Zeeland 2012 cruise update

Planning and organisation continues for the cruise to Zeeland. Here’s an updated itinerary together with notes on the terrific venues we have found for the three functions we have planned. There is also an interactive google map for you with links to the various ports we will be visiting. And there are some pictures as well.

The itinerary has been slightly re-jigged as follows:

Friday /Saturday 29^th / 30^th June – boats gather in Ostend

Sunday 1^st July – sail from Ostend to Vlissingen

Monday 2^nd July – sail from Vlissingen to Zierikzee

Tuesday 3^rd July – sail from Zierikzee to Goes

Wednesday 4^th July – lay-day in Goes

Thursday 5^th July – sail from Goes to Veere

Friday 6^th July – sail from Veere to Middelburg

Saturday 7^th July – boats depart to home ports

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On Saturday 30th June there will be a reception at the Royal North Sea Yacht Club in Ostend. This will be organised so that crews can get to meet fellow cruise participants and meet old friends from previous Corinthian joint rallies. Skipper and crew registration will take place during the Saturday afternoon and boats will moor in the adjoining basin convenient for the harbour entrance, shops and numerous restaurants.

On Wednesday 4^th July there will be a reception and meal in Goes at the Karel V restaurant. This 16^th century restaurant is situated right on the harbour where we will be mooring our boats. It consists of a number of rooms, each with a different character, there is also an outdoor terrace which we can use if the weather is kind. This should be a memorable evening when we will celebrate US Independence Day (or British Thanksgiving depending on which way you look at it) and it’s intended that crews will inter-mingle so that everyone gets a chance to meet. Wednesday will be a lay-day leaving crews plenty of time to design Independence themed head-gear for the evening – prizes will be awarded! The menu will be seasonal traditional Dutch fare.

On Friday 6^th July the end of rally dinner will be held in the Wandelkerk in Middelburg. Middelburg is a medieval wonder with many buildings dating back to the early 16^th century although most have been subject to some degree of restoration since the damage that they sustained in the 2^nd World War. The Wandelkerk (or “in between church”) is one of these restored buildings. No longer used for religious services the building is now used for exhibitions and cultural events. It is surrounded by spectacular historical buildings and museums making Middelburg one of the must see destinations in Zeeland. A canal surrounds the old town and the compact town centre is well worth exploring by foot or horse drawn carriage. We plan to arrive by early afternoon on the Friday leaving plenty of time for exploring.