Cruising (CU)
A cruise consists of a leisurely sail down stream (towards Clevedon) on a out going tide a few hours before low tide. We will beach the boats on the sandbanks roughly opposite Clevedon for a while the tide turns, on return we will then cross the channel to Clevedon and sail back up the coast to the Club.
It is a nice social activity and gives you a chance to see some different areas of the estuary you may not have been to before. We will be out for most of the afternoon. The conditions may change to it is worth bringing some extra clothes to put on if you get colder.
We will try and accomodate anyone from the club who would like to come on the cruise and flexibility is appreciated on who goes in which boat.
Some things to note:-
* We are weather dependant, if the wind is too strong or it is going to rain constantly I will have to unfortunately cancel. This is suppose to be a pleasure. :)
* Bring some extra clothes with you incase the weather changes
* We will be on the sand banks for over 1 hour as the tide changes you may want to bring some entertainment. (portable BBQ and some sausages?), we normally bring a cricket bat and a ball or two as well.
* You will definitely need a drink or two it can get very hot out there with no place hide!
* Bring suncream and or a hat to shelter from the sun!
* We will have to leave promptly, so please make sure you are at the club in plenty of time. There will be a briefing before to finalise details give details of the route. Please aim to arrive at the club at 1hour before we are timed to set off.
* We will have to sail as a group so please try and stay together on the water. If you are a long way in front please circle around and rejoin at the rear. This helps us to keep together and lets everyone sail at a comfortable speed.
* Bring a waterproof bag to put everything in.
* There is some limited storage on the safety boats, so as long as we don't bring too much with us you can sail without "extras" on your boat. Space cannot be guranteed through.
Any question please drop me an email on steve@pysc.org.uk