Programme Autumn 2014
October 8th |
Tom Cunliffe Pilot Cutters Under Sail Pilot cutters were amongst the most seaworthy and beautiful craft ever built. Distinguished yachtsman Tom Cunliffe explains what brought them such an enviable reputation. More details |
October 15th |
John FranklinSt Peter’s to Saint Pierre Commodore of the OCC and GXSA member, John will tell us about recent cruising with his wife Jenny in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland in their yacht, Al Shaheen. More details |
October 22nd |
Bill CummingScottish Clippers Maritime historian Bill Cumming describes the development of these fast trading merchant ships built in Scotland from the late 18th century. More details |
October 29th |
Jonathan LewisAround the UK in the motor boat Gralian. Distinguished film maker Jonathan Lewis describes the restoration of motor cruiser Gralian and the experience of cruising in the Baltic and round the UK. More details |
November 5th |
Gil SharpClipper Round the World Yacht Race – A Grandmother realises her racing dreams. Gil Sharp describes the joy and deprivation of the Clipper race, including the Southern Ocean, the Sydney to Hobart race and the North Atlantic. More details |
November 12th |
Tim BarkerBipolar Cruising – The Adventures of Mina2 from the Arctic to the AntarcticMina2 is one of the few amateur yachts to have sailed into both the Arctic Circle and down to Antarctica. Storms, ice and great scenery.. More details |
November 19th |
Sara Atkinson Sea Biscuits and Lido Cakes
What it took to leave family, friends and a job to travel from Herne Hill to Barbados and how it was worth every minute. More details |
November 26th |
Roger TaylorCreating and Sailing an Arctic Mini-cruiser Roger Taylor describes the re-construction of Mingming II, an Achilles 24, for high latitude sailing and describes her maiden voyage. More details |
December 3rd |
Cast Off for Christmas
Festive evening of short talks by GXSA members Mulled wine, mince pies and other treats – a little earlier than usual this year |
December 10th |
Bob SheptonThe North West Passage – twice. Madness? 2013 Apollo/Yachting Journalists’ Association Yachtsman of the year, Bob Shepton returns to tell us about his latest exploits and his new book – Addicted to Adventure. More details |