GCCC upcoming events

Lymington: 2 Night Rally - Dan Bran Pontoon (31 Jul 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Lymington Rally: 2 nights - Dan Bran Pontoon

Nights 1 & 2 - Friday 31st July and Saturday, 1st August

Night 2 ONLY - Saturday 1st August

Friday 31st July - HW Portsmouth 13:44 hrs. BST 4.5m

Friday - independent dinner arrangements
Saturday - Pontoon Party followed by dinner at the Royal Lymington Yacht Club

Rally leader: Jan Baynham

Chichester - Northney Marina (15 Aug 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Chichester Harbour - Northney Marina

Saturday, 15th August

HW Portsmouth 14:17 hrs 4.8m

Berths booked in Northney Marina (MDL)
Dinner reservation at the Royal Oak, Havant
Organiser: Chris Granger

Chichester - Itchenor Reach (17 Aug 2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Chichester Harbour - Itchenor Reach

Monday 17th - Wednesday, 19th August

HW Portsmouth 15:47 hrs 4.6m

Depending on the number of boats that attend, the intention is to make use of the new walk ashore visitors pontoon just downstream of the 'hard'.
Dinner reservation at the Ship Inn, Itchenor on Tuesday evening at 19:30 hrs. and hopefully Itchenor Sailing Club on Monday evening.
Organiser: Richard Scott

Bembridge: 2 Night Rally (11 Sep 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Bembridge: 2 nights

Nights 1 & 2 - Friday 11th and Saturday, 12th September

Night 2 ONLY - Saturday 12th September

HW Portsmouth:

Friday, 11th September 12:25 hrs. BST - 4.8m

Friday - optional dinner at Brading Haven Yacht Club
Saturday - Barbecue in the harbourside marquee (bring your own food). Note: there will be a small per person charge to cover the cost of the barbecue rental.

Important note:
Step 1: Register for the GCCC event nights in the usual way

Step 2: Book with Bembridge Harbour

As well as registering for the rally in the customary manner, you MUST book with Bembridge Harbour as far in advance as possible - Bembridge have given us a closing date of 5th September! When booking, use rally code GC926. The price you pay will include any applicable discount for the Rally nights.

The process is simple. Here is the link to their website and relevant page: www.bembridgeharbour.co.uk/on-line-booking

Information from Bembridge Harbour:

All rally members should book online, using the rally code. During the online booking process, rally members will be asked to select either the rally rafting area (on the outside of the main Duver pontoon for ease of access) or a finger pontoon. Please be aware that finger pontoons are available to all visitors and are therefore subject to availability - early booking is advisable. Please be aware that Finger pontoons are only for boats up to 12.8m LOA and are available to all visitors and are therefore subject to availability - early booking is advisable.

A Duver Marina plan is available on the harbour website.

The rally code covers only the dates of the booked rally. Anyone wanting to arrive earlier or stay longer is very welcome and can make an online booking on their customer account (the system will automatically adjust for any relevant rally discount).

Rally Discounts
With the exception of the peak period 4th July until 31st August inclusive, weekend rallies receive a 5% discount (Friday, Saturday and Bank Holidays). Mid-week rallies (Sunday - Thursday) receive 10% on berthing fees and electricity - this Rally Discount is only available for the Rally Rafting Area, and NOT for finger berths (and is in addition to the online booking discount).

Rally Leader: Noel Cockle

Yarmouth Rally (26 Sep 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Yarmouth Rally

Saturday 26th September

HW Portsmouth 17:25 hrs 4.7m

Berths booked on the main walkashore pontoons in Yarmouth
Suggest pre-dinner drinks at the Royal Solent Yacht Club
Dinner booked at the Wheatsheaf Restaurant at 19:30 hrs.

Rally leader: Jan Baynham

Port Hamble (10 Oct 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Port Hamble

Saturday, 10th October

Final 2026 Rally.

HW Portsmouth 12:04 hrs 4.8m

Berths booked in Port Hamble (MDL)
Dinner at The Victory Inn
Organiser: Andrew Barlow