Skippers and Stowaways Day-Sail Weekend
Saturday 8th and Sunday 10th May 2026
HW Portsmouth 12.08 hrs. BST, HW 4.4m
Third one following 2 years of fun weekends
To All Stowaways ................
This is a novel way to increase the opportunity for Volunteer Skippers to share their knowledge and boats with GCCC Stowaways for a day, and for our Stowaways to gain sailing time and experience in a club, sharing atmosphere. It also creates new networks for the rest of the sailing Season!
So far ..... XX Volunteer Skippers have offered boats for the weekend (thank you!) giving us something like XX Stowaway places
The broad outline plan for Saturday:
- Meet in Portsmouth area, both at Haslar and Gosport, at 09:00
- On board for a Safety briefing, prepare boat, plan and discussion for the day
- Sail to Osbourne or Stokes Bay (wind dependant) for lunch at anchor
- Sail back to Portsmouth harbour
- Debrief, clean and put boat to bed
- Skippers and Stowaways visit local hostelry for beers and food
Repeat on Sunday with different Stowaways, except with no evening meal.
Rally organiser: Kevin Dickinson
ONLINE Registrations are NOT needed, but if you wish to be involved as a Stowaway, please read these details below, answer the questions, and respond to Kevin Dickinson directly.
GCCC Skippers and Stowaways Day Sail Weekend – Stowaway Questionnaire
Stowaway Name: …..……………….…….….
Partner Name (if applicable): ………..……………..….
- 1. I want to be a Stowaway for this Event: Yes / No
- 2. I would prefer to do the Saturday: Yes / No or the Sunday: Yes / No
- 3. I would like to be involved in the future as this date doesn’t work for me: Yes
- 4. I’ve changed my mind, and I am not in a position to be a Stowaway any longer: Yes
- 5. If you wish to add any comments, please do so here: …………………………....
Please fill in your responses to the 5 questions above (and add any comments), save it to your computer, and then email it back to: kevinbryandickinson@sky.com
Please complete and return your response ASAP.
Thank you very much ……!!!
