A reminder that the next social meeting is on Monday 7th September at 20:00. Wivenhoe Sailing club as usual, we hope to see you there.

Alresford Creek Boat Owner’s Cooperative         Notice of Annual General Meeting 2026

The Annual General Meeting of the Alresford Creek Boat Owner’s Cooperative will be held on:

📅 Monday 5th October

🕗 8:00 pm

📍 Wivenhoe Sailing Club

Appeal to Associate Members and Shareholders

Your attendance at the AGM is vital. As a shareholder, your voice helps shape the future of the Cooperative. This is your opportunity to influence decisions, raise concerns, and contribute to the continued success of our organisation.
Please make every effort to attend.

Keith Phillips, Chair and Company Secretary

The next social at Wivenhoe will be on Monday September 7th at 20:00

We hope to encourage those getting into sailing to come out and sail on the Colne and enjoy the company of fellow members.

The tides are;
Friday: HW 06.20, 18.50
Saturday: HW 07.20, 20.10
Sunday: HW 08.50, 21.40

Friday evening: Gather in Pyefleet at anchor. Tow a tender if you can so we can socialise on Rising Dawn.
Saturday: Sail up and down the Colne and finally going to roost in Brightlingsea around 5pm. Again, gathering on Rising Dawn for a chat about the day. In the evening, a meal at the Yachtsman’s Arms at 7pm.
Sunday: Gather for breakfast in the Victoria Cafe at 10am, followed by more sailing in company with a floating lunch somewhere to be decided. Boats back to home moorings before the evening HW.

It would be great if you could join us in your boat or at the land-based events. In order to book moorings and meals I need to know if you wish to be included.
Please reply to this email by August 7th with the
following information.

• If you intend to sail, please supply boat name and number of persons on board.
• If you require a berth in Brightlingsea for Saturday evening then boat name, length,
  draft, and beam.
• If you intend to join us for the dinner, the number you wish to include.
• If you intend to join us for breakfast, then the number you wish to include.
  Let’s make this a lovely celebration event. I look forward to hearing from you.
  Anthony (secretary@acbo.org.uk)

The next social at Wivenhoe will be at 20:00 on the 6th of July. There is no social meeting in August. Don’t forget to check the events link for upcoming activities.

The social gathering will take place as usual on Monday 4th May at Wivenhoe Sailing Club, 20:00. We hope to see you there. May the fourth be with you!

The April newsletter is now available on the Newsletter Menu

Please note that there are minor changes to the events programme and Events with WRCA (Wivenhoe and Rowhedge Cruising Association) have been added. As part of the kindred clubs members of both organisations are welcome to join in with events. This includes the Social meetings at WSC on the first Monday of the month.

The next meeting will be on Easter Monday 6th of April at Wivenhoe Sailing Club. Usual start time 20:00. We hope to see you there. The Bar will be open as usual.

The next social meeting will be at 20:00 on Monday 2nd March. Wivenhoe Sailing Club. We look forward to seeing you.