Annabel J
Phil Cogdell and his crew, look forward
to meeting you and ensuring that you have a very special holiday.
The expected arrival and
departure time is 4PM on both days
unless otherwise specified.
On arrival please contact the
skipper on the number above and you will be met at the Rising Sun PH (Warsash)
or Bugle PH (Hamble). You will be
transported by launch to Annabel J on her mid-river mooring where you will meet
other guests and crew.
Depending on weather conditions
and other criteria, Annabel J may sail that evening so please try to arrive
promptly.
If you would like friends and relatives to track our progress, please ask them to click on the link at the bottom of the Annabel J web site home page. Our position is automatically tracked by this site.
About The Ship:
Annabel J is an interpretation of
the legendary Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter; designed to patrol in the jaws of
the Bristol Channel. These hardy cutters were necessarily fast,
easily handled by a man and a boy and seaworthy. Annabel J was built in 1996 and is based on
an original Pilot Cutter ‘Margerite T’.
Annabel J is constructed in Steel and is fitted out as a luxury yacht. Below decks she is a haven of beautiful deep
polished mahogany, elegant upholstery and cut glass. She is equipped with the latest navigational
equipment, a heater, hot running water and even electric flush toilets! She will look after you in style.
Construction:
Built in 1996 by A P Appledore (Falmouth). Fitted out by Bridgend Boat Co, Newton
Ferrers. Steel Hull, teak decks and cockpit. 5 sails include: Main sail, Main top sail, Stay sail, Jib and
jib top sail. Tiller steering and a very
fast and seaworthy yacht.
Below decks:
Luxury interior with large
comfortable bunks accommodating 8 guests and 2 crew. She has a 3 berth cabin (1 double) and 5
berths in the saloon. There are 2
toilets, heating, and hot and cold water
She carries Radar, GPS, VHF, and
AIS and is fully approved by the MCA as a charter vessel.
All yachts have very limited
storage space and AJ is no exception.
Please limit yourself to one small soft bag without wheels. Suitcases are strictly forbidden.
What to bring:
- Sleeping
Bag, distinctive pillow case (pillows are provided)
- Sun
hat
- Gloves
- Warm
clothes – Thermal underwear and fleeces a warm hat and scarf
- Non-slip
deck shoes or trainers and sailing wellies if you have them.
- Swim
suit, suntan lotion, sunglasses
- Wash
kit and towel
- RYA
log book if you have one
- For
voyages of more than 3 days – passport and European medical card
- Seasick
Tablets
- Foul
weather gear is supplied so no need to bring your own.
Included:
Meals and soft drinks taken on
board; loan of good quality waterproofs; automatic life jackets.
Not Included:
No voyage would be complete
without visiting the superb pubs and restaurants; so some meals may be taken
ashore. The cost of these meals and
drinks ashore is not covered by your voyage fee. Transport to and from the ports of
embarkation. Travel Insurance.
Drinking during the day is
strongly discouraged, however once tucked up on a mooring for the night, one of
the first jobs is to crack open a bottle to celebrate sundown and the end of
another lovely day’s sail. AJ carries a
stock of wine and beer which can be purchased at reasonable cost, or you can
bring your own.
Skipper:
Phil Cogdell – Ex Royal Navy has
sailed all of his life and has extensive experience of coastal and ocean
sailing.
Involvement Level:
Hands-on sailing, watch-keeping on
longer voyages, navigation if you wish, some food preparation and washing up.
How to find us if joining in the Solent:
Public Transport
Hamble station is approx 1 mile
outside of the town. A bus or Taxi can
be used to complete the journey to the Hamble town centre. Phone the skipper on arrival and you will be
picked up at the Town Quay near the Bugle PH to take you out to the boat. If you wish to use a Taxi, we recommend
pre-booking as there is no taxi rank at the station. Tel 02380406633
By Road.
·
From the west, take the Hamble turning J8
(A3024) from the M27 and turn right. At
the first roundabout take the first exit (A27) towards Bursledon. After 3 miles, at the top of a hill turn
right into Barnes Lane,
signposted Warsash. At the T junction
turn right into Brook Lane. After 0.7 miles, take the 3rd exit
off the roundabout into Shore Road. You will pass a large car park on your right
where you will eventually park, but for now follow the road around to the left
and park in the short-stay car park opposite the Rising Sun PH. Parking is free
in Warsash!!
·
From the East, take the Fareham West turning J9
and turn left. At the first roundabout
take the 5th exit (A27). At
the 3rd roundabout take the 1st exit towards
Warsash. At the next roundabout turn
right into Brook Lane.
Accommodation
If you would like to stay before or after your voyage, here is a
selection of reasonable cost local B&Bs.
We have not personally tried these; please let us know if any are
unsuitable.
·
Twin Oaks 3 Upper Northam Road, Hedge End, SO30 4EA Tel: 01489 690054
·
The Spinnaker Bridge Road, Lower Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 7EB
Tel: 01489572123 Fax: 01489 577394
· Strawberry Cottage Shamblehurst Manor, Old
Shamblehurst Lane, Hedge End, SO302RX Tel: 01489 795289 Mobile: 07889 630649
·
Steeple Court Farm Church Lane, Botley,
SO30 2EQ Tel: 01489 788738 or 01489 798824
- Solent View 361 Warsash Road,
Titchfield Common, Fareham, Hampshire,
PO14 4LL Tel: 01489 582666 Fax: 01489 588277
- Montana
Guest House 90 Lower
Northam Road, Hedge End, Southampton
SO30 4FT Tel/Fax: 01489782797
- Farthings
School Lane, Hamble, SO31
4JD Tel: 023 8045 2009