Motor Cruise 

The 2011 RYA Sealine Southern Motor Cruise, supported by Seastart, TH Marine and Boatshed Hamble, aims to bring together Motor Cruisers of all abilities from the novice to the experienced, who like to cruise in company with professional support.

About the Cruise

The aim of the RYA Sealine Southern Motor Cruise is to bring together Motor Cruisers of all abilities from the novice, who may be a first time channel crosser to the more experienced, or those who just like to cruise in company. The event is an opportunity for motor boaters to cruise together with the benefit of a RYA Yachtmaster Instructor on hand to offer support and guidance to those who may never have crossed the channel before. It is also for experienced hands to extend their cruising grounds and for those who just like to meet new friends.

For each cruise the RYA Cruising Team plans the route, arranges the berthing in each of the destinations and organises social activities in a number of the ports of call.  This takes away the hassle and allows the participants to simply enjoy the cruising!

The cruise is open to motor cruisers with a LOA of 25ft and over and capable of a cruising speed of no less than 15kts. Vessels of less than 25ft will be assessed on an individual basis.

2011 Cruise Options

Option 1: Cruise Only

The 2011 cruise starts in Yarmouth on Saturday 23rd July, where registration will take place.  Departing on Sunday, 24th July we will cross the channel to Cherbourg, where we will stay for two nights leaving on Tuesday 26th July for Carteret. We leave Carteret on Wednesday 27th July for St Peter Port, Guernsey where we will remain for two nights before dispersing on Friday 29th July. 

Option 2: Cruise and The Big Splash

New for 2011 is the Cruise and Big Splash option.  Motor Cruise participants have the option of joining the ‘Big Splash’, sponsored by Sealine in West Cowes for the weekend (29th-31st July) at a special 30% discount.  The Big Splash, organised by Britannia Events, is an action packed weekend which includes advice and training workshops from Volvo, Raymarine and the RYA, as well as arts and crafts, cooking demos, wine tasting, quizzes and much more.  Full details of the Big Splash can be found at www.thebigsplash.com

Costs for both events will vary depending upon the size of boat.    

All participants have the option of returning to the UK in company with the RYA Control Boat which will be heading to Cowes.

If you are interested in participating, a flier giving the provisional itinerary and an application form are available in the downloads or email the Motor Cruise team at cruising.events@rya.org.uk  including your name, address and membership number if applicable.