Crewing Opportunities

A standard year for Eleanor will mean many day sails, 1-2 longer trips as well as many overnight trips. Lots of Day Trips are also undertaken, these are generally on Fridays to avoids work and Family commitments (Generally weekends). Eleanor also takes part in races in Southampton water.

Typical Destinations

Destination Harbour site link Ideal Tide Berth Layout Guide Link VHF Channel and Callsign Operating Coastguard Shoreside Waypoints Osbourne bay N/A N/A N/A ‘Solent Coastguard’ N/A Cowes Yacht Haven VHF 80 ‘Cowes Yacht Haven’ ‘Solent Coastguard’ The Anchor Inn Pub Newtown Creek e.g 12 July 2024 LW 09:21 (1.4m) HW 15:38 (4m) ‘Solent Coastguard’ The Folly Inn (Sat night) ‘Solent Coastguard’ The Folly Inn Pub Alum Bay (inc The Needles) N/A N/A N/A ‘Solent Coastguard’ N/A Lymington Yacht Haven ‘Solent Coastguard’ The Ship Inn Pub (Short walk away) Three Towers on Solent N/A N/A N/A ‘Solent Coastguard’ N/A Round The Island N/A N/A N/A ‘Solent Coastguard’ N/A Yarmouth Harbour e.g 16 Aug 2024 HW 11:14 (3.6m) LW 14:32 (2.1m) ‘Solent Coastguard’ Port Solent Marina ‘Solent Coastguard’ Studland Bay Chichester Marina Brighton Marina VHF 80 ‘Brighton Marina’ Dover Marina Chatham Maritime Marina VHF 80 ‘Chatham Marina’ Queenborough Harbour Southend Estury N/A River Thames (St Katherines Docks)

General packing list Day Sails • Waterproof jacket • Waterproof trousers • Hat and gloves (dependant on season) • Footwear that can get wet • Any specific food (but will be discussed prior to trip) Multiple days (in addition to the above) • Toiletries and towel • Additional clothes All bedding on board is provided, you do not need a sleeping bag, however bring if preferred. Please bring gear in a soft holdall type bag, as no storage for hard shell type. Please make sure you can tie the following knots before coming on the trip (or at least have knowledge of them): • Be able to tie off yacht onto a cleat (half hitch) • Bowline • Clove hitch