Julian
After an unseasonably foggy dawn, a total of nine Maxis made the trip down to Yarmouth in a lively westerly breeze. Given that all the boats were coming from the Solent area, this meant an interesting beat down the western Solent in a wind against tide situation.
The traditional MOA pontoon party started at 6:30 where we were joined by Peter and Joan Lloyd (Walk of Life) who live on the Island and Bob and Nicky from Zuma Blue who were due to sail down but had propellor problems so valiantly made it be car and ferry! We were also joined by Jeff and Lynn from Belgium who just happened to be in Yarmouth on their 1050 Umi.
Dinner was at the Royal Solent Yacht Club where we were looked after extremely well by the very friendly team there. This is always a favourite destination, and a delicious meal was enjoyed by all.
Sunday morning continued to be sunny and breezy and boats set of back to various home ports, this time with the benefit of a more relaxed downwind sail. We saw gusts in the high twenties off Calshot on Asante so were pleased we taken the lazy option of a ‘jib only’ sail home.
Boats attending:-
Asante, Aloni, Blue Lightning, Lapis Lady, Leda of Hamble, Moon Dust, Out of the Blue, Walk of Life (by car), Wild Blue, Windhover and Zuma Blue (by car).
Please see below links to the AGM documents for the meeting 29th March 2025:
Notice of AGM and agenda: https://maxiowners.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/M-O-A-AGM-2025.doc
AGM/Rally invite: https://maxiowners.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/MOA-AGM-RALLY-INVITE-29.03.25.docx
AGM menu: https://maxiowners.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/MYC-Visiting-Club-Menu-2025.pdf
Below are the planned rallies for 2025. For more information on any of the rallies, please contact Steve Harridge on Steve.Harridge@tonygee.com.
In addition:
1 East coast rally, probably based at Shotley, is to be arranged between a couple of our East Coast members. Timing TBA.
2 Gary Heward and / or Graeme Peters to take on another Yealm rally. Timing perhaps in conjunction with the Mylor rally but TBC.
‘Moon Dust’, a Maxi 1050 launched 2002, is for sale priced at £77,500. It is available to view at Ocean Village Southampton.
Further details are available from Network Yacht Brokers at https://www.networkyachtbrokers.com/downloadPDF3.php?yachtid=04618&pos=front
Those interested can contact Rob Powter on rob@tompowter.co.uk or 07770473547
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.