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9th - 12th September 2010
This is Seavets only weekday and weekend social sailing event. Meet inside the Activities Centre just past the Solent Sailboards shop. This gives a choice of launching on the sea or on the lagoon off Southampton Water. We always choose a weekend when high tide is about midday, so there will be plenty of depth to sail in the lagoon. Weather permitting a group sail to the pub at Ashlett Creek usually happens at some stage - sometimes the groupies drive up to the pub to join us for lunch - very jolly!
For those who prefer to stay close to the launching point there are several possibilities depending on conditions. If the wind strength and direction are right this is a great place for just blasting back and forth, and at certain states of the tide it is ideal for practicing beach starts and water starts.
Rain or shine, there will be a communal barbecue on Saturday evening, so bring some grub and booze. There's usually plenty of grilling capacity to spare so don't worry if you do not have a barbecue.
Calshot is south of Fawley power station at the south-western end of Southampton Water. From Totton, to the west of Southampton, take the A326 south for Dibden Purlieu and Fawley.The A326 leads onto the B3053 to Fawley and Calshot. At the seafront drive past the beach huts and car park on the right. Pass Solent Sailboards on the right and park on the left on the grass just beyond.
Further details from Ruth Tracey email. Calshot Activities Centre website
