2025 Cruising Programme
A group email will be sent by the cruising coordinator to all yacht owners in advance to give notice of a cruise. Any owners or skippers with a serious intention to join a cruise then please reply so that preparations can be made.
Your cruising co-ordinator will keep yacht owners informed on the status of each cruising event by group email or a cruise specific group chat using the mobile Telegram App.
If owners or skippers have crew vacancies on their boat then please ensure you advertise it on the website crew finder. Likewise, crew looking for places should advertise in the same way.
Individuals may wish to tailor any trip to suit their diaries by departing earlier or staying on. If anyone has any other ideas and wishes to organise an additional cruise in company to those listed then please contact the Cruising Coordinator at cruising@wsc.org.uk
2025 Cruising Programme
Date |
Cruising Event |
Itinerary Summary |
Lead Coordinator |
B/H Monday 5th May |
Shakedown Day Cruise in Company to Mupe Bay |
Depart ~ 1000. 9 mile passage each way. An ideal opportunity to test boat systems and practice anchoring etc. Lunch at anchor, return at your leisure. If you're also a racer you could be back to the start line in time for the Vice Commodores Cup starting at 14.50. |
Ray Capp (Crystella) |
Thursday 8th May |
Lyme Bay crossing to Dartmouth /Brixham Long weekend with an option to extend cruise to the West Country |
Depart ~ 0700. ~ 50 mile passage Return dates optional. |
Ray Capp (Crystella) |
Mondays 12/05, 19/05. |
Evening Social Cruises |
Leave moorings ~ 1800. Sail around the Bay for 1 or 2 hours and meet back at the club for cruising chit chat. Bar & galley food available. An ideal opportunity for club members interested in cruising to crew on a members yacht without the pressures of racing. |
TBA |
B/H Monday 26th May |
Day Cruise E Shambles, Ringstead, Weymouth. |
Depart ~ 1000. ~ 18 mile round trip Round E Shambles Buoy to Port Anchor Ringstead Bay for lunch Return to Weymouth If you're also a racer you could be back to the start line in time for the Spring Long Distance race starting at 14.35 |
TBA |
Mondays 02/06, 09/06. |
Evening Social Cruises |
Leave moorings ~ 1800. Sail around the Bay for 1 or 2 hours and meet back at the club for cruising chit chat. Bar & galley food available. An ideal opportunity for club members interested in cruising to crew on a members yacht without the pressures of racing. |
TBA |
Saturday 14th June |
Weekend cruise to Solent/Poole |
Depart Saturday ~ 0600. (Possible Friday 1800 departure to overnight in Mupe or Worbarrow Bay) Saturday Yarmouth (or Poole/Studland/Swanage) Option to return to Weymouth Sunday or Monday. Lulworth Range restrictions apply on the Monday. |
TBA |
Monday 16th June |
Evening Social Cruise |
Leave moorings ~ 1800. Sail around the Bay for 1 or 2 hours and meet back at the club for cruising chit chat. Bar & galley food available. An ideal opportunity for club members interested in cruising to crew on a members yacht without the pressures of racing. |
TBA |
Thursday 19th or Friday 20th June |
Solstice Cruise to Cherbourg |
Depart Thursday or Friday~ 0500 for Cherbourg. ~ 70 mile passage Saturday in Cherbourg for Solstice celebrations Options to depart Cherbourg for Weymouth Sunday or Monday |
TBA |
Mondays 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07. |
Evening Social Cruises |
Leave moorings ~ 1800. Sail around the Bay for 1 or 2 hours and meet back at the club for cruising chit chat. Bar & galley food available. An ideal opportunity for club members interested in cruising to crew on a members yacht without the pressures of racing. |
TBA |
Friday 25th or Sat 26th July |
Weekend cruise to Swanage Carnival |
Depart Saturday ~ 0800. (Possible departure ~ 1700 Friday) Moor on SSC moorings Return dates optional. |
TBA |
Mondays 28/07, 04/08, 11/08. |
Evening Social Cruises |
Leave moorings ~ 1800. Sail around the Bay for 1 or 2 hours and meet back at the club for cruising chit chat. Bar & galley food available. An ideal opportunity for club members interested in cruising to crew on a members yacht without the pressures of racing. |
TBA |
Monday 18th August |
Day Cruise round Portland Bill Inshore Passage and Return |
Depart 0900 A chance to experience rounding The Bill (both ways) via the inshore passage in tame Neap tide conditions, weather permitting of course. Well aim to round Westbound by 1030 and head a few miles NW into Lyme Bay before returning on the flood tide, rounding Eastbound at around 1300. Check out the detailed Portland Tidal Stream chartlet for yourself to see how the currents will affect you. |
TBA |
Monday 18th August |
Evening Social Cruises |
Leave moorings ~ 1800. Sail around the Bay for 1 or 2 hours and meet back at the club for cruising chit chat. Bar & galley food available. An ideal opportunity for club members interested in cruising to crew on a members yacht without the pressures of racing. |
TBA |
Sunday 24th August |
Ringstead Trophy & BBQ |
All in WSC race starts at 1100. However for those wishing a more cruise(y) day out depart 1030 for Ringstead Bay anchorage. Cruisers provide moorings for Squibs/Dinghies. RIB available for shore transfers. Cruisers to supply own BBQs and food. |
TBA |
Mondays 25/08, 01/09. |
Evening Social Cruises |
Leave moorings ~ 1800. Sail around the Bay for 1 or 2 hours and meet back at the club for cruising chit chat. Bar & galley food available. An ideal opportunity for club members interested in cruising to crew on a members yacht without the pressures of racing. |
TBA |
Friday 12th September |
Weekend cruise to Solent |
Depart ~ 0700 Friday Yarmouth Return dates optional |
TBA |
Friday 19th September |
Channel Crossing to Cherbourg |
Depart ~ 0600 Return dates optional |
TBA |
2024 Cruising Programme
Date | Cruising Event | Itinerary Summary | Lead Coordinator |
| B/H Monday 6th May 2024 | Day Cruise to Mupe Bay Cancelled due to weather | Depart 0900. 9 mile passage, an ideal opportunity to test boat systems and practice anchoring. Lunch at anchor, return at your leisure. If you're also a racer you could be back to the start line in time for the Vice Commodores Cup starting at 14.55. | Ray Capp (Crystella) |
Saturday 11th May | Poole/Swanage Cruise | Depart Saturday ~ 0800 for Poole Booking Poole Quay Boat Haven recommended. Options for anchoring Poole Harbour or Swanage the 2nd night. Depart Monday for Weymouth | Ray Capp (Crystella) |
| Monday 20th May | Evening Social Cruise | Leave moorings ~ 1800. Sail around the Bay for 1 or 2 hours and meet back at the club for cruising chit chat. Bar & galley food available. An ideal opportunity for club members interested in cruising to crew on a members yacht without the pressures of racing. | Ray Capp (Crystella) |
| Monday 3rd June | Evening Social Cruise | Leave moorings ~ 1800. Sail around the Bay for 1 or 2 hours and meet back at the club for cruising chit chat. Bar & galley food available. An ideal opportunity for club members interested in cruising to crew on a members yacht without the pressures of racing. | Ray Capp (Crystella) |
| Monday 10th June | Evening Social Cruise | Leave moorings ~ 1800. Sail around the Bay for 1 or 2 hours and meet back at the club for cruising chit chat. Bar & galley food available. An ideal opportunity for club members interested in cruising to crew on a members yacht without the pressures of racing. | Mike Jones (Kombu) |
| Monday 17th June | Evening Social Cruise | Leave moorings ~ 1800. Sail around the Bay for 1 or 2 hours and meet back at the club for cruising chit chat. Bar & galley food available. An ideal opportunity for club members interested in cruising to crew on a members yacht without the pressures of racing. | Mike Jones (Kombu) |
Thursday 20th June | Solstice Cruise to Cherbourg | Depart Thursday ~ 0500 for Cherbourg. Friday in Cherbourg for Solstice celebrations Options to depart Cherbourg for Weymouth Saturday or Sunday | TBA |
| Monday 24th June | Evening Social Cruise | Leave moorings ~ 1800. Sail around the Bay for 1 or 2 hours and meet back at the club for cruising chit chat. Bar & galley food available. An ideal opportunity for club members interested in cruising to crew on a members yacht without the pressures of racing. | Mike Jones (Kombu) |
| Monday 1st July | Evening Social Cruise | Leave moorings ~ 1800. Sail around the Bay for 1 or 2 hours and meet back at the club for cruising chit chat. Bar & galley food available. An ideal opportunity for club members interested in cruising to crew on a members yacht without the pressures of racing. | Ray Capp (Crystella) |
| Monday 8th July | Evening Social Cruise Cancelled due to weather | Leave moorings ~ 1800. Sail around the Bay for 1 or 2 hours and meet back at the club for cruising chit chat. Bar & galley food available. An ideal opportunity for club members interested in cruising to crew on a members yacht without the pressures of racing. | Ray Capp (Crystella) |
| Monday 15th July | Evening Social Cruise | Leave moorings ~ 1800. Sail around the Bay for 1 or 2 hours and meet back at the club for cruising chit chat. Bar & galley food available. An ideal opportunity for club members interested in cruising to crew on a members yacht without the pressures of racing. A club email will be sent out on the day before inviting members to take part once the number of crew spaces available is known. | Ray Capp (Crystella) |
| Monday 22nd July | Evening Social Cruise | Leave moorings ~ 1800. Sail around the Bay for 1 or 2 hours and meet back at the club for cruising chit chat. Bar & galley food available. An ideal opportunity for club members interested in cruising to crew on a members yacht without the pressures of racing. A club email will be sent out on the day before inviting members to take part once the number of crew spaces available is known. | Ray Capp (Crystella) |
Friday 26th or Saturday 27th July | Swanage Carnival Optional extension to the Solent | Depart Friday or Saturday ~ 0800 for Swanage Carnival week starting Saturday. Swanage Sailing Club Moorings to be booked in advance, or anchor weather permitting. Optional days in the Solent Return date optional. | TBA |
| Monday 29th July | Evening Social Cruise | Leave moorings ~ 1800. Sail around the Bay for 1 or 2 hours and meet back at the club for cruising chit chat. Bar & galley food available. An ideal opportunity for club members interested in cruising to crew on a members yacht without the pressures of racing. A club email will be sent out on the day before inviting members to take part once the number of crew spaces available is known. | Ray Capp (Crystella) |
| Monday 5th August | Evening Social Cruise | Leave moorings ~ 1800. Sail around the Bay for 1 or 2 hours and meet back at the club for cruising chit chat. Bar & galley food available. An ideal opportunity for club members interested in cruising to crew on a members yacht without the pressures of racing. A club email will be sent out on the day before inviting members to take part once the number of crew spaces available is known. | Mike Jones (Kombu) |
| Monday 12th August | Evening Social Cruise | Leave moorings ~ 1800. Sail around the Bay for 1 or 2 hours and meet back at the club for cruising chit chat. Bar & galley food available. An ideal opportunity for club members interested in cruising to crew on a members yacht without the pressures of racing. A club email will be sent out on the day before inviting members to take part once the number of crew spaces available is known. | Ray Capp (Crystella) |
Friday 16th August | Lyme Bay crossing to Dartmouth/Brixham Optional extension to the West Country | Depart Friday ~ 0600 Return date optional. | Ray Capp (Crystella) |
| Monday 19th August | Evening Social Cruise | Leave moorings ~ 1800. Sail around the Bay for 1 or 2 hours and meet back at the club for cruising chit chat. Bar & galley food available. An ideal opportunity for club members interested in cruising to crew on a members yacht without the pressures of racing. A club email will be sent out on the day before inviting members to take part once the number of crew spaces available is known. | Mike Jones (Kombu) |
Sunday 25th August | Ringstead Bay | Day cruise to Ringstead Bay. Depart ~ 10.00, anchor at far end of Ringstead Bay to provide mooring support for Squibs on the Ringstead Trophy races and BBQ. Rib available for going ashore if required. Cruising crew to provide their own food & BBQs. OR, for those that wish to take part the "All in Ringstead Trophy" race starts 11.00 and return race starts ~ 14.00. See racing programme. | TBA |
| Monday 2nd September | Evening Social Cruise | Leave moorings ~ 1800. Sail around the Bay for 1 or 2 hours and meet back at the club for cruising chit chat. Bar & galley food available. An ideal opportunity for club members interested in cruising to crew on a members yacht without the pressures of racing. A club email will be sent out on the day before inviting members to take part once the number of crew spaces available is known. | Ray Capp (Crystella) |
Friday 20th September | Channel Crossing to Cherbourg | Depart ~0500 for Cherbourg Depart Sunday for Weymouth | Mike Street (Moonshadow) |
Last updated 11:03 on 8 January 2025