KIDS OUT, taking dissabled children sailing

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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 (sorry about last year) we have a high wire display by the CG helio JB. 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 49 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, those who did take part last year will be contacted direct via email with an application form.

We now have a date set, its May 18th, so can you put this date into you diary. 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!

Tide tmetable?

0065 PORTSMOUTH 50°48'N, 1°07'W England 17 May 2007 +0000

17/05/2007
High 11:24 4.7 m
High 23:45 4.9 m
Low 04:34 0.6 m
Low 16:53 0.7 m

18/05/2007
High 12:14 4.7 m
Low 05:21 0.6 m
Low 17:40 0.7 m

19/05/2007
High 00:31 4.8 m
High 13:03 4.7 m
Low 06:08 0.6 m
Low 18:27 0.9 m

20/05/2007
High 01:16 4.7 m
High 13:51 4.6 m
Low 06:54 0.8 m
Low 19:14 1.1 m
 
Russell, sorry about that did you PM me?

Insurance is a question that often comes up. So long as you have normal insurance for your boat that is all you need, its not a charter, these children and their helpers are your guests. It is advisable to inform your insurance company but there has never been a problem.

The insurance to cover the children, helpers and organisers (Rotary and us) and the event itself is covered by the Charity KIDS OUT and that is why we organise it under their umbrella.
 
We did it last year and must say it was a wonderful day but over too quickly.
I'm insured with JGW, phoned them to let them know what we were doing, they just said thanks for letting them know.
 
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