Arethusa Cruising 2004

John Duff's member-organised cruising provides a mix of day sailing and passages on board "Arethusa", a Bowman 40 foot cutter. The boat is well equipped and coded for cruising. It has new working sails, good downwind sails and comfortable berths for up to 5 crew.

Many LCSC members have joined John for one or more legs of his cruises. See the reports of the 2002 Norway cruise and the 2003 Brittany/Med cruise to find out about their experiences and get a feel for how the boat is run.

In 2004 the cruises will first take Arethusa from Menorca to the South of France-Corsica-Sardinia and back to Menorca. Later in the season there will be cruising around the Balearics. Both cruises offer great sailing among some of the most attractive Mediterranean island scenery together with great anchorages and swimming possibilities.

Cost will be around Ł150 per week plus share of food, diesel and berthing. If you are interested either contact John or meet him at the club house on Tuesday nights.

CRUISE No 1

Corsica and Sardinia via the South of France. The itinerary is planned in 2 week sections but shorter and longer periods are possible.

WEEK NUMBER	DATES	ITINERARY	PASSAGES/DAY SAILING
1 & 2	1-15 MAY	MAHON-SOUTH OF FRANCE-CORSICA	250M PASSAGE AND DAY SAILING
3	15-22 MAY	CORSICA	DAY SAILING
4	22-29 MAY	CORSICA TO SARDINIA	DAY SAILING
5	29 MAY-5 JUNE	SARDINIA -round the island or more gentle day sailing around the Emerald Coast - depends on the crew!	60m passages and day sailing
6	5-12 JUNE		60m passages and day sailing
7 & 8	12-26 JUNE	SARDINIA-CORSICA-BALEARICS	250M PASSAGE AND DAY SAILING

HIGHLIGHTS

Passages of various lengths over 60nm giving a good chance to develop experience towards yachtmaster or to skipper with supervision
Day sailing with a good mix of wild anchorages, medieval town harbours and marinas.
Some of the most attractive quiet anchorages with great swimming. Outstanding islands between Corsica and Sardinia, Emerald Coast, and Menorca calas.
Fantastic island sailing in Balearics with some outstanding cove anchorages and mountain scenery.

CRUISE No. 2

Later in the season, cruising the Balearics between Menorca, Majorca, Ibiza and Formentera. The cruise will be split into 4 10 day sections using cheap one way flights to and from the UK.

SECTION	DATES	ITINERARY	INVOLVES
1	10-20 SEPT	MENORCA, MAJORCA, IBIZA AND FORMENTERA	PASSAGES c. 60NM AND DAY SAILING
2	20 SEPT- 1 OCT	IBIZA, FORMENTERA, MAJORCA	PASSAGES c 40 NM AND DAY SAILING
3	2-9 OCT	MAJORCA CIRCUIT	DAY SAILING
4	9-16 OCT	MENORCA CIRCUIT	DAY SAILING

HIGHLIGHTS

The July/August crowds have gone and the water is at its warmest. This is a great chance to enjoy passages or short day sailing in one of the best island environments. It includes the Menorca calas, Majorca Marine Park and delightful bays in Ibiza. Forget about the image of Majorca from the media!!
Each cruise can be shaped to the experience of the crew