Fast Cruise 3 - 2025/26 Series

We will be visiting Port Hamble Marina in the River Hamble with dinner at

Banana Wharf Restaurant following our day of winter excitement on the water.

As always, we ask skippers to please make sure that their crews sign up promptly as only paid for

spaces can be reserved for dinner.

Fancy dress has been suggested to get the Christmas spirit under way. Suggestions for a suitable

theme may well be posted on the WhatsApp Group nearer the time. Participation is optional but as its the last FC of the year its all in jest!

Christmas decorations on rival boats have become a tradition each year once we’re moored up in the Hamble. Bragging rights as well as a special mention in the next club newsletter await the crew with the most dazzling display.

Berthing instructions

Skippers are responsible for registering their boats with the club event. Berths will be reserved at the Port Hamble Marina if requested when booking. Rafting may be necessary if insufficient alongside space is available. Mooring fees to be settled directly with the marina, please ask for the rally discount (Little Ship Club Fast Cruise Rally) when paying. The Marina is available on VHF CH 80 (call sign: Port Hamble Marina) in the normal way when you arrive.

Times

Long and Short course boats will start at 11:00.

Cutoff for declaring is 16:00

**Officer on the day may adjust declaring cutoff time depending on weather constraints

Course

The course will be published 48 hours prior to the race. NOTE, weather can be unpredictable. Any changes in course will be relayed asap on the Whatsapp channel or even via VHF on the day.

Two courses are set each cruise: one for slower boats and one for faster boats. Please contact the Rear Commodore (Sail & Power) OR race officer to confirm which course your vessel should enter.

Result

Skippers must provide the following information to the race officer by 16:00 hrs, or the vessel will receive a DNF (Did Not Finish)

• Start time

• Finish time

• Boat ahead

• Boat astern

NOTE: The Little Ship Club has migrated to the YTC handicap; all boats must be pre-registered and handicap assigned prior to the race.

Sailing instructions

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Starters

CREAMY ROASTED RED PEPPER & PLUM TOMATO SOUP

Herb Croutons, Basil Oil, Crusty Roll (V)(GFa)(VGa)

ATLANTIC PRAWN & CRAYFISH COCKTAIL

Iceberg Lettuce, Cucumber, Marie Rose Sauce, Smoked Paprika, Seaweed Caviar, Toasted White

Bloomer & Butter (GFa)

BEEF BRESAOLA CARPACCIO

Dorset Cured Beef Bresaola, Parmesan Shavings, Rocket Leaves, Capers,

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Balsamic Glaze, Rustic Croutons (GFa)

Mains

BUTTER ROASTED TURKEY BREAST

Pork & Chestnut Stuffing, Chipolata Wrapped in Pancetta, Roast Potatoes, Turkey Gravy, Fresh

Cranberries (GFa)

SLOW COOKED BLADE OF HAMPSHIRE BEEF

Creamed Potato, Bourguignon Sauce with Chestnut Mushrooms, Silverskin Onions, Pancetta

Lardons, Pea Shoots (GFa)

PAN FRIED FILLET OF SEA BASS

Confit Fondant Potato, Sautéed Baby Spinach, Prosecco & Saffron Cream Sauce (GFa)

WILD MUSHROOM & RED LENTIL NUT ROAST

Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding, Vegetarian Gravy (V)(VGa)

ALL SERVED WITH A SELECTION OF SEASONAL VEGETABLES

Desserts

TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS PUDDING

Brandy Butter or Vanilla Ice Cream (V)(GFa)(VGa)

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING

Sticky Toffee Sauce & Salted Caramel Ice Cream (V)(GFa)

CREME BRULÉE CHEESECAKE

Popcorn & Whipped Cream (GF)

Organiser-Simon Kaye/Tim Bizzey/Lewis McDonald

Duty Officer-Leigh Gibson