The RLCYC has always had a strong involvement in offshore sailing. The Club boasts many highly qualified and accomplished sailors, many of whom have represented the Corps and the Army in national and international competition.
The Club owns two offshore sailing yachts that are available for use on sailing expeditions or for private charter. In the 2008 season 'Startrekker' will be based in Palma , Majorca, (a 7 berth Starlight 35) and 'Spirit of St George' will be based at Gosport (a 7 berth Elan 333). The yachts will be available for adventurous sail training exercises in order to promote teamwork and self reliance through training in conditions that are often challenging, are routinely physically and mentally demanding and that are ideal in the development of self confidence in junior personnel.
Transglobe Information for participants and reserves
Due to a booking conflict at JSASTC, we have had to reschedule the Challenge Familiarisation training. Dates are now 13-17 July and it is a new course designated as CHFAM 917 (you will not find it listed on the JSASTC web). This course is for our exclusive use and so every effort must be made to attend.
If you have already submitted a bid for CHFAM 14, it will be cancelled as this course is no longer available. Everyone must therefore submit a bid using the normal procedures (e-mail or hard copy - use link www.jsastc.org ) for this course. If you are unable to attend CHFAM 917, you must arrange a separate week with JSASTC and inform Lt Col Alberry. Reserves should also apply.
For info, click here to view a picture of the yacht in Army livery.
All participants and reserves are requested to send a photo of themselves to the Communications Secretary:
Contact WO2 June Lenachan on 020 8589 3288 or click here to send an email
RLCYC Yacht Sprit of St Goerge is an Elan 333, 6/7 berth yacht available for use from Marchwood Military Port, Southampton Water. The yacht is managed by a permanent Bosun, who is available to manage handover/takeover procedures and to resolve any questions that may arise. St George costs £85 per day. The minimum qualification to skipper either yacht is RYA coastal skipper.
STAR TREKKER is a Sadler Starlight 35'. She sleeps 7 comfortably and unlike most modern yachts, she benefits from a strong rugged design, making her ideally suited for both adventurous training and family cruising. Star Trekker costs £110 per day.
