The weather in October can be very changeable, so it is always of some concern what we would be faced with on the day of the Hamble Rally. As it was, Saturday saw fair winds with some threatening clouds, but the rain stayed away, allowing all the boats to arrive at Universal Marina dry, although it was a little chilly.
We had 9 boats attend the rally, Lookin Foor Kloos and Aloni from Lymington, Jurate, Vertigo and Wenimbi from Portsmouth, Asante, Amazing Grace and the Samms arrived by car and Blue Lighting made the epic journey of about 200 meters from their home berth.
As is tradition with Maxi Rallies, we had pre dinner drinks and nibbles. Before heading to Banana Wharf Restaurant for dinner. On arrival at the restaurant, we received a warm greeting and were directed to the upper deck dining area where we were served more wine and great food, enjoyed by all.
This was the final rally of the 2024 sailing season and we will look forward to meeting up again next season.
The first Rally of the 2025 season will be to Marchwood Yacht Club on the weekend of 29th / 30th March, when we will also hold the Maxi Owners Association AGM.
Launched in 2000 UK VAT paid – Located in Poole Dorset
This is a rare opportunity to purchase a Maxi 1100 in Flag Blue Awlgrip finish
This fast well equipped family cruiser from Maxi Yachts designed by Pelle Peterson and built by Nimbus in Sweden. She was launched in 2000 she has been with current fastidious owners for over 16 years. The current owners have sailed her extensively around the south coast in this seaworthy boat. Capable in any sea and wind conditions, this boat is fast and practical. From any angle she is a good-looking family cruiser with sleek lines and attractive colouring.
Full details are on the Yacht Market web site:-
Phone or email Jamie Pride
ph 07775 995 997
Email jamie@pride.me.uk
The weather was very changeable in the run up to the Cowes Maxi rally with some forecasting strong winds to come in on the way back but it did not put any of the Maxis off and in the end, it was far more benign that expected.
The sail to Cowes was very pleasant with a 8-10kn westerly breeze and quite warm. 8 Maxis were alongside in Cowes Yacht Haven by the end of the afternoon, these were: Lookin Foor Kloos, Leda of Hamble, Aloni, Asante, Maxi Magic, Amazing Grace, Blue Lightning and Wenimbi.
We had the traditional pontoon party at 6pm where we were joined also by Bill and Sue McFarlane who arrived by ferry, leaving Out of the Blue on her Cowes mooring. We made a good impression on Carolyn’s nibbles and the drinks before heading off to the Island Sailing Club for dinner. They looked after us very well.
Wednesday greeted us with some very heavy showers meaning that some of the early departures to catch the west going tide got very wet! Frankie and Jamie Pride heading for Poole said they had all seasons in a day – no wind to 25kn, rain and sunshine.
The next rally is on the Hamble on 12 – 13th October where we look forward to meeting up again.
Please find below a link to the Maxi 1100 Electrics manual
https://maxiowners.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Maxi-1100-Manual-Electrics.pdf
