The last event on our calendar this season is the laying up cruise to Bradwell,
SATURDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER
Food at the pub 7 for 7.30
Please let Dave know if you are going with your boat’s details and the
number of crew for dinner.
Dave’s number 07968 630 727
We are reminded that berths are scarce as, weather permitting, the air
show will be on.

Well summer seems to be coming to an end and so we have a meeting on
MONDAY 4th SEPTEMBER 8PM At Wivenhoe Sailing Club.
Do come along as there’s a chance that we will get a demonstration of splicing double braid ropes. A bit different from 3 ply rope splicing.
Hoping to see you there.

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The next social meeting is on the 4th September at Wivenhoe Sailing Club, 20:00Hrs. An opportunity for new and prospective members to meet up with existing members. There will be a demonstration of splicing double braid ropes for those who are interested

Just a reminder that we do not have a meeting in August at the Wivenhoe Sailing club. Hope to see members out on the water enjoying the weather.

Wivenhoe & Rowhedge Cruising Association have invited ACBOC to join in with this event, full details in the email sent by Brenda.

Some local information.

1) Its good to know there is a fuel pontoon in Brightlingsea, but it works well with prior arrangement, Either by phoning the harbour or radioing ahead with reasonable notice. On busy harbour days it may not be manned.

2) If you need a berth in Brightlingsea radio ahead (CH 68) or phone (01206 302200) (mob 07981 450169) and you will be met and shown to your berth. All prices and water taxi prices and times are on the harbour website. The Brightlingsea harbour App is very useful with tide tables that will serve Alresford creek as the tide there is high very  shortly after the Brightlingsea high tide.

3) The Brightlingsea public pontoon is free to use for picking up and dropping off crew or passengers. The waiting time is 15 minutes. If the space is empty feel free to approach. if there are boats waiting patience may be needed. Sometimes a barge will be dropping passengers and this may also take a bit of time as they have limited manoeuvrability. Again Ch 68 will help you to check things out.