Anybody else getting involved with the Dunkerque Commemorations 2025.

[oldgit]

A timely reminder of the recent past in fractious world.
Commemorative Return to Dunkirk – 2025 – Royal Temple Yacht Club
RCC. have around 20 craft joining the "Support Fleet" of around 60 vessels from UK going across to Dunkerque departing from Ramsgate on Wednesday 21st of May.
ADLS craft will be gathering in St Kats dock on the previous weekend.
Dunkirk Spirit at the Docks – St Katharine Docks | Central London's Only Marina
There will be lots going on in Ramsgate prior to the departure for those interested in the commemoration, including a chance to go on board the PS Medway Queen who returned to the beach on several occassions to rescue 7000 soldiers of all nationalities.
As many will remember Covid prevented the last attempt to go across.
SB Greta departing Ramsgate.

Passing the Little Ships mid Channel 2015.

 

[Alicatt]

The Broom Owner's Club looked into going but the support fleet was already fully subscribed.

 

[PeterBoater]

The Broom Owner's Club looked into going but the support fleet was already fully subscribed.

There is a wait list if that helps. I'm booked and will be there.

 

[Alicatt]

There is a wait list if that helps. I'm booked and will be there.

Personally we won't make it, it clashes with other things we have to do, we would love to do it though. The club had been told the list was full, that was in last month's newsletter.

 

[oldgit]

An aquaintance has insisted he has independantly arranged for a berth in Dunkerque for the period, either has priority over RTYC regards berthing, or is in for a suprise.
Problem due to lack of moorings in Dunkerque this time round , some may be allocated a mooring in Gravelines.
Thanks to RTYC for taking on this "Pandoras Box" as anybody who has arranged a cruise of any type will know only to well.
Malcontents will be along soon no doubt.