Sans Bateau
Well-Known Member
We are fast approaching that time of year again when we in Chichester Harbour take groups of children from special schools sailing or boating for the day. The event is run under the guidance of the KIDS OUT charity and Rotary and we dont leave the confines of Chichester harbour. The event is also supported by Chichester Harbour Conservancy, MDL, Premier Marinas Ltd, CYC the RNLI and the CG. Most years we get a display by the CG helio. This of course depends on other commitments. (Just keep your fingers crossed Sunsail arnt out that day!)
Several of you last year became first timers, others are now regulars that we see every year. Last year 50 boats took part leaving from Northney and Chichester marinas, plus pick ups from Itchenor pontoon. I have already had PM's from some of you asking if they can be included this year.
This year it takes place on Friday 5th June , . We still need more boats, our biggest problem is accommodating children who are in wheel chairs, so mobo owners would be most welcome.
If you keep your boat anywhere other than Chichester Harbour and would like to take part but are unsure how to get your boat in place for the Friday morning, please PM me, there is a way!
Regular questions that come up, and to dispel any fears:
1. Your normal boat insurance is more than sufficient, and must be in date. You are only taking some people sailing as guests. It is good practice to just inform your insurer.
2. You have only normal responsibility for the children, as you would for any other 'passengers' on your boat, this is not a charter, these children are not there as 'crew'.
3. Each child is the responsibility of the career on board, your responsibility is the boat. You will only be allocated the number of children/helpers suitable for your size of boat. Our team have been doing this for 29 years now!
4. All that happens once the children are aboard is that we motor down to East Head, anchor up, the children have their lunch, which is provided, and you return to your stating point by about 15.00.
We have about 150 children wanting to attend, this is the usual number, this year we are down on boats, we need another 19. Some people who were regulars have sadly had to sell, some retired from boating. If you are a regular but haven't returned your form yet then please do.
Please PM me if you want more information, or to get a phone number to talk to me.
Several of you last year became first timers, others are now regulars that we see every year. Last year 50 boats took part leaving from Northney and Chichester marinas, plus pick ups from Itchenor pontoon. I have already had PM's from some of you asking if they can be included this year.
This year it takes place on Friday 5th June , . We still need more boats, our biggest problem is accommodating children who are in wheel chairs, so mobo owners would be most welcome.
If you keep your boat anywhere other than Chichester Harbour and would like to take part but are unsure how to get your boat in place for the Friday morning, please PM me, there is a way!
Regular questions that come up, and to dispel any fears:
1. Your normal boat insurance is more than sufficient, and must be in date. You are only taking some people sailing as guests. It is good practice to just inform your insurer.
2. You have only normal responsibility for the children, as you would for any other 'passengers' on your boat, this is not a charter, these children are not there as 'crew'.
3. Each child is the responsibility of the career on board, your responsibility is the boat. You will only be allocated the number of children/helpers suitable for your size of boat. Our team have been doing this for 29 years now!
4. All that happens once the children are aboard is that we motor down to East Head, anchor up, the children have their lunch, which is provided, and you return to your stating point by about 15.00.
We have about 150 children wanting to attend, this is the usual number, this year we are down on boats, we need another 19. Some people who were regulars have sadly had to sell, some retired from boating. If you are a regular but haven't returned your form yet then please do.
Please PM me if you want more information, or to get a phone number to talk to me.
