Charity Cruise from St Bees, Cumbria to Ramsey, Isle of Man on Monday August 30th 10am

Trip Details.

The trip from St Bees to Ramsey is a 30 mile crossing. We'll be going there and back in a day (Monday August 30th) with a refuelling stop (for those that need it) @ Ramsey in the Isle of Man. Read this entire page and if you are interested contact Carl McNicholas to confirm your interest.

Then download the Sponsorship form as either a Microsoft Word Document or Adobe PDF.

Directions can be found on this page.

Things you'll need.

1) Your ski. In a condition such that you'll make it there and back. The obvious stuff like full with fuel and oil. We would advise bringing a spare set of spark plugs, fire extinguisher, a small tool kit and first aid kit.
2) A tow rope just in case!
2) Drinking Water, food. It'll be hard work if conditions aren't brilliant.
3) Appropriate Clothing. Nuff Said. Life Jacket, Suit, Goggles, Gloves, Boots etc.
4) Is your ski datatagged? If not get it done, its not expensive. It would make life easier for us as we can identify you by your datatag number.
5) Flares, mobile phone. We will be carrying them and also have a VHF Radio and its looking like we'll have a safety boat to come with us.
6) Booze? Not till later!

WCWC

You will also need to read the local rules below.

St Bees Specific Rules

1) Park up in car park at the top of the slipway, get kitted up and prepare the ski prior to launch.

2) The local bylaws and code of conduct must be followed. These are:-

a) Launch and retrieve craft with care and vacate the slipway area as quickly as possible.

b) Trailers may be parked at the top of beach area to the left of the slipway, ensure that the slipway and beach area is clear to allow the lifeboat unhindered access at all times.

c) Parking of cars on the beach is NOT allowed.

3. No fuel to be stored on beach.

4. When driving onto beach, be alert for other beach users.

5. Speed limit maximum of 8 nautical miles per hour within distance of 100 metres of the LOW TIDE mark.

6. Be aware/courteous of other people on the water or beach.

7. No litter to be left on beach.