Programme Spring 2014
January 8th |
Invaders, Explorers and Shipbuilders – Jeremy Batch Entertaining account of early ship building on the Thames and Medway plus … Why was the Archbishop of Canterbury murdered at Greenwich Yacht Club? How did the Dutch sneak up the Medway to raid Chatham and how did Olaf the Viking make London Bridge fall down? |
January 15th |
Shackleton: Death or Glory – CANCELLED
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January 22nd |
Keep Turning Left: Job Done! – Dylan WinterBy making films from a small boat and visiting the harbours, estuaries and shallow spots other UK circumnavigators sweep past, Dylan Winter captures the real feeling of sailing. The highways and byways of the East coast as far north as the Firth of Forth provide an enjoyable evening of great films, wit and chat. |
January 29th |
A Tale of Two Cities – Martin & Shân AlexanderUps and downs of the participation of Spirit of Avalon in the 2012 Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant fleet in London and crossing the Channel in 2013 to explore the Seine to Paris and beyond. Presented together with accompanying GXSA members: Ben Benest, Roger Havelock and Philip Young. More Details… |
February 5th |
Port of London Authority and role of the Harbour Master
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February 12th |
Round Britain with the Old Gaffers – Sue LewisNot all the boats were old, or even gaff–rigged, but twenty boats sailed round Britain last summer to celebrate 50 years of the Old Gaffers Association, of which Sue is Secretary. Sue and her husband Howard sailed on their gaff cutter Bonify; good experiences, photos and tips. |
February 19th |
Butterflies, Bulls and Blarney – John & Freda AndrewsReturning for a third presentation of Qwyver’s remarkable 6 year sail round the world, John and Freda focus this time on Islands in the North Atlantic, which make a splendid finale to their voyage. We can think of going to some of these places too! |
February 26th |
Through University on a 23ft boat, sailing near and far
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March 5th |
Pierhead Painters – Claudia MyattThe story of the 19th century harbour–side artists who earned a living by painting ships as they anchored and then selling the paintings to the ship’s captains. Accomplished artist Claudia Myatt explains from an artist’s and a sailor’s viewpoint. |
March 12th |
AGM, followed by Rallies and Events 2013 – Stuart GauntA whistle stop tour through the GXSA social events from 2013 and a look forward to our plans for summer 2014. Enjoy re–living the fun and experiences, or see what you missed.
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