Hamble - Premier Universal & Swanwick 2 nights

RALLY INFORMATION

Universal and Swanwick Marinas are both part of the Premier family at the top of the vibrant Hamble River.  Enjoy tranquil riverside walks or simply relax and soak up the vibrant marinas' atmosphere.

The rally will be based at Universal (primarily) and Swanick marinas. Both are run by Premier so Port Solent based boats and indeed any other Premier marina berth holder should be free of charge, depending on how many in-year freebies have already been take; it’s a 15-20 min walk between marinas - due to berth availability on the day, vessels will be allocated either to Swanwick or Universal by Premier Marinas at Universal

Both marinas have excellent facilities ashore. 

Earliest Arrival Time   13:00 

Social Programme

Friday 5th

Welcoming party @ 1800, BYO drinks, nibbles will be provided, own arrangements thereafter. Universal’s pontoons are narrow and unsuitable for a large group to socialise. If the weather cooperates, it’ll be held on marina complex’s ‘meadow,’ if its inclement, it’ll be a covered cockpit serial.

A riverside walk to the Jolly Sailor (of ‘Howard’s Way’ fame). Own arrangements for lunch, return when ready. Muster outside Mermaids Coffee Shop @ 1100.

1815 - Dinner at the Riverside Social

Starter

• Salt & Pepper Squid, Crispy Seaweed, Crispy Chilli Oil
• Prawn Izakaya, Tiger Prawns, Avocado, Sesame Miso Dressing, Sekura Cress
• Confit Chicken & Smoked pancetta Arancini, Ceasar Dressing, Shaved Parmesan
• Plum Tomato & Basil Bruschetta, Olive Oil Croutes, Aged Balsamic, Smoked Salt (GF & V available)

Main

• Pan Roast Fillet Of Cod, Nduja & Prawn Croquette, Crushed New Potatoes, Wye Valley Asparagus, Lobster Sauce
• Slow Cooked Blade of Hampshire Beef, Creamed Koffmann Potatoes, Tender stem broccoli, Smoked Pancetta, Beef Tallow Shallots (GF)
• Chicken Schnitzel, Fine Bean & Shallotte Salad, Fried Burford Brown Egg, Harissa Mayonnaise, Koffmann Fries
• New Forest & Chestnut Mushroom Risotto, Parmesan (GF & V available)

Dessert

• Glazed Lemon Tart, Italian Meringue, Raspberry (V)
• Warm Chocolate Brownie, Vanilla Ice-Cream, Fudge, Chocolate Popping Candy (V)
• Selection Of New Forest Ice-Cream & Sorbets (V)(GF)
• Selection Of Cheeses, Chutney, Carr’s Water Biscuits, Celery & Grapes (V &GF available)

2 Courses @ £38.00; 3 Courses @ £48.00

Note, a 10% Discretionary Service Charge will be added to your bill

Sunday 7th

The highlight of the rally, a tour of Swanick’s ‘Brickworks Museum,’ the last remaining Victorian steam driven brickworks in the UK. An earlier than usual opening time of 1000 has been negotiated together with a tour guide. There’s a café for refreshment post tour and both marinas are content for us to leave circa 1400 by which time the ebb will be well underway. Muster outside Mermaids coffee Shop @ 0915. https://thebrickworksmuseum.org/

Payment : 

Premier Berth holders can use their free nights, Otherwise the marina will issue an invoice a week before arrival which will state payment terms.

Harbour Contact Information:

Universal Ch 80 or 01489 574272

Swanick Ch 80 or 01489 884081

Navigation:

Beware of the busy channel up the Hamble and very fast out-flow approx 2 hours after HW.

Further details can be found here https://www.premiermarinas.com/UK-Marina-locations/Universal-Marina/Contact-Universal/Getting-to-Universal-Marina

Tidal Data

Standard Port - Southampton

Double High Water occurs at or near Springs and there is a stand which can last as long as two hours at other times.

Skippers unfamiliar with the Hamble should note the double high tide (or stand) means the ebb tide has to complete its cycle in 3-4 hours instead of the usual 5 + hours resulting in the ebb rate being significantly greater than the preceding flood tide. Great care should be exercised when manoeuvring on the first flush of the ebb especially during or close to Springs.

5 Sep HW1007 4.1m - LW1608 1.6m  Sp -4

7 Sep HW1124 4.5m - LW1728 0.9m Sp -2

N.A.B. The guide to ‘Good Rally Etiquette’

See www.psyc.uk.com/PSYC-Rally-Etiquette for full etiquette details