Good morning Skippers, Sailors, Families and Friends

Update on the October Long Weekend River Cruise

 Motor, Sail and Road Cruisers ALL Welcome

Departure and Bridge Times to be Confirmed however a bit more detail regarding plans for this weekend.

Departing Yamba Saturday morning - Harwood Bridge Opening will be booked for Saturday afternoon - time to be confirmed closer to the date. 

First stop - Maclean.  Accomodation options in Maclean, although book early being a long weekend to ensure you have a comfy bed for the night if arriving by road or not sleeping on board.

Saturday Night BBQ Pot Luck Dinner at the Rear Commodore's Residence 5 Morvan Street Maclean, which is a 100m walk from the moorings - please RSVP by no later than Friday 26th of September for set up and catering purposes.

Fire, Ice & hot shower, bread rolls and butter provided.

BYO drinks (bottle shops & supermarkets short distance walk from the moorings and House).  Suggested to bring snacks, finger foods and whatever you might wish to BBQ.

An opportunity to sit around the fire, to share tall tales and true, or just kick back and relax.

Next stop Ulmarra Sunday Night - (Brushgrove sadly do not have any acccomodation at present due to renovartions).  Ulmarra Pub for dinner - please RSVP by 26th of September so booking numbers can be confirmed with the hotel.  Options for accomodation at the pub or other local B&B's that come highly recommended so please book early to avoid missing out if you require accomodation.

Returning to Yamba on the Monday or over Monday / Tuesday if you prefer a more leisurely sail home with option dinner at Harwood on Monday night.  Bridge opening will be booked for Saturday and Monday - please advise anyone who would prefer a Tuesday bridge opening to be booked holding in mind that on school days the bridge will not open between 0700 and 1000 or betwen 1400 and 1700.

Notes for Skippers:

• Saturday morning briefing and Bridge opening times for both directions to be confirmed closer to the date - weather and tide depending.
• Be aware of Lawrence Ferry Cables
• Carry sufficient fuel in the event of wind and tide turning against us.
• Being a long weekend berths at Maclean, Ulmarra and Harwood pontoons may be in short supply so come prepared to raft up or anchor up.

Please RSVP as soon as you can and no later than Friday 26th of September 

Skippers - please advise if attending and how many crew you can accomodate - including day and/or overnight it is envisaged that not all crew will be accomodated on board and so will need to book accomodation at each stopover.

Crew -  please advise if you have already spoken to a Skipper and have made arrangements already on a particular vessel and which vessel that might be - or if you are otherwise  hoping to be accomodated on a vessel.  As always we cannot guarantee crew positions as will be dependent on Skippers and availability however we will do our best to find you a spot if we can.  Best advice to RSVP early or speak to a Skipper directly to arrange a passage then let us know if you have a prearranged crew spot.  You may wish or be required to book on land accomdation as onboard accomodation may not be available.

Road Cruisers - please also RSVP if planning to attend via road - so we can confirm catering arrangements at each stop.