SPRING PROGRAMME 1999
Wednesday 6th January |
THE UPS AND DOWNS OF OCEAN RACING.John Chittenden describes the ups & downs of racing both ways around the world. |
Wednesday 13th January |
FERRY TO THE FALKLANDS.Master Mariner, Capt Chris Clark, recounts events in 1982 when his •cross channel ferry was requisitioned to help recapture the Falklands. |
Wednesday 20th January. |
THE WHITBREAD ON BRUNEL SYNERGIEStuart Quarrie on racing in the Whitbread on a low budget – only $4.5m. |
Wednesday 27th January |
HISTORY BENEATH THE SEA.The maritime archaeology of the Solent area by Brian Sparks and Gary Momber of the Hants and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology. |
Wednesday 3rd February |
FIRST AID AT SEA.Dr. Robert Hadley advises on the First Aid Kit and how to use it plus dealing with head injuries. |
Saturday 6th February |
R.Y.A. FIRST AID PART II.The remainder of the course for the R.Y.A. First Aid certificate which includes dealing with emergencies. |
Wednesday 10th February |
A TRIBUTE TO BRITANNIA.John Godfrey describes Britannia’s last voyage to Portsmouth and her decommissioning. |
Wednesday 17th February |
AROUND THE WORLD THE WRONG WAY.Glyn Hughes, Association member, relates his experiences on the B.T. Challenge. |
Wednesday 24th February |
OWL TO IRELAND.Peter Bruce on cruising to Southern Ireland and a visit to anchorages known and less well known. |
Saturday 27th February |
COOKERY FOR SAILORS.A practical course on preparing one-pot meals. |
Wednesday 3rd March |
THE RIGHT BOAT FOR THE RIGHT JOB.James Jermain, of Yachting Monthly, discusses the alternatives. |
Saturday 6th March |
OUTBOARDSA practical course on servicing small outboards. |
Wednesday 10th March |
ALONE ACROSS THE ATLANTIC – AGAIN!Following her recent success in the Route du Rhum, Ellen MacArthur returns to recount her latest adventures. |
Wednesday 17th March |
A.G.M. |
Saturday 20th March |
ANNUAL DINNER AND PRIZE GIVING. |