Welcome to the Cruising Section – Motor.

The Motor Committee has produced an interesting and entertaining programme for 2010.

An initial launch event was organised for 20th February at the Guernsey Yacht club, a social evening with presentations, discussions and food. This will be followed by 3 cruises during the summer, one weekend cruise and two day cruises – all with a strong social element.

The Motor Committee is keen to organise 3 events for 2010 which will happen regardless of the weather. These may become local events or even on land if the weather is not as planned, but we will try our best.

The trips should suit a wide variety of boats, large and small, and should appeal to beginners and advanced boaters alike.

We had a very good and well attended "Motor Launch" in February and some excellent feedback. 

Marinas and Restaurants

For an excellent guide to Marinas and Restaurants in the Bay of St Malo visit the Digimap website.  The guide has been completed by local boating enthusiasts and includes photographs of the Marinas and approaches, suggestions re Restaurants, and further links including the Marinas.  Digimap has provided this service free of charge to help the boating community.http://www.digimap.gg/marinas

Please do send Digimap any of your own information and pictures from places you visit in 2010, so the site can be kept up to date.

Dates for your Diary

A day out with a difference - Sat 15th May

 Friday

• 19:00hrs –Weather / last minute briefing

Saturday

• 10:30hrs Meet at the Guernsey Yacht Club for Breakfast
• 12:00hrs Rock hopping – Humps / Beacons / Passages
• 15:00hrs Herm for a walk / sandwich
• 17:30hrs Back in Guernsey

Midsummer madness in Jersey - Friday 11th June to Sunday 13th June

Thursday 10thJune 19:00 hrs –Weather / last minute briefing

Friday

• 16:00hrs Leave St Peter Port Harbour, travel to Jersey at 20knots
• Berths reserved in visitors marina 
• Sociable evening “Friday Night Take Away supper ” delivered to pontoons 

 Saturday – HW 07:00

• Move to Holding Pontoon
• Visit to Les Echrehous
• Evening Meal at St Helier Yacht Club
• The World Cup match England v USA will be shown on a 50” flat screen TV

 Sunday

• Return to Guernsey

 Another day out with more difference - 24th July

  Friday 23rd

• 18:45hrs – Weather / last minute briefing
• Presentation – Channel Islands Search & Rescue by Capt Peter Gill, Harbourmaster 
• Supper in Commodore's Room

 Saturday 24th –Round the Island Trip 

• 10:00 hrs to 10:30 hrs – Bacon Roll and Coffee at GYC
• 11:00 hrs Meet at Lifeboat slip
• 11:30 hrs Leave St Peter Port and head South
• Lunch on the boats – food provided – bring your own drinks
• 15:30 hrs Return to St Peter Port
• 16:00 hrs Drinks on the boats