The sixth RYA Cross-Channel Sail Cruise, sponsored by the Hamble School of Yachting in association with Yachting Monthly,
starts from Gunwharf Quay, Portsmouth, on Sunday, 15 June. Boats range
from a Hunter Pilot 27 to a Dehler 41. After crossing to Cherbourg the
cruise continues to Guernsey, returning via Braye Harbour, Alderney, on
20 June. It’s open to yachts from 8-12m, costs from £400, and is a good
opportunity to make your first Channel crossing in company.

To register, email: sail.cruising@rya.org.uk or telephone 0845 345 0370.

Yachting Monthly Biscay Triangle

The Yachting Monthly Biscay Triangle is an annual 3-week cruising
rally for yachtsmen wishing to experience a long-range cruise in
company. The Rally provides camaraderie and professional support and
will benefit both experienced long-distance cruising yachtsmen and
those wishing to extend their sailing experience in a fully-supported,
club-style cruising event.

The departure and return are made at Torquay, where a warm
reception is always assured by the Royal Torbay Yacht Club. At the end
of a 500-mile passage to La Coruña in North-West Spain, the club-style
ethos of the event is underlined by our rally hosts at the Real Club
Nautico of La Coruña and at the Société Nautique at La Trinité in South
Brittany. The Yachting Monthly Biscay Triangle commences in late July
and lasts 3 weeks, providing sufficient time for joining in Torquay and
for returning home after the event.

Under way, the fleet maintains an inter-yacht radio net and there is
the added security (and fun) of sailing in company. Plenty of time is
afforded at stopovers for excursions, socialising, general maintenance
and crew changeovers. Stopover ports have been specially chosen with
these factors in mind and a comprehensive programme of events is
arranged at each venue.

Experienced shore-based support, a keynote of the Blue Water World
Rally, is provided at each of the 3 stopovers. Before the start of each
leg there is a series of safety briefings, covering such aspects as
communication, weather and route.

The Yachting Monthly Biscay Triangle Rally provides a taste of Blue
Water Rally sailing, not only by its professional organisation, but
equally by engendering the seaman’s spirit of mutual help and, above
all, by making the experience ……. fun!

The Yachting Monthly Biscay Triangle Rally 2008 programme is as follows:-

Learn more www.yachtrallies.co.uk/2events/Triangle.htm here