scenery so much he nearly rowed to St Anthony’s lighthouse to get the best camera angle.
The start was a follow my leader crossing of the line for most boats – creating a pilot cutter review style parade of sail for the photographers ashore. The finish was much tighter with Annabel J and Hesper so pre-ocupied with their luffing battle they failed to notice Amelie Rose and her brand new sails storm over the line first by going for the nearest end ! Charmian was 5th over the line but well ahead of Agnes, Eve and Marguerite so she won on handicap (1st Charmian, 2nd Annabel J, 3rd Amelie Rose, 4th Polly Agatha, 5th Hesper, 6th Eve, 7th Agnes, 8th Marguerite).
Overall Winner in 2009 was Charmian. (2008 Iris, 2007 Hesper, 2006 Jolie Brise)
Amnabel J - Join at 4 pm on St Mawes Quay.
All itineraries are subject to the weather and the skippers decision.
Day One
Once on board a safety and facility briefing will be given. Very soon you will be hoisting sails and getting under way.
The objective for the first day is get you to see how it feels to sail onAnnabel J and to go somewhere different overnight that is sheltered and scenic in time for a freshly cooked supper.
Day Two
Leaving the Fal or Helford area Eve will sail the 24 miles to Fowey in about 4 to 6 hours depending on the wind and tide. On the way you will pass Gull Rock that has many breeding Cormorants, Shags and guillemots.
Rounding the large and famous Dodman Point the Bay of St Austell opens up before you. About two thirds of the way across the Bay the keen eyed can spot the top of the Tropical Biome at the Eden Project.
Its an interesting entrance into Fowey Harbour and you will then tie up with lots of other Pilot Cutters close to Prime Cellars for an evening Barbecue. The barbecue is hosted by William and Arnie proud owners of Hesper one of Luke Powell's famous pilot cutters. Free Tribute beer is being provided by St Austell Brewery for which we thank them.
Day Three
The St Austell Brewery Tribute Passage Race leaves from South of Cannis Southerly Cardinal Buoy at 10am. The passage to St Mawes is self timed and forms the first Race of the Pilot Cutter Review.
In the evening there is a food and and alcohol in St Mawes Social Club and cheap beer for all pilot cutter crew.
Day Four
At 12 noon there is a skippers breifing in St Mawes Sailing Club and the first Fal Race starts at 2pm.
There are no formal arrangments for Saturday evening but there is a Shanty Festival on in the Fal.
Day Five
2nd and Final Fal Race starts at 2pm. There is a prize giving ceremony in St Mawes Sailing Club at 6pm.
Day Six
The voyage ends in good time before 10am.
St Mawes
Joining or leaving point.
Assemble towards the end of St Mawes Quay. There is only one quay right in the centre of the village. If the tide is in you will be able to board directly on to Eve of St Mawes or Annabel J. If there is not enough tide you will be taken out to your pilot cutter by dinghy.
Getting to or from your port.
Ferry is the best way. Contact St Mawes Ferry on 01872 861 911 or 07855 438 674 http://www.kingharryscornwall.co.uk/ferries Ferries are hourly in winter and three per hour in the summer.
Train
To get to St Mawes Ferry catch the train to the “Falmouth The Dell” Station which is on the branch line from
“The Dell” is ten minutes walk from Customs House Quay where one of three ferries runs to St Mawes in the summer. In the winter it is about another five minutes walk to the Prince of Wales Pier.
Bus and Coach
First Group run a regular service from Truro Bus Station a twenty minute walk from the Railway Station. http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/southwest/devon/home/index.php
National Express run Coaches to Truro all year and Falmouth summer time only. http://www.nationalexpress.com/coach/index.cfm
Service No 50 - Tel 0871 200 2233
Plane
Newquay Airport (NQY) is about 40 miles away and about £55 taxi fare.
Taxi - You can book a local taxi on 01326 279 042 or 07971 104 909 ask for Graham.
Flights currently from London Gatwick,
Road
The A30 is the best route into
The best way is to leave the A30 at Fraddon and follow the B3275 until it meets the A390 where you turn left for a little way back towards St Austell. Then follow the signs to the right for the A3078 which ends in St Mawes.
Parking
There are two car parks in St Mawes both trouble free and requiring coins.
St Mawes Quay Car Park is very convenient as it is where you join your voyage but is a little more expensive.
St Mawes Central Car Park run by the St Just in Roseland Parish Council at about £18.00 for 6 days is recommended. It is just a minute walk from the Quay.
History
St Mawes has a beautiful
The artist William Turner made St Mawes famous by painting a scene of the fishing harbour with the Castle on the hill behind, very Italianette, http://www.tate.org.uk/servlet/ViewWork?workid=14744&tabview=image
Attractions
St
St Just Church – a medieval building in a wonderful lush green setting next door to the Bar.
Sailing in the Roseland and Cornwall
- St Mawes Sailing Club www.stmawessailing.co.uk/
- Roseland Paddle and Sail www.paddleandsail.com
- St Mawes Kayaks www.stmaweskayaks.co.uk
- Fal Wooden Boat Hire www.falwoodenboathire.com
Walking
The South West Coast Path is linked by two ferries
Annual Events
Classic Sailing Pilot Cutter Review – June each year http://www.classic-sailing.co.uk/info/pilot-cutter-review
St Mawes Regatta as part of Falmouth Sailing Week see www.stmawessailing.co.uk/
Roseland Festival every Autumn http://www.crbo.co.uk/roseland/welcome.php
High Quality accommodation
Hotel Tresanton as used by Prince Charles and Adam Purser www.tresanton.com/
Mid range accommodation
Braganza best guest recommendations www.stmawes.info/bed-and-breakfast/braganza-guesthouse
Idle Rocks www.idlerocks.co.uk
Rising Sun www.risingsunstmawes.co.uk
Victory Inn and best pub Adam’s local. www.victory-inn.co.uk
Standard accommodation
Little
Camping
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Stay In Britain - Bed and Breakfast, Hotels, Guest House, Self Catering and campsites in britain
Alternative Joining in Falmouth if the wind is too strong from the South West. You will be notified near the joining time if this is required. Please make sure we have your mobile phone number to let you know if we have had to to do this. We will use either Port Pendennis or Falmouth Visitor Yacht Haven depending on availability. Please NOTE this is only used it the weather is unsuitable for St Mawes.
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St Mawes
Joining or leaving point.
Assemble towards the end of St Mawes Quay. There is only one quay right in the centre of the village. If the tide is in you will be able to board directly on to Eve of St Mawes or Annabel J. If there is not enough tide you will be taken out to your pilot cutter by dinghy.
Getting to or from your port.
Ferry is the best way. Contact St Mawes Ferry on 01872 861 911 or 07855 438 674 http://www.kingharryscornwall.co.uk/ferries Ferries are hourly in winter and three per hour in the summer.
Train
To get to St Mawes Ferry catch the train to the “Falmouth The Dell” Station which is on the branch line from
“The Dell” is ten minutes walk from Customs House Quay where one of three ferries runs to St Mawes in the summer. In the winter it is about another five minutes walk to the Prince of Wales Pier.
Bus and Coach
First Group run a regular service from Truro Bus Station a twenty minute walk from the Railway Station. http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/southwest/devon/home/index.php
National Express run Coaches to Truro all year and Falmouth summer time only. http://www.nationalexpress.com/coach/index.cfm
Service No 50 - Tel 0871 200 2233
Plane
Newquay Airport (NQY) is about 40 miles away and about £55 taxi fare.
Taxi - You can book a local taxi on 01326 279 042 or 07971 104 909 ask for Graham.
Flights currently from London Gatwick,
Road
The A30 is the best route into
The best way is to leave the A30 at Fraddon and follow the B3275 until it meets the A390 where you turn left for a little way back towards St Austell. Then follow the signs to the right for the A3078 which ends in St Mawes.
Parking
There are two car parks in St Mawes both trouble free and requiring coins.
St Mawes Quay Car Park is very convenient as it is where you join your voyage but is a little more expensive.
St Mawes Central Car Park run by the St Just in Roseland Parish Council at about £18.00 for 6 days is recommended. It is just a minute walk from the Quay.
History
St Mawes has a beautiful
The artist William Turner made St Mawes famous by painting a scene of the fishing harbour with the Castle on the hill behind, very Italianette, http://www.tate.org.uk/servlet/ViewWork?workid=14744&tabview=image
Attractions
St
St Just Church – a medieval building in a wonderful lush green setting next door to the Bar.
Sailing in the Roseland and Cornwall
- St Mawes Sailing Club www.stmawessailing.co.uk/
- Roseland Paddle and Sail www.paddleandsail.com
- St Mawes Kayaks www.stmaweskayaks.co.uk
- Fal Wooden Boat Hire www.falwoodenboathire.com
Walking
The South West Coast Path is linked by two ferries
Annual Events
Classic Sailing Pilot Cutter Review – June each year http://www.classic-sailing.co.uk/info/pilot-cutter-review
St Mawes Regatta as part of Falmouth Sailing Week see www.stmawessailing.co.uk/
Roseland Festival every Autumn http://www.crbo.co.uk/roseland/welcome.php
High Quality accommodation
Hotel Tresanton as used by Prince Charles and Adam Purser www.tresanton.com/
Mid range accommodation
Braganza best guest recommendations www.stmawes.info/bed-and-breakfast/braganza-guesthouse
Idle Rocks www.idlerocks.co.uk
Rising Sun www.risingsunstmawes.co.uk
Victory Inn and best pub Adam’s local. www.victory-inn.co.uk
Standard accommodation
Little
Camping
Award winning Caravan and
Stay In Britain - Bed and Breakfast, Hotels, Guest House, Self Catering and campsites in britain
Alternative Joining in Falmouth if the wind is too strong from the South West. You will be notified near the joining time if this is required. Please make sure we have your mobile phone number to let you know if we have had to to do this. We will use either Port Pendennis or Falmouth Visitor Yacht Haven depending on availability. Please NOTE this is only used it the weather is unsuitable for St Mawes.
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Luxury 54' (67' LOA) Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter
Annabel J is an interpretation of the legendary Bristol Channel Pilot cutter. Designed to patrol on station in the jaws of the Bristol Channel, these hardy cutters were necessarily fast, easily handled and seaworthy. Built in steel with wooden decks, Annabel J will look after you in style. Fitted out below decks in a beautiful deep mahogany, her interior is a haven of warm varnished bright work, elegant upholstery and cut glass.
With her pedigree of a working vessel she can stand a lot of canvas and is surprisingly swift, even in light airs. Annabel J is the ideal passage making boat for wanting those to go further afield or experience a channel crossing at impressive speeds. Skipper Phil is also keen to encourage potential voluntary mates who can sail regularly on ‘A.J.’
Annabel J Dimensions:
Length on deck 54ft
Length with bowsprit 67ft
Beam 14ft
Draught 7ft 10”
Engine & bow thruster
Tonnage 38 tonne
Rig Gaff Cutter
Sails: gaff mainsail, gaff topsail, staysail,working jib, flying jib, jib topsail and storm jib.
Construction
Design inspired by the lines of surviving original Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter Marguerite.
Built 1995 by AP Appledore (Falmouth)
Steel hull, teak decks and cockpit
Below Decks:
Beautifully fitted out in flame mahogany wood as elegant in style as a gentleman's classic yacht. Full standing headroom.
AJ sails with a skipper, a mate on some voyages, and 8 guest crew. Below there is a 3 berth cabin up forward and 5 berths in the saloon. There are double berths in both cabins but not private. Facilities -two toilets, shower, hot and cold running water and galley area. Navigation equipment: Radar, GPS DSC VHR radio, Sat Phone, Chart plotter.
Safety: MCA Code of Practice Category 2, up to 60 miles from a safe haven.
Skipper: Phil Cogdell owns and skippers the boat.
Voyage Fees include: All meals, sailing tuition, waterproofs, port fees, pillows but please bring pillowcases and sleeping bags.
Involvement level: full hands on sailing, navigation if you wish and washing up.
Sailing in Company at the Pilot Cutter Races
Annabel J will be joining the Pilot Cutter World Championship in St Mawes in June. Sail to Cornwall along the South Coast and join this spectacular event organised by Classic Sailing purely for original pilot cutters and authentic replicas. The event usually attracts 8-11 pilot cutters.
A personal review of the Review
Isles Of Scilly
Skipper Phil has followed in Eves footsteps and is now a regular summer visitor to the Isles of Scilly off Lands End. In 2012 he has several Cornish Coast and Isles of Scilly voyages on his programme.
Solent Short Breaks
Skipper Phil is an expert on Annabel J’s home ground the Solent and being close to the South East he offers many excellent and convenient short breaks. There is good sailing at all times of year and on Annabel J you will stand out from the crowd.
Channel Islands
Guernsey is the capital of the Channel Islands Bailiwick and St Peter Port seems like a little piece of Monaco. With all the shopping tax free, it’s the perfect place to stock up on a few bargains.
Alderney is dominated by the massive Braye harbour, sheltered by the half mile long breakwater. Alternatively you can anchor off Sark which is straight out of ‘Treasure Island’. Getting to the interior is an adventure in itself. In common with many island communities, the island wildlife is in abundance with huge sea bird colonies lying just off shore. There are always the regular visits of basking sharks and dolphins as well as the local resident seals.
Brest and Douarnenez 2012
These are two independant festivals that come together every four years to create 2 weeks of festivities. You can join her for either of these festivals, or package them together for a special price and save on airfares.
Sail across the channel on Annabel J to Brest, and enjoy the shore side fun and the racing within the Rade de Brest, a fantastic inland sea. Then, either fly home, or join her on the Parade of Sail down to Douarnenez for part 2 of the fun.
If you like wooden boats, chatting to like minded sailors, enjoy good music, wine and food, then either one of these voyages could be for you.
Brittany Specialist & beyond to Golfe de Morbihan
Further south Brittany beckons with the fabled port of St Malo and the Granite Rose coast to the west. Anchor amongst the Ile de Brehat in Brittany or sail up to Treguier and enjoy its Medieval Square and Cathedral. There are many small harbours with waterside restaurants in Brittany and will give you a chance to stretch your legs along beautiful beaches.
"The cruise was a constant delight. I was instantly made to feel welcome and felt at ease." Robert Chester
For a detailed description of individual voyages please click on the voyage number below
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Annabel J - RYA Watchleader or Competent Crew - 7 days - £695 AJ 1201 |
Annabel J | Hamble | Hamble | Sat, 24/03/2012 - 16:00- to Sat, 31/03/2012 - 16:00 |
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Annabel J - RYA Watchleader or Competent Crew - 7 days - £695 AJ 1201 |
Annabel J | Hamble | Hamble | Sat, 24/03/2012 - 16:00- to Sat, 31/03/2012 - 16:00 |
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Annabel J, Easter Weekend Adventure quiet Solent and Poole anchorages 3 days £375 AJ 1202 |
Annabel J | Hamble | Hamble | Fri, 06/04/2012 - 16:00- to Mon, 09/04/2012 - 16:00 |
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Annabel J, Early Spring Adventure quiet Solent and Poole anchorages 3 days £375 AJ 1203 |
Annabel J | Hamble | Hamble | Thu, 19/04/2012 - 16:00- to Sun, 22/04/2012 - 16:00 |
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Annabel J - S Georges Cup Pilot Cutter Regatta in Yarmouth IOW 4 days £485 AJ1204 |
Annabel J | Hamble | Hamble | Fri, 27/04/2012 - 09:00- to Mon, 30/04/2012 - 16:00 |
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Annabel J - Channel Islands and Normandy Adventure - 6 days - £660 AJ1205 |
Annabel J | Hamble | Hamble | Sat, 05/05/2012 - 16:00- to Fri, 11/05/2012 - 16:00 |
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BOOK EARLY Pilot Cutter World Championships - Join the fleet in Cornwall for spectacular racing - 7 days for £680 AJ1206 |
Annabel J | Hamble | St Mawes, Cornwall | Mon, 21/05/2012 - 09:00- to Mon, 28/05/2012 - 10:00 |
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Annabel J - Isles of Scilly and Cornish Coast 6 days £720 AJ 1207 |
Annabel J | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Sat, 02/06/2012 - 16:00- to Fri, 08/06/2012 - 10:00 |
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Annabel J - Isles of Scilly and Cornish Coast 6 days £720 AJ 1208 |
Annabel J | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Mon, 11/06/2012 - 16:00- to Sun, 17/06/2012 - 10:00 |
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Annabel J - Isles of Scilly and Cornish Coast 6 days £720 AJ 1209 |
Annabel J | St Mawes, Cornwall | St Mawes, Cornwall | Sat, 23/06/2012 - 16:00- to Fri, 29/06/2012 - 10:00 |
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SPECIAL EVENT Brest International Festival of the Sea 2012 & Brittany Summer Expedition - 8 days for £960 AJ1210 |
Annabel J | Falmouth, UK | Brest, France | Mon, 09/07/2012 - 16:00- to Tue, 17/07/2012 - 10:00 |
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Annabel J - Parade of Sail from Brest to Douarnenez Festival 2012 - 8 days for £960 Fully Booked AJ1211 |
Annabel J | Brest, France | Plymouth | Wed, 18/07/2012 - 16:00- to Thu, 26/07/2012 - 16:00 |
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Annabel J - Fowey Classics Regatta 2012 - £720 AJ1212 |
Annabel J | Plymouth | Plymouth | Sun, 29/07/2012 - 16:00- to Sat, 04/08/2012 - 16:00 |
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Annabel J - Channel Islands adventure - 5 days - £610 AJ1213 |
Annabel J | Plymouth | Hamble | Mon, 06/08/2012 - 16:00- to Sat, 11/08/2012 - 16:00 |
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Annabel J - Channel Islands and Normandy Adventure - 6 days - £710 AJ1213a |
Annabel J | Hamble | Hamble | Mon, 13/08/2012 - 16:00- to Sun, 19/08/2012 - 16:00 |
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Annabel J - Channel Islands and Normandy Adventure - 6 days - £695 AJ1214 |
Annabel J | Hamble | Hamble | Mon, 27/08/2012 - 16:00- to Sun, 02/09/2012 - 16:00 |
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Annabel J - Solent and South Coast Weekend Break - 3 days £395 AJ1215 |
Annabel J | Hamble | Hamble | Thu, 06/09/2012 - 16:00- to Sun, 09/09/2012 - 16:00 |
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Annabel J - Late Summer Short Sailing Break - 3 days £395 AJ1216 |
Annabel J | Hamble | Hamble | Thu, 13/09/2012 - 16:00- to Sun, 16/09/2012 - 16:00 |
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Annabel J - Indian Summer Solent and South Coast Weekend Break 3 days £395 AJ 1217 |
Annabel J | Hamble | Hamble | Thu, 20/09/2012 - 16:00- to Sun, 23/09/2012 - 16:00 |
What to bring
All yachts have limited storage space and Annabel is no exception.
Please limit yourself to one soft bag and no suitcases please.
Sleeping bag, (pillow is provided but you need to bring a distinctive pillowcase !)
Sun hat or bobble hat,
Depending on the weather
Sailing gloves if you have them, any gloves are better than none
Warm clothes, lots of thin layers are better than one thick
None slip deck shoes or trainers and wellies
Swim suit, suntan lotion
sunglasses etc
Wash kit and towel
RYA log book, Passport and E111 just in case
Any medication must be brought the attention of the crew
Sea sickness tablets
Walking boots for going ashore.
Included
Meals and soft drinks taken on board, loan of good quality waterproofs, automatic lifejackets and safety harnesses are also included. If you would rather provide you own water proofs then please do.
Not Included
No trip to this area would be complete without visiting its superb pubs and restaurants. We may spend a couple of evenings and occasionally a lunch ashore. The cost of these meals taken off the vessel and all alcoholic drinks are not covered by your voyage fee. You must provide your own transport to the vessel and ensure that you have suitable travel insurance.
Drinking during the day is strongly discouraged, however once safely tucked up on a mooring for the night, one of the first jobs is to crack open a bottle and celebrate sundown after a lovely days sail.
AJ carries a reasonable cellar of goodies which can be purchased at modest cost or you can bring your own.
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