NL70 Event Update We wait for the Branch/Club Nominal Rolls to come forward so we can confirm numbers with

suppliers. At the moment we seem to have more cancellations than confirmations. For the die hards, an update. Message from the Naval Attach office in Paris To avoid incurring the intervention of the Marine Nationales finest. I ... recommend clear and unambiguous hoisting of ensigns various, defaced or otherwise! We would further recommend hoisting the courtesy flag as you enter French Territorial waters. Be prepared to be boarded. French customs vessels patrol up to 20km from the coast. The Naval Attache will join us either during the Early Bird icebreaker on 4th or for coffee on 5th June. Documents: Boat Ships registration paper Permit to fly Blue or defaced ensign Proof of VAT status In date pyrotechnics (flares). No out of date flares Insurance policy Motor sailing cone Ships radio licence Name and home port clearly marked on stern Q flag required if last port was non EU (Channel Islands) Red diesel receipts, no fuel in cans Whilst it is a Belgium requirement, seaman like adoption in French Waters will do no harm:- Adequate safety equipment including colored rockets, safety harnesses, compass, lifejackets, fire extinguishers, first aid kit, navigation lights, bilge pump, anchor and tools for the engine. Crew Passports, 6 months currency One crew member to have radio certificate of competency

ICC + CEVNI

Event Attendance Tickets will be handed to your Branch/Club Cruising Representative at the Early Bird Ice Breaker networking session on Wednesday 4th June 2014. All four events are on the same ticket. If not booked the inappropriate function will be deleted. We do not expect you to cut the card into four but to retain for all four events as evidence of entitlement. Last lock in time 07:00 Thursday 5th June 2014 is 07:00. No access on Friday 6th June 2014 We will have transport available should the 1st Mate require additional ships stores. Wednesday/Thursday 4/5th June would be better days to utilise transport. Security restrictions on 6th and coach trip on the 7th limit available time. Other events 5th June 6th June 7th June

17:00 Inauguration of Airborne museum extension 23:00 Twenty four simultaneous fire work displays around Seine Bay 10:00 Service at Bayeux Cathedral 12:20 parachute drop over Arromanche 00:01 Fireworks over Arromanche

Overview of Ouistreham Marina. Fingers now exist along walkway B. Main berthing area will be D with small craft inside. Offered as an aid to berthing. VHF Channel 72 for our communication within the harbour. Canal Lock Caen Fuel A B C D Facilities Office

Ouistreham Lock Openings. NB Period 13:15 to 19:00 0n 5th March is not available to leisure yachts.

Battlefield Locations If like me you struggle to work out which planned events are in the vicinity of Ouistreham this plan of Queen Beach and their objectives may help.

Terry Corner RNSA East Coast Branch 2nd May 2014