Good morning Skippers, Sailors, Families and Friends

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

First stop - Maclean.  Accommodation 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.

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

BYO drinks and a dish or offering to share (bottle shops & supermarkets short distance walk from the moorings and House).  
An opportunity to sit around the fire, to share tall tales and true, or just kick back and relax.

Next stop - Brushgrove Saturday Night -  Brushgrove Pub for dinner - please RSVP by 26th of September so booking numbers can be confirmed with the hotel.  

Sunday events include a visit and afternoon tea at the Lawrence Museum with possible Blacksmithing demonstration.  Then another Pot Luck Dinner graciously hosted by life member Jim O'Keefe.  Those that joined us for the January Long Weekend will know already that this will be a fun night not to be missed.  - please RSVP by 26th Sept for either or both the Museum visit and Jim's Sunday night Dinner and if travelling by road please bring a chair.

Returning to Yamba on the Monday.  Bridge opening will be booked for Sunday and times will be decided at a planning meeting date and time to be announced.

Notes for Skippers:

Friday 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, Brushgrove 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 accommodate - including day and/or overnight it is envisaged that not all crew will be accommodated on board and so will need to book accommodation 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 accommodated 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 accommodation as onboard accommodation may not be available.

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