Skippers and Stowaways Day-Sail Weekend
Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May 2026
HW Portsmouth (Saturday) 12:08 hrs. BST, HW 4.4m
This is the third one following 2 years of fun weekends.
To All Skippers and Stowaways ................
This is a genuine 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, and fun atmosphere. It also creates new networks for the rest of the sailing Season!
To date ..... a few Volunteer Skippers have offered boats for the weekend (thank you!) giving us in the order of 12 Stowaway places. Are there any more Skippers that would like to join in??
The broad outline plan for Saturday 9th May:
- Meet in Portsmouth area, at Gosport Marina office, at 09:00
- Go on board for a Safety briefing, prepare boat, plan & discuss the day ahead
- 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 would like 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. If you wish to add any comments, please do so here: …………………………....
Please fill in your responses to the questions above (and add any comments), save it to your computer, and then email it to: kevinbryandickinson@sky.com
Please complete and return your response ASAP.
Thank you very much ……!!!
