Other Club News:

The 2024 AGM in November confirmed that Estela will be based north of Dubrovnik (Croatia) at a temporary ‘home port’ marina for at least the first half of 2025. (This model is used periodically which is appealing to those who do not want the hassle of helping with a sequential cruise.) Sequential cruising will probably commence towards the end of 2025 with the intention of heading west toward Spain and then potentially spending the winter in the warm temperatures of the Canary and other Atlantic islands.
An inflation related increase to fees have been made for the 2025 season; figures at various websites (see below) have been updated.

FCC’s 25th Anniversary Lunch was held in October 2024 near Tewkesbury. Members, past, present and future were present. Thanks go to member Mike P for organising.

July 2024 – FCC is now advertising on both CrewSeekers and YachtFractions. See https://www.crewseekers.net/opportunities/24148-opportunities-with-the-fleet-cruising-club/ and
https://yacht-fractions.co.uk/boat/1794/

May 2024 – Estela reaches Kefalonia from the Aegean via the Corinth Canal. She is in great shape and provided some excellent sailing in varied, sometimes strong, winds. The crew have provided some photos, some of which are now in the ‘Documents – Photo Selection’ area. There are more to come.

29 Apr 2024 – Additional videos uploaded to the website on how to prepare & use the storm jib.

25 Apr 2024 – New website launches with new features including ‘Cruise Plans’ calendar and familiarisation videos. Members; please update your profile.

23 Apr 2024 – Committee meeting solicits cruising plans for the 2nd half of 2024 including winter and into 2025.

8 Apr 2024 – A shakedown sail kicks off the 2024 sailing season, starting at Lavrion Marina, near Athens.

Commodore’s Newsletters are available to members in the ‘documents’ section of this website.