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.

Upcoming Trips • Saturday 12th July - Island Harbour (Overnight) • Friday 18th July - Newtown Creek Daytrip • Thursday 21st August - Port Solent (Overnight) • Saturday 30th August - Newtown Creek (Overnight) • Friday 5th September - Alum Bay Daytrip

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

Typical Destinations • Osbourne Bay • Cowes Yacht Haven • Newtown Creek • The Folly Inn (Sat night) • Island Harbour • Alum Bay (inc The Needles) • Lymington Yacht Haven • Three Towers on Solent • Round The Island • Yarmouth Harbour • Port Solent Marina • Studland Bay • Chichester Marina • Brighton Marina • Dover Marina • Chatham Maritime Marina • Queenborough Harbour • Southend Estury • River Thames (St Katherines Docks)