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A number of rallies take place in North Wales each year, for example:
Some new rally venues are expected in South Wales this year, which may include:
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Camping at Abermenai
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2023 programme
Wales is covered by two Regional Secretaries - John Sharpe in the North and Carmel Royston in the South. If you have any questions about the rally programme or would like to join a rally prior to becoming a member of the DCA, please email the Regional Secretaries, specifying your question concerns Wales.
Please note that all rallies are subject to change or cancellation in the light of inclement weather, so it is vital that members check in the Forum's Wales section for last minute changes or important instructions relating to the rally. Contact details for the rally organisers can be found in the Forum or Journal.
Please note that all rallies are subject to change or cancellation in the light of inclement weather, so it is vital that members check in the Forum's Wales section for last minute changes or important instructions relating to the rally. Contact details for the rally organisers can be found in the Forum or Journal.
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April 7-10 Dale Exploring Milford Haven. April 28 - May 1 Laugharne Sailing in the Taf estuary and Carmarthen Bay. |
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May 5-7 Traeth Bach, Dwyryd estuary, Gwynedd
Camp at Llechollwyn (grid ref SH 596 358), scenically beautiful location on the south shore of the estuary opposite Portmeirion. Basic campsite; caravans allowed; space is limited so book early! Phone Llech Camping - 01766 781082. Launch by farm gate over slate beach. Light, shoal-draught boats only. They are spring tides this weekend - height 5.0m. We will plan to sail out on the ebb to Criccieth or further and back in with the evening flood during this rally. HW (Porthmadog) 06/5 09.39, 21.57; 07/5 10.13, 22.32 Host: Keith Muscott |
Sailing back on the evening flood
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July 7-9 Cardiff Bay
Launch, moor/ camp and park at Cardiff Yacht Club. Explore Cardiff Bay, Ely & Taff River and visit Mermaid Quay for the food & drink festival! More information on the Forum.
Host: Matt Higginson
Launch, moor/ camp and park at Cardiff Yacht Club. Explore Cardiff Bay, Ely & Taff River and visit Mermaid Quay for the food & drink festival! More information on the Forum.
Host: Matt Higginson
Porthclais
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July 22-23 Porthclais, Pembrokeshire CANCELLED
DCA members are invited to take part in a rally and flotilla in support of the St David’s Year of Pilgrimage event. Visiting and participating boats are welcome to launch or moor at Portclais without charge from Friday 21st till Sunday 23rd July. Small boats can be launched and recovered at any state of tide either direct to the harbour or via the slipway. It will be possible to moor small boats off the quays where space is available. There will be local assistance available for launching and recovery if needed and there is planned to be parking on an adjacent field for trailers and vehicles belonging to visiting sailors. On-shore camping is available locally. |
The Freemen of Gwent are conducting a re-enactment of a pilgrim’s landing at St David’s, and we’ve been asked to embark them on our boats on Saturday morning 22nd at about 10:00 and after a short time at sea (meeting in an adjacent bay) we are to land them at Porthclais at 11:00 for them to continue their pilgrimage by land. After the pilgrims’ landing, we propose a day-sail to Solva. Sunday 23rd can be regarded as a free-sailing day and another passage may be planned.
Tides: 22nd July HW: 10:20 (4.5m), LW: 16:10 (1.4m) 23rd July HW: 10:50 (4.4m), LW: 17:00 (1.5m)
Host: Bill Dowell Contact details on the Forum
Tides: 22nd July HW: 10:20 (4.5m), LW: 16:10 (1.4m) 23rd July HW: 10:50 (4.4m), LW: 17:00 (1.5m)
Host: Bill Dowell Contact details on the Forum
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27-30 July Sail around Anglesey Launch at the public slipway in Port Dinorwic by 8am on 27th July. The aim will be to go clockwise round the Island, possibly reaching reach Rhoscolyn or Trearddur Bay on day one. Please join the DCA Forum discussion thread and let the host know if you are planning to join this cruise. Host: Norman Drinkwater |
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August 4-6 Sandy Haven & Dale Visiting Angle, Watick and other destinations... Overnight at Dale. TBC Host: Alun Lloyd |
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Waiting for the tide
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September 1-3 Traeth Bach, Dwyryd estuary, Gwynedd A second chance to enjoy this amazing estuary. All details as above. We are likely to go up river with the flood this time and back down on the ebb. HW (Porthmadog) 02/9 10.48, 23.07; 03/9 11.28, 23.51 Spring tides - height 5.3 - 5.7m Host: Keith Muscott |
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September 23-24 Llyn Tegid/Bala Lake, Gwynedd This rally will be based at Bala Sailing club LL23 7BS. Those attending who are not already members of the club need to pay £10 for a day membership which will cover the whole weekend and give access to the slipways, changing rooms, showers and café. Please pay this through the Bala SC website . |
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Snowdonia Park regulations mean that you cannot sleep aboard on Llyn Tegid. Camping options include Pen Y Bont close to the sailing club or Pant Yr Onnen which is further down the Lake on the southern shore. Please note that petrol outboard motors are not allowed on Llyn Tegid but electric ones are permitted.
Host: Phillip Barre - contact details and further information in the Forum
Host: Phillip Barre - contact details and further information in the Forum
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