MEDITERRANEAN CRUISING

Travel along with GXSA members David and Gill Lane as they cruise from the Rhone to Rhodes.

COMMON SENSE ELECTRICS AND ELECTRONICS IN BOATS

Matthew Walker and Mike McAllister of Mainstream Marine Electronics will discuss a practical approach to everyday electrics.

“THE YACHTSMAN” AND THE BREST CLASSIC RALLY 1992

Tom Cunliffe, editor of The Yachtsman founded in 1891, will discuss its relaunching and introduce us to some of the magnificent classic vessels at the Brest Rally.

A VERY RUM PUNCH

Association members Mavis and Alun Roberts will talk light-heartedly about their chartering in the Caribbean.

SPRING CRUSADER

Ex-Association member Douglas Horton will describe his transition from dinghy to cruiser sailing which included a flotilla delivery passage from Yugoslavia to Turkey.

ROPES THEIR TYPES AND RECOMMENDED USES

Mark Durbidge of Marlow Ropes will talk on the manufacture and recommended uses of ropes together with a demonstration of splicing.

IRISH WATERS CRUISING

W.M. (Winkle) Nixon the well-known cruising correspondent of Yachting World will take us to Irish waters with the aid of slides.

PILOTAGE IN CREEKS AND HARBOURS

John Goode Principal of the Southern Sailing School and author of the “Let’s do it under sail” articles will give us hints for sailing in close waters.

WORKING SAIL

Irene is a 1907 West Country trading ketch and the last working survivor of a vast fleet. Dr. Leslie Morrish will tell us about the history of Irene and her new career.

SATURDAY SPECIAL – VISIT TO COASTGUARD AT LEE ON SOLENT

To apply for this headquarters visit please put your name on the notice board form. Numbers are limited so follow up with Peter Upcher.

AGM AND FILM

The Annual General Meeting will be followed by a film or video—title to be announced.

THE ASSOCIATION DINNER

The Annual Dinner will be held at the Bull Hotel, Gerrards Cross. Admission to members and guests by reservation only via Paul Harper