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Rallies on the South Coast

The South Coast Regional Secretary is Alan Moulton. If you have any questions about the rally programme,   please  email  the Regional Secretaries, specifying your question concerns the South Coast.

Please note:

  1. All rallies are   weather dependent.
  2.  Details of Rally contacts    can be found in the Forum.   Always check information in the Forum before heading off to launch.     Full details of plans will be available in the Forum's South Section from approximately a fortnight beforehand, including  any last minute changes. ​
  3. Important information on navigation and safety is available on the   Chichester Harbour   Conservancy  website.   The site includes byelaws, notices to mariners, weather and tides, collision regs and 3 downloadable guides.
  4. Most south coast venues are tidal , so please check your tide tables to facilitate your passage planning.​

Winter Daysails 

1 Mar       Thornham Marina               JM

​15 Mar        Langstone Harbour                 SB
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19 Mar         Midweek Meander to Mill Rythe                  

5 Apr        Poole Harbour               JM-G​

Winter Social Meeting


​13 April 2025     ​
​The winter social meeting will be held   at the Ship Inn, Langstone.    Walk, sail, paddle or drive to this venue for the South Coast winter get-together and prize-giving.​
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Summer Programme 2025

19 -20    April           Poole Harbour Camping Rally 
​There is plenty to explore inside this beautiful harbour as well as outside if conditions are suitable.     AM
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26 April              
Ashlett Creek Daysail
An Interesting hamlet nestled in the shadow of Fawley on the Southampton Water shoreline.          SB

4-5 May            
East Head Camping Rally
​A sandy beach and a firm favourite at any time of year.    JM

10 May           
Upper Hamble Daysail
A tricky but interesting daysail for small dinghies, easier for kayaks.     AM

24-25 May               
Bembridge Camping Rally
Another sandy beach and another favourite destination reached by crossing Spithead.

​7-8 June            
The Kench Camping Rally
The South-West corner of Hayling Island close to Ferry Boat Inn.

14 June             
My Lords Pond Daysail
A little-known drying pool at the head of Mengeham Rythe, only accessible at HW.         PP

21-22 June             
Newtown Creek Camping Rally
A beautiful Creek on the NW coast of the Isle of Wight.         CD

28 June                  
Langstone Village Daysail
A choice of pubs to visit in sight of Langstone Mill and the Hayling Bridge.           BM
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5-6 July                Folly Inn Camping Rally
The site of the first ever DCA rally, we will be visiting to celebrate the 70th  anniversary of the inaugural event.    AM
12 July              Portsmouth Harbour Daysail
The home of the Royal Navy and many commercial fleets, the harbour is surprisingly quiet in the upper reaches.      BM

19-20 July                Bembridge Camping Rally
So good, this will be our second visit this year.         SB

26 July                  
Langstone Harbour Daysail 
Quieter than Chichester Harbour but with extensive mudflats to trap the unwary.         PP

2-3 August                  
Oxey Lake Camping Rally
A quiet enclave adjacent to the Lymington River with a view over the Solent.

16-31 August               
Cobnor Camping Fortnight
See below.

20 September                 Eling Creek Daysail
Sail the length of Southampton Water to reach this historic tidal Mill.

4-5 October                 Beaulieu River Camping Rally
A Solent destination with a view of the Island.   CD

18-19 October                  Chichester Harbour Camping Rally
The final camping rally of the summer season tucked up safely in Chichester Harbour.            JM

The Cobnor Camping Fortnight   offers family camping for DCA members on an attractive site with all-tide launching
facilities for boats under 5m and 220kg weight.   For non-sailors there are lovely walks to be had on the South Downs   or by the harbour  and there are numerous interesting museums in the   area. Sailors will have the chance to take part in the Hayling Challenge.
​2025 dates: 16-31 August
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The hard at Cobnor
Cliff Martin's Solent Cruising Guide for Centreboard Boats is full of useful information for those sailing in this area.
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      • The Dee Estuary
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    • Howard Rice goes Below 40 South
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    • Michael Storer talks about becoming a boat designer
    • Boat reviews
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