2010 Programme

The Motor Boats Monthly Cruising Club plans for 2010

Channel Islands and France Cruise 28 May* to 6 June 2010

The Channel islands is not only a first class cruising destination with clear blue waters and more sunshine on average than any other part of the British Isles, it also still offers low tax fuel. Take advantage of both on this 9-day cruise taking in the islands of Guernsey, Jersey and Herm as well as the French ports of Cherbourg and Carteret.

* Cruise gathers at the start point on the 28th May for an early evening brief. Departure will be on the 29th weather permitting

Start/finish: Portsmouth
Eligibility: All seaworthy boats capable of making extended sea passages, with a safe un-refuelled range of at least 120 miles
Price: £310

                                                                     Photo - Herm Island

Normandy Cruise 3 to 17 July 2010

The Normandy coast is full of stunning beaches, picturesque harbours and quaint towns. It is also full of not too distant history with plenty of opportunity to partake in tours and visit the poignant sites.  Destinations on this cruise will be Cherbourg, St Vaast-La-Hougue, Dives, Deauville, Fecamp, Saint-Valery-en-Caux and return to the Solent via Brighton. We will ensure there are enough rest days in the itinerary for those that wish to visit such places as Arromanches, Pegasus bridge and the town of Caen.

Start/finish: Portsmouth
Eligibility: All seaworthy boats capable of making extended sea passages, with a safe un-refuelled range of at least 120 miles
Price: £415

                                                              Photo - St Vaast-La-Hougue

Netherlands Cruise 7 to 21 August 2010

The sheltered waters of the Netherlands provides the perfect opportunity for a family cruise and, starting in Ramsgate is ideal for anyone based on the Thames or the south east corner of the UK, After departing Ramsgate we will visit the Belgium port of Nieuwpoort before venturing into the waters of the Netherlands and the ports of Kortgene, Brouwershaven, Port Zélande, Willemstad, Dordrecht and Goes.

Start/finish: Ramsgate
Eligibility: All seaworthy boats capable of making extended sea passages, with a safe un-refuelled range of at least 120 miles
Price: £415

                                                                      Photo - Willemstad

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