Move through the months using the navigation in the calendar below to see what is on in each month.
Race events are RED, Cruise events are GREEN and Other events are BLUE. Please check on the forum for any last minute changes to any event details.
If you are a BIBOA member arranging a cruise in your area then please use the contact form to have your event added to the calendar.
Biboa 2012 Cruising plans - Dates to be confirmed shortly....
This is a summary of what is planned for the coming year. The calendar (above) will be updated with more details of the events, and the forum should be checked for last minute changes.
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Location and details |
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Feb |
Frostbite run: Yarmouth IOW – just an informal meeting in Yarmouth. Lunch at the Wheatsheaf and maybe a short run afterwards depending on where people have to get back to and the weather. |
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March or April |
Weymouth Wander: Yarmouth to Weymouth. The first proper cruise of the season. Yarmouth to Weymouth. Usually meeting at Yarmouth before heading off to Weymouth on Saturday. Overnight in Weymouth. Return to the Solent on Sunday. The cruise usually includes a stop off at Portland Marina (the only place in the area to top-up on petrol if required). Timings depend on the weather forecast and the tides. |
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April - Around Easter |
Easter Eggs Cruise: This year we are intending to base the cruise around the Pembroke area (South Wales), with day cruises decided on closer to the time. Where we go and what we do will very much depend on the weather and who is attending. If you are thinking of coming, please do register your interest via the forum or e-mail Trevor (again via the forum). |
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29th April - 12th May |
Highland Fling Scotland: |
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May |
Croatia Cruise Croatia: - Still under discussion, but would typically be flying to Split and hiring Ribs to cruise the Mediterranean Coast and Islands from Trogir either North or South! |
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May |
East Coast Rivers: Usually based from Suffolk Yacht Harbour, Levington on the River Orwell. A family friendly opportunity to explore the rivers and coastline of the Suffolk and Essex. The exact itinery is still TBA, but as ever will depend on who's going and the weather! In previous years the cruise has visited Southwold, Aldeburgh, Brightlingsea and the rivers Debden, Ore and Blackwater. |
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April or May |
Dartmouth Dawdle: Yarmouth – Dartmouth. Usually meeting up in Yarmouth before cruising in company along the Jurassic Coast to Dartmouth. Spend two nights in Dartmouth. Times, routes and what to do whilst in Dartmouth depends very much on the weather! |
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July or August |
Channel Islands Cruise: Alderney and Jersey. Meet in Yarmouth before heading off across the channel to Alderney and Jersey. Register your interest on the Forum as the exact date and cruise plans will depend on who's going! |
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July |
Corsica Cruise Corsica – spend some time in the sun! |
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July |
Little Gloster Lunch: A re-run of the cancelled lunch from January! Lunch at the Little Gloster in Cowes. Please register your interest and book your space now on the Forum |
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August |
Chichester Chunter: A day out in Chichester. |
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August |
End of Alderney Week informal mini cruise: Watch the “End of Alderney Week fireworks and procession in company |
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Septamber |
Jurassic Coast Cruise: A chance to cruise the Jurassic Coast without having to blat it all the way to Dartmouth. |
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October |
Autumn Weymouth End of Season Cruise: Yarmouth to Weymouth – Same as the Spring Weymouth Wander! A very popular cruise to end off the year. |