GXSA members sailed to new locations between Le Havre in the east and Trebeurden in Brittany and there are many good stories to tell.

Among the thousands of shipwrecks in the Thames, Rob will tell us about a sunken Roman cargo ship, a mysterious sinking during the Cold War, a ship sinking that shocked Samuel Pepys and an update on the ship full of explosives that is still there…

Kevin qualified as a diver while in the RAF and subsequently established TechDive, doing ship salvage and commercial diving in Africa and the Middle East. His hobby became a full- time job and he has published several books and numerous articles on shipwrecks

Tim is a Climate Change consultant and has served as Senior Climate Change Advisor at the Environment Agency. His talk will consider how we can plan for major changes in sea level that may affect the UK, for example flood prevention, shipping, fisheries and tourism.

We hear about ocean current collapse, tipping points, conveyor shutdown, marine life at risk but what is really going in our oceans and how will it affect us and other parts of the world? Professor Ansorge will separate the science from the spin.

Jon has a strong racing history in the Royal Ocean Racing Club series races, campaigning a Sigma 38 named Vitesse. He successfully finished the Fastnet Race several times in recent years in demanding conditions and will tell us about what it takes to compete at this level.

Annie began creating content for Lighthouse Explorers while completing her degree in Archaeology. They uncover the legends and lesser-known stories behind these incredible coastal landmarks, including the people who built, tended, and lived alongside them.

Dave served in the Met, where he was a Diver and skippered Police vessels on the Thames. He is now busy refitting his Moody 36. Offering tips and advice to keep safe on the water, he will discuss his recent service in the Dive Team, and the Police role on the Thames.