15th February 2012
RACE NEWS
JP Morgan, the sponsors of the 2012 Round The Island Race send out monthly newsletters to those who have entered. The latest had this item
Animal magic!
An appropriate tailpiece for this month has to be recognition for Round the Island Race first timer 'Jack Sparrow’ a dog rescued from a Greek Island in 2009 by Tim Carrington the owner of Lady H. With over 10,000 nautical miles notched up already, this 50-mile westabout course should prove to be little more than a walk in the park for Jack Sparrow!
In February, Jack completed his first 10,000 miles on ‘Lady H’. To celebrate his achievement, we have loaded a new video on to YouTube. If you sailed with Jack you might just be part of it! Click on the 'LADY H on YouTube' link above.
PLANS & VACANCIES
23rd to 30th April. Sardinia to mainland France (Port St Louis). Still got one spare berth
April 30th to June 9th. Transit through the French Canal system. Vacancies
July 5th to 19th, Gosport to Gibraltar. None stop – weather permitting. One cabin vacant.
July 19th to August 3rd. Gibraltar to Sardinia with probable stop in the Balaerics. One cabin vacant.
All of the above at a winter contribution rate of 35 Euros per day (approx £30 per day) which includes marina fees, fuel, and food.
August 4th to October 31st.
Sardinia/Corsica. VACANCIES at a summer contribution rate of 55 Euros per day (approx £47 per day) which includes marina fees, fuel and food.
Nov 1st Onwards
Plans are still in the making but will certainly include winter sailing (somewhere)
FRENCH CANALS
I know that you are all season sailors and your idea of heaven is fair winds and sun, but I am still a little surprised that I haven’t had more interest shown in the leg back to the UK via the French Canals. This really is a chance to see rural France at its best in early summer. You might not get any sail trim practice but you will certainly have a chance to hone your boat handling skills!
If you have a change of heart and would like to join us anytime between the 1st May and the 16th June for a weekend, a long weekend or even longer, simply drop us a line. Most of the places we will be in or near are fed by high speed trains from Paris so getting to us should be no problem. (all at 35 Euros per person per night – approx £30 per night)
PLEASE NOTE. I am provisionally fully booked from the 9th to the 16th June.
Basically the route comprises the River Rhone to Lyon and Challon. This is a huge stretch of water with a lot of commercial traffic. I think it will be exciting and not a little scary with at least one lock that rises 20 metres.
Next is the very rural stretch from Challon to Saint Mammes where we join the River Seine. This is a 450 kilometre stretch of France at it’s best. Peace at last!
Then we have the Seine stretch via Paris to Conflans which will be a sightseer’s paradise with obviously a few days in Paris.
Then finally the rural stretch with sometimes commercial traffic from Conflans to Calais.
WINTER FLIGHTS
The best deal is with RyanAir from Stanstead to Alghero if flying from the UK. Of course, car parking can be expensive at any airport but there is an alternative. Many B&B establishments in the Stanstead area will not only shuttle you to the airport but will also offer free or reduced cost parking
for a week if you stay just one night. Check out http://www.bedandbreakfasts-uk.co.uk/eastangliaframe-stanstedairport.htm
Recommend susyrosy@gmail.com www.rosemary-house.co.uk Ignore the closed sign on the website. Half an hour from airport but Susy will drop you there and pick you up for a small fee. Free parking. She is a sailor with tales to tell!
Recommend. Brian@thepussywillow.co.uk www.thepussywillow.co.uk Free transfer but parking is £3 per night - or less for a week.. His wife does a mean Thai dinner!
SUMMER FLIGHTS
Both RyanAir and EasyJet are starting to publish their summer schedule, and the earlier you book the cheaper it is. Check them out if you are thinking of joining me when we return to Sardinia in August.
Fair winds
Tim (and Captain Jack Sparrow)
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