Brighton
Lyme Bay Portland English ChannelWightIsle of
Start Pt0 25nm
‘I was delighted to discover an overwhelming sense of professionalism onboard ’START
Plymouth BrixhamFINISHConditions were lively and sunshine was soon replaced by cloud and rain CHART: MAXINE HEATHThe crew (L-R): Stewart (club commodore), Andrea, Werner, and in front, Liz and Philip
JANUARY 2016 http://www.yachtingmonthly.com 47HOME WATERSÔWe made our way from the tranquility of the
marina out into the pot-black, forbidding seaÕdiscover an overwhelming sense of professionalism on board. Stewart, an RYA Yachtmaster, is a founder member and current commodore of the club
with many years of cruising and racing experience. He and Philip were calm, enthusiastic and sympathetic towards their fellow owners and guests. Stewart
stressed that Brighton Belle SC takes safety very seriously and a detailed briefing was followed by an order for all crew to wear lifejackets for the duration
of the trip, due to the unfavourable weather forecast.up by a group of enthusiasts six years Brighton Belle Sailing Club was set
ago as a non-profit ownership scheme. They discovered that they could own a share of an Oyster 55 for the price of an ageing Westerly Centaur or Sadler 25,
for example, and offer a ‘pay-as-you-go Oyster sailing’ opportunity to their members and guests.For a one-off joining fee of £4,000,
Brighton Belle SC members become