Rally to Royal Yacht Squadron Tuesday 14th of October 2025
The Cruising Section organised a lunchtime rally to the Royal Yacht Squadron. Seventeen boats and 60 Members enjoyed a calm passage to Cowes under settled high pressure.
“SOLENT SCC – A ROYAL REUNION” – A Joint Cruise between SCC and the Royal Lymington Yacht Club
Large group of SCC members and Royal Lymington Yacht Club guests seated at round tables inside Annapolis Yacht Club during the cruise welcome dinner.
The Warsash Rally September the 18th 2025
Gerry and Caroline McCafferty with Alex and Jenny Hall seated at a dining table inside Warsash Sailing Club during the September rally, eating lunch in the clubhouse following adverse weather conditions.
Bucklers Hard Rally 14th - 15th August 2025
Royal Lymington Yacht Clubs Cruise to Bucklers Hard during August 2025, 16 yachts and 2 cars descended on the creek.
Motorboat group cruise to Portsmouth 17/18th July 2025
Four Club boats rode the flood tide to Portsmouth for an overnight stay at Gunwharf Quays Marina, navigating the evolving harbour call signs en route. Crews enjoyed dinner at the historic Old Customs House and evening views of Spinnaker Tower, with plans to return for a longer visit to explore the many attractions of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Cruise report for Weymouth Cruise 14th - 15th June 2025
A weather-watched cruise to Weymouth saw two motorboats make the 44NM passage in a favourable Friday window, navigating St Alban’s Head and Portland in changing conditions. With lively harbour life, sunny weekend exploring, and careful fuel planning for the return, the trip combined practical seamanship with relaxed summer cruising on the Dorset coast.
Royal Lymington Yacht Club rally to Bembridge 23rd to 26th May
Twenty-five boats joined the RLymYC rally to Bembridge, timing arrivals carefully over the bar in changing weather conditions. With shared suppers afloat, barbecues ashore, a bright Saturday of walks and challenges, and a 59-strong dinner at Brading Haven Yacht Club, the event combined seamanship, planning and strong Club companionship despite fresh winds throughout the weekend.
Spring Weekend Cruise to Poole 11-13 April 2025
Nine boats took part in the first RLymYC weekend cruise of 2025, enjoying fine weather and a relaxed passage west to Poole. Most anchored at Pottery Pier before supper at Poole Quay Boathaven, with trips ashore to Brownsea Island. Good company, helpful taxi runs from Rosey the Rib, and a successful meal at Rockfish made for an excellent start to the cruising season.
Report on Day Cruise to Gins, 19 March 2025
Forty Members and guests travelled by land and sea to Gins clubhouse for a brisk but enjoyable early-season gathering. Despite stronger winds than forecast, all boats moored safely, followed by a relaxed lunch, improving conditions, and a welcome hint that spring—and a great cruising season—was on the way.
RLymYC rally to Newtown Creek Feb 14th 2025
Ten boats and 28 Members set out from Lymington on a blustery February cruise to Newtown Creek, with strong winds and challenging conditions on arrival. Thanks to excellent support from the RIB Hot Lemon, all boats moored safely. A sunny walk and well-organised lunch at the New Inn followed, before a calmer and more comfortable return trip.
RLymYC Rally to Yarmouth
A grey January Saturday saw forty-three hardy sailors set off for a winter rally to Yarmouth. With plenty of mooring space, calm seas, and an excellent lunch at the Wheatsheaf, the day proved that off-season cruising has its rewards. Good company, light-hearted entertainment, and a smooth return to Lymington made it a rally worth repeating in 2026.