RCYC Cruiser Class – Shipping News 2025 (3) 23 Jul 2025
Highlights
JaKaBe continues the circumnavigation of the UK at pace ! 12th July Update: from Tarbert passage to Kames Bay on the Isle of Bute, then to
Troon for crew change – James had to leave and go back to work and replaced by Kathryn and Matt. From Troon, to Ballycastle on the Northern
coast of Ireland – cruising by bus to Giant’s Causeway! Next stop Belfast for a couple of days then Peel Harbour on the Isle of Man – Eva joined,
Kathryn and Matt flew home.
A challenging leg from Peel to Dublin, they covered the 80 miles in 10 hours sailed the entire way, a lot with triple reefed main and significantly
reduced Genoa.
After a couple of days in Dublin, down to Arklow. Now on the way to Kilmore Quay and most likely a trip to Falmouth.
They have completed 1,400 nautical miles so far. Hoping to be back in Burnham at end of July.
Trinco have been on an extended cruise of the Suffolk rivers enjoying the summer weather.
RCOD 90th Regatta – Final race was watched by members of the Cruiser Fleet – Layla, Coco, Voyager, Capella, Ningaloo, Mrs Brown,
Various members overnighting locally: Capella (Brightlingsea), Clara (Brightlingsea), Tamarisk (Yokesfleet).
