Bank Holiday Monday May 5th. Drascombe Longboat sailing and plant stall
Help needed on-shore and on the water
Information from Phil
From April to October this year, individual sailing will be provided, usually (but not always) on the first and third Saturdays of each month. For dates see Diary Page
Sat 19th - 25th July
Mary helms the Bass Boat
A chance to spend time on the beautiful Norfolk Broads sailing a variety of boats. Length of stay is flexible and the accomodation is fully accessible.
Home from home. Up to 10 members at a time can stay in the Nancy Oldfield Trust’s fully-accessible bungalow. Accommodation is in two and three-bedded rooms, some with en-suite facilities.
There is a well-equipped kitchen where we can prepare breakfast and evening meals. It is hoped that all those who can will participate in the catering so that no one person is burdened with too much work.
There will be a charge (TBA) per head per day which covers one night’s accommodation, breakfast, packed lunch and a day’s sailing. We will share the cost of suppers.
If it is the wish of those present we may eat at a local pub or restaurant on some evenings, fetch a takeaway or visit the coast for fish and chips.
Life afloat. Most sailing will take place from ‘The Ark’, the Trust’s floating base on Barton Broad, to which we will be taken out by boat from the staithe by the bungalow. There is a choice of modern and traditional keel boats available to sail, all under the supervision of the Nancy Oldfield Trust’s instructors. With a hoist both on the staithe and The Ark, plus an accessible toilet on The Ark, sailing is available for all levels of ability and sailing experience. For the more active there may also be the possibility of sailing the Trust’s river cruiser.
Stella and Eric on Randmeer
Things to do. Apart from sailing on Barton Broad, it should be possible to explore the River Ant, mostly under motor, to visit places of interest such as The Museum of the Broads and Toad Hole Cottage, the marshman’s house at How Hill. A trip on the solar-powered boat Ra may also be able to be arranged.
The Nancy Oldfield Trust can also offer opportunities such as canoeing and fishing, but usually the request from our group is for sailing, sailing and more sailing!
For further information or a booking form please contact Jane. Email:
Ed: Jane's report of the 2007 visit is on the Archive page.
Allan suggests that those of you who take your racing seriously may wish to read and learn(?) the latest rules of racing as laid down by the International Sailing Federation. (All 150 pages plus addenda and appendices!)
International Sailing Federation Rules of Racing
Your chance to race and WIN! Competing against your fellow members, it provides an opportunity to start racing or improve your skills with a series of races held every Friday throughout June, July and August, starting on Friday 6th June. First race starts at 2:00pm.
There will be two short back to back races each day. No extra cost.
The Martin 16 association organise a series of other national and international events, details of which can be obtained from the Martin 16 Website
A series of nine races, plus the National Championships, for Access sailors held at a variety of venues around the country. Help with transport and trailer is possible. Share travel and B&B costs, plus race entry fees
Watch this space for details of 2008 events
Sat 3rd - 4th May, starting from Cowes
Sun 4th - 11th May
This event is fully booked
Enjoy a weekend sailing in the Solent and Isle of Wight area.
Sat 17th - 18th May.
Sat 4th - 5th October.
Niobe is a five berth Sadler 32 based at Hamble. She is a safe stable sea going yacht with full safety kit but basic facilities, a bit like camping.
Sleep on the boat or day sail as preferred.
Niobe is a non-smoking boat.
Book with Jenny
Sat 14th - 15th June: Around Ostend
Thurs 6th - 9th November: North Sea crossing
KIR is a Hunter Horizon British Built, British registered Yacht. She is a type 272. She measures 27-Ft long (8.1m) and 2.7m wide. KIR weights 2.5 tonnes.
She sleeps a maximum of 5 adults, or 4 adults and 2 children. John normally cruises her with 4 people.
KIR is a small safe sea boat fully furnished with all necessary safety equipment. She carries a recently new Life raft, plus 6 life jackets and safety lines. The facilities on-board are basic. She has a separate toilet/sink, separate cabin, cooker/oven, chart table, GPS equipment. KIR is fitted with GMDSS distress equipment and an ICOM Transceiver radio, VHF. KIR is fractionally rigged, complete with furling Genoa and working Jib. The sails on KIR are capable of being reefed very quickly.
Book with John Norman
Sat 9th - 10th August
Sat 27th - 28th September
For details contact Phil Kenny
Sat 23rd - 24th Feb
For details contact Phil Kenny