RALLY INFORMATION
Join us for Part 1 of the PSYC Rally Extravaganza 2026 at Lymington.
This is 4 rallies linked to make one long continuous event. You may wish to join us for 1 or 2 nights, perhaps do a couple of nights then depart and rejoin at a later time, or take in all 4 rallies, the choice is yours!
Lymington river and its approaches offer a peaceful haven for boats, a beautiful river and harbour area, with friendly and professional service to all. Be aware this is a rafting rally and alongside moorings cannot be guaranteed.
The historic market town is full of interesting shops, designer boutiques, pubs, cafes, restaurants and a town museum.
Port Details
VHF Channel: 66
Earliest Time of Arrival: 1300
Berth Booking: PSYC will book your berth
Berth Payment: In Advance direct to Lymington (see below note)
Harbour Website: https://lymingtonharbour.co.uk/
Note: Registrants will receive an email invoice with instructions for advance payment of their Dan Bran Booking directly from Lymington Harbour Authority. Payment can be delayed until 15th August but must be made at least 48 hours before arrival day.
Rally Leader: Alison & Martin Edwards
Registration Closes: 10th August (or when pre-booked berthing is full)
Social Programme
Itinerary:
Tuesday 18th
18:00 Welcome Drinks on the Pontoon close to Pikorua (bring your own drink).
No formal activity on first night.
Wednesday 19th
11:30 Walk to Keyhaven
Join us for a walk along the Solent Way through the Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve to Keyhaven. In good weather you might choose to bring a picnic, take the opportunity to catch the little ferry to Hurst Castle or perhaps buy a pint at the Gun Inn.
19:00 for 19:30 PSYC Rally Dinner at the Royal Lymington Yacht Club.
RLYC_PSYC_Menu_2026.pdf
Advance menu choices required, Payment on the Night.
Note: Anyone who is unable to attend and fails to notify the venue at least 48 hours before the event will be liable for a £20 per head cancellation charge.
Thursday 20th
Free Day - Shopping in Lymington. No formal activities.
18:00 The Mayflower Inn - Meet up in the garden of the Mayflower for an informal social drink and perhaps buy yourself a Pizza from their new outdoor Pizza Oven.
Friday 21st
Depart by 11am (if registered for part 2 to Poole or your own itinerary
Skippers heading to Poole should note that HW Lymington is 05.49hrs https://lymingtonharbour.co.uk/calendar-of-tide-times/
All registrants agree to abide by the "NAB Guide to Rally Etiquette" and the "PSYC Event Registration Policy" as detailed in the below links:
