1989-H1 – Programme – Spring


SPRING PROGRAMME 1989

Wednesday 11th January

“YACHT PHOTOGRAPHY”

World renowned yachting photographer Keith Beken of Cowes will illustrate their work over three generations.

Wednesday 18th January

OLYMPIC GOLD AT S. KOREA, 1988

Bryn Vaile, who together with Mike Maclntyre won the Olympic Gold Medal, will describe his experiences at the Olympics and their wonderful win in the Star Class.

Wednesday 25th January

THE AMERICA’S CUP 1851 TO DATE

Yachting historian Ian Dear describes the golden age of yachting of the last Century.

Wednesday 1st February

CARIBBEAN CRUISING

Honorary member, Nigel Thomas, will recall and illustrate cruising in the West Indies.

Wednesday 8th February

BENETEAU BOATS

Mr. David Tydemar, Managing Director (U.K.) of Beneteau Boats will give an illustrated talk about their modern range of production boats.

Wednesday 15th February

RESCUE AT SEA

Graham Hall, Honorary Secretary of Bembridge Lifeboat will describe the work of our brave lifeboatmen.

Wednesday 22nd February

“SAFETY AT SEA — A STATE OF MIND.”

John Driscoll, Principal National Coach of the R.Y.A. will discuss the importance of preparing yourself and then your boat.

Wednesday 1st March

POWER GENERATION

Eric Kingsley of Telesonic Marine Ltd will compare the various options open to yachtsmen of generating electricity on small boats.

Wednesday 8th March

THE FRENCH CANALS

Hugh McKnight, author of ‘Cruising French Waterways’ will tell us of the plea­sures of exploring rural France by boat.

Wednesday 15th March

“AGM AND FILM OF THE CALEDONIAN CANAL”

An illustrated cruise through the C.C. from Inverness to Fort William.

Friday 17th March

ANNUAL DINNER

The Association Dinner will be held at the Leander Club, Henley. Admission by ticket available from the Hon. Secretary

 


Leave a Reply