SPRING PROGRAMME 1990
Wednesday 10th January |
EXPLORING THE SCILLIESClub member David Lane will pilot you to these enchanting islands with their wealth of natural and historic interests. |
Wednesday 17th January |
CLOSE QUARTER HANDLINGAlison Noice, principal of the Westerley Sea School, will discuss techniques of manoeuvring, mooring and anchoring. |
Wednesday 24th January |
IS SHE WELL FOUND?Peter Tier, Chairman of the Yacht Builders, Designers and Surveyors Association, provides an insight into yacht surveying with cautionary tales. |
Wednesday 31st January |
5,400 MILES IN “SALAL”, A GOLDEN HIND 31Ruth Clements and Ted Long illustrate with slides and film this epic trip from England to Vancouver B.C. via Panama and Hawaii. |
Wednesday 7th February |
CRUISING THE RIAS OF N.W. SPAIN, ABOARD SKYJACK 11Gp. Cpt. Bastard returns to describe yet another fascinating cruise. |
Wednesday 14th February |
DEVELOPEMENTS IN SAIL REEFING SYSTEMSTim Drew, a rigger (formerly with Sadler’s) will discuss recent develope- ments in reefing systems and the sails as they affect cruising yachts. |
Wednesday 21st February |
WHICH TACK?Yachtmaster examiner John Cawsey will describe how to develop one’s ‘ navigational skills and improve the sailing performance of the average cruising yacht. |
Wednesday 28th February |
FIT FOR THE PURPOSE?Club members Archie Annan and Robert Smith will each talk about selecting and equipping their yachts – one for extended cruising and the other for off-shore racing. |
Wednesday 7th March |
CRUISING CORSICAMatthew and Fiona Flynn of Sun Sail will illustrate this magnificent cruising area and recount their experiences as flotilla tenders. |
Saturday 10th March |
SATURDAY SPECIAL, DIESEL ENGINESJohn Chapman of Volvo/Penta U.K. will give a talk on the principles of the diesel engine and follow this with a practical demonstration on maintenance. A snack lunch will be available. |
Wednesday 14th March |
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING:Followed by a video film on Whitbread 1989/90. |
Saturday 17th March |
THE ASSOCIATION ANNUAL DINNER:at the Bellhouse Hotel, Beaconsfield, guest speaker Bill Giles |