Autumn 2008
A life on the Ocean Wave – John GoodeCruising past, present and future – a light-hearted talk putting across a few serious messages. John is the ex-editor of Sailing Today, Principal of the Southern Sailing School, and has responsibility for the Special Features for National Boat Shows Limited. |
Women who built warships – Helen DoeDuring the Napoleonic wars two of the yards supplying urgently-needed ships to the Royal Navy were run by widows and one of these yards on the Thames was one of the largest businesses in the country. Hear how Mrs Barnard and Mrs Ross managed their complex businesses and dealt with the important officers of the Navy Board. |
My Favourite AnchorageSix club members will describe one of their favourite overnight stopping places, which might even be an anchorage! Please bring your ‘cockpit nibbles’ to enhance the illusion of a relaxing evening spent swinging at anchor. |
Pilotage in the Port of London and elsewhere
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A year at sea – Malta to the Caribbean
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To Russia with Love – Jonathan WalmsleyJonathan describes his cruise from the East Coast of the UK in his Shipman 28 with his all girl crew to St Petersburg in Russia. Highlights include being shot at by the Polish border authorities and running into a Baltic port without an engine in a full gale. |
Arctic Circle & Iceland – almost – and back, single-handed
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Weather, IT and Gipsy Moth IVAndrew Eccleston of the University of Plymouth and weather adviser to Gypsy Moth IV will give an academic’s view of yachting. |
Going West slowly: Falmouth to the Canaries – Simon FraserSimon returns to describe Falmouth to the Canaries in two leisurely summer cruises. Ten weeks meandering into Spanish Rias and down the Portuguese coast to Lagos for the winter of 2006, then on to Madeira and the Canaries in 2007 |
Cast off for ChristmasOur traditional members’ evening of yarns, light entertainment and mince pies ahead of the Christmas break. |