The Sailing Rallies Baltic Forum on 28th February welcomes Yachting Monthly’s own technical contributor Vyv Cox, plus Martin Edge, author of “Bobbing to the Baltic”, Jens Masuch from the Baltic South Coast initiative, and returning industry professionals from Topsail Insurance, PYD professional yacht deliveries and Suffolk Marine Safety.

The day’s schedule will include sessions on safety, engine maintenance, insurance, yacht delivery, Swedish & Finnish archipelagos, the southern Baltic, weather and other considerations when cruising in the Baltic Sea. In addition to this there will be detailed information on crossing the North Sea and the Kiel Kanal, provisioning and mooring in the Baltic, the rally route and top tips on things to do whilst you’re there.

Mons cliffs and anchorage

Find out what cruising in the Baltic Sea is really like (not quite Caribbean temperatures, but make sure you take your swimmers), how to prepare for the trip, how to get your boat there – and back. Learn more about what the Southern Baltic cruising ground has to offer; beautiful scenery, old Hanseatic cities, quiet fishing harbours, bustling local towns and some great beaches all with a different culture and cuisine.

Usually only £30 per person for the day (including coffee, lunch and afternoon tea with home-made cake), Yachting Monthly readers can attend for just £25 by quoting ‘Yachting Monthly’ when reserving their place – a bargain not to be missed if you’re considering the Baltic as a new cruising ground.

A limited number of spaces are still available for the Transatlantic forum held on 28th & 29th March. Both forums are being held in Teddington, SW London where there is ample free parking and easy access to public transport links. See www.sailingrallies.com for more information, call 0845 257 5004 or email info@sailingrallies.com.