BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Gerrards Cross Sailing Association - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Gerrards Cross Sailing Association
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gxsa.org.uk
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Gerrards Cross Sailing Association
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Europe/London
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20250330T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20251026T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20260329T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20261025T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20270328T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20271031T010000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T223000
DTSTAMP:20260914T121035Z
CREATED:20240405T193607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T121035Z
UID:9915-1791401400-1791412200@gxsa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Skittles Evening in Eton Wick - October 7th
DESCRIPTION:Skittles & Buffet Food included \n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\nJoin us for a fun evening of Skittles\, Food\, and Beer!   \n\n\n\nThe Greyhound has a public skittle alley to rent\, and we’ve hired it for GXSA\, on Wednedsay 7th October. \n\n\n\nIf you’ve never played skittles before\, it’s the origin of 10-Pin Bowling\, but a lot more fun…in a pub. \n\n\n\nThere is a fee\, £17.50 payable to GXSA by 1st October\, to include: \n\n\n\nRental of the Alley\n\n\n\nAlley Fee\n\n\n\nBuffet Dinner\n\n\n\nMaximum 30 people\, so book early to avoid disappointment. \n\n\n\nRendezvous is 7:30pm at the pub. \n\n\n\nSee you there !!! \n\n\n\nAlexia \n\n\n\nBooking\n\n\n\n\nBecause there is food\, etc. involved\, with limited numbers\, we’ll contact you with payment instructions when we receive your booking.   \n\n\n\nPlease let us know you’re coming\, by completing the form\, below: \n\n\n\n[GXSA Members: If you login to the website\, your details will be filled in automatically] \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Event DetailsGXSA Event Booking FormMy DetailsNamePhoneEmail AddressGXSA Member *Please select an optionGXSA MemberYOSC MemberCA MemberNon-MemberEmergency Contact NameEmergency Contact NumberRelationshipA question for the OrganiserQuestions?Please add your questions to the “Anything to add…” section\, below My GroupWho are you bringing along?NameContact NumberEmail AddressGXSA Member *Please select an optionGXSA MemberYOSC MemberCA MemberNon-MemberFinallyAnything to add / Comments?Is there anything else that you would like to tell us ?0 / 500Confirm your BookingCome back later to Confirm Booking – Save Draft (with ‘editable’ option)Please do not fill in this field. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCalendar\n\n\n\nIf you use an electronic calendar (Outlook\, Google\, etc.) on your Smartphone and/or Computer\, you can subscribe to our calendar. Our events will appear in your calendar using a linking technology called webcal. If we change the event details\, your calendar will update automatically. \n\n\nUnfortunately there are too many applications for us to give you detailed instructions. We suggest using Google if you need help with this. \n\n\nCalendar Series\n\n\n\nWe think that most tools are iCalendar compatible these days. To import ALL our events to your calendar\, click the button\, below\, then paste the URL into your Calendar Application under your subscribe to calendar option. \n\n\n\n\n📆 Copy iCalendar to Clipboard\n\n\n\nSingle Event\n\n\n\nAttach THIS event into your calendar by clicking the following button. \n\n\n\n\n\nLet us know how you get on.  \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\nGXSA Host\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\nSkittles & Buffet: £17.50 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCalendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n							\n							\n						\n						\n							Subscribe ALL GXSA events to your calendar\n						\n						\n					\n					\n						\n							\n								\n										Google Calendar\n								\n							\n							\n								\n									iCalendar (Mac) / Outlook Desktop\n								\n							\n							\n								\n										Outlook 365 / Live
URL:https://gxsa.org.uk/event/skittles-evening-in-eton-wick-2026/
LOCATION:Greyhound Pub\, Eton Wick\,\, The Walk\, Eton Wick\, SL4 6JE
CATEGORIES:GXSA Event,Meet Up
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gxsa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Greyhound-Pub.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260324T221604Z
CREATED:20260102T170822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T221604Z
UID:8999-1791651600-1791720000@gxsa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Rally to Itchenor\, Chichester Harbour - 10th October 2026
DESCRIPTION:Placeholder:  Details to follow\, later \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Happening\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhere are we going? \n\n\n\nWhat are the plans for dinner? \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nI expect there to be quite a strong demand for places. Please book early using the form below\, to avoid disappointment. Places will be allocated on a first come\, first served basis. Book early to book your place in the queue. At this time\, bookings are Provisional\, and you can cancel at any time. \n\n\n\nGXSA members that are logged-in to the website will get most of their details automatically transcribed from their Website Profile (if information is missing\, you may want to update your profile\, to reduce typing next time). \n\n\n\nInformation is trickling out of the Marina and Restaurant. We’ll update you when we know more\, which should be pretty soon. \n\n\n\nDeadlines\n\n\n\nMost of this is nearly resolved\, but watch this space: \n\n\n\nMarina\n\n\n\nWe have reserved 10 berths\, possibility to increase to 15 berths. \n\n\n\nWe’ve decided to reserve: \n\n\n\n3 berths for GXSA\n\n\n\n3 berths for Yateley\n\n\n\n3 berths for Cruising Association\n\n\n\nThe remaining berths will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. \n\n\n\nBook your boat in using the form below\, to get onto the list ! Deadline 08:00 Thursday 26th February \n\n\n\nMake sure to indicate the total number of people in your crew\, so we can allocate Restaurant places effectively. \n\n\n\nRestaurant\n\n\n\nWe’re waiting on more news on exactly how the restaurant wants to manage food orders; probably selection from a set menu – this to be published in the near future. To get an idea of prices\, their menu is available online\, here \n\n\n\nMaximum number of diners is 25 people\, so make sure to get yourself and your party onto the list\, by completing the form\, below. \n\n\n\nDeadline for confirming food choices is likely to be 08:00 Thursday 26th February \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nGXSA Regulars will know the proven format for the weekend: \n\n\n\nFind a friendly Skipper\, with a boat\n\n\n\nPontoon Party starts at 6:00pm.  An opportunity to catch up with friends\, and make new friends.\n\n\n\nDinner starts at 7:30pm\, having been pre-ordered from the menu\, below (if you’ve logged in).\n\n\n\nThe party continues until everyone’s exhausted\n\n\n\nSunday morning sees a variety of potential activities – To Be Decided\n\n\n\nWe could even turn it into a dinghy invasion fleet !!\n\n\n\nDeparture for home around midday\, Sunday\n\n\n\nIt’s likely that some boats/skippers will extend the weekend beforehand\, or afterwards – mostly to catch a fair tide up Southampton Water.\n\n\n\nSkippers – Please confirm your boat and plans by email.  Who will be in your crew?  Do you intend to join us Friday evening?  Any other plans.\n\n\n\nNo Boat? – Let us know if you’d like to come along: Use the web-form. We can usually find a kindly skipper who can offer you a berth.\n\n\n\nAny questions? Email info@gxsa.org.uk \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook your place\n\n\n\nIf you’d like to come along\, signup using the form below: \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent DetailsGXSA Rally Booking Form\n  My DetailsName *PhoneEmail Address *Club MembershipGXSA MemberYOSC MemberCA MemberNon-MemberMy NotesEmergency Contact NameEmergency Contact NumberRelationshipAre you Bringing a boat\, or Looking for a Boat ?I’m looking for a boat to crewI know which boat I’m joiningI’m a Skipper\, bringing my own boatI’d just like to ask a questionMore About MeMy sailing experienceA question for the OrganiserQuestions?Please add your questions to the “Anything to add…” section\, below CrewIf you’re not the skipper\, please complete this sectionBoat NameSkipper's NameWorking Assumptions\nNo Smoking Onboard\nYou will be attending as the guest of the skipper/owner of the boat\, so please respect the boat as you would respect somebody else’s home.\nYou are sailing at your own risk.  Please check your own insurance\, or your skipper’s insurance.\nYou will be expected to share costs incurred with the rest of the crew (eg. Mooring Fees\, Damage\, Losses).\nSkippers sometimes appreciate an additional financial contribution (eg. £30/day).  Please offer\, as it can be embarasing for the skipper to ask.\nSkippers OnlyYour Boat & BookingMy Boat's NameIf you’re bringng your own boat\, please add it hereLOA (m)Draught (m)Beam (m)First MateFM PhoneFM EmailMate NotesMy CrewWho are you bringing along?  NB: You may prefer to have your crew sign up themselves\, using the “I know which Boat” option\, above (saves you typing)NameContact NumberEmail AddressGXSA Member *Please select an optionGXSA MemberYOSC MemberCA MemberNon-MemberCrew NotesSpare CabinsYour GroupFor Skippers\, this should be the crew you’ve already agreed are coming \nFor Crew\, this should be those in your immediate party (eg. husband & wife) Spare CabinsWe would really like to invite new members along to the rally\, but they will need somewhere to sleep. \nIt would be great if you were prepared to offer a berth to other members. \nPlease indicate below how many spare berths you might have. \nNB: We will NOT allocate people to your boat without discussing with you\, first ! Spare Double CabinsSpare Single BerthsTotal Spare BerthsFinallyAnything to add ?…Is there anything else that you would like to tell us ?0 / 500Confirm your BookingCome back later to Confirm Booking – Save Draft (with 'editable' option)Please do not fill in this field.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n							\n							\n						\n						\n							Subscribe ALL GXSA events to your calendar\n						\n						\n					\n					\n						\n							\n								\n										Google Calendar\n								\n							\n							\n								\n									iCalendar (Mac) / Outlook Desktop\n								\n							\n							\n								\n										Outlook 365 / Live\n								\n							\n						\n					\n				\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPortsmouth\n\n\n\nThursday July 19th(Neaps)LW06:304.1mHW11:501.5mLW19:104.3mTides @ Portsmouth\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembers: Free \n\n\n\nNon-Members: £5 (free for the first 3 events) \n\n\n\nMeal & Mooring: Extra \n\n\n\n\n\nAny questions? Email info@gxsa.org.uk
URL:https://gxsa.org.uk/event/rally-to-itchenor-chichester-harbour-10th-october-2026/
CATEGORIES:GXSA Event,Rally
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gxsa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/sail-8900640_1280.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T220000
DTSTAMP:20260907T184958Z
CREATED:20240902T135524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T184958Z
UID:9750-1792008900-1792015200@gxsa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Summer 2026 Sailing in Normandy and Brittany
DESCRIPTION:Doors Open 7:30pm \n\n\nDescription\n\n\nOver a 3-week period\, several boats from GXSA and Yately SC visited interesting parts of the French coast\, meeting up occasionally to enjoy the beaches\, food and liquid refreshments. Between Le Havre in the east and Trebeurden in Brittany\, there are many good stories to tell.      \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\nGXSA members from 3 boats \n\n\n\n\nGXSA Host\n\n\nStuart Gaunt \n\n\n\ninfo@gxsa.org.uk \n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\nFree: GXSA Members \n\n\n\n£5 : Visitors \n\n\n\n£4 : CA Members \n\n\n\nCalendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n							\n							\n						\n						\n							Subscribe ALL GXSA events to your calendar\n						\n						\n					\n					\n						\n							\n								\n										Google Calendar\n								\n							\n							\n								\n									iCalendar (Mac) / Outlook Desktop\n								\n							\n							\n								\n										Outlook 365 / Live
URL:https://gxsa.org.uk/event/sailing-in-france-summer-2006/
LOCATION:Colston Hall\, The Memorial Centre\, 8 East Common\,\, Gerrards Cross\, Buckinghamshire\, SL9 7AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:GXSA Event,Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gxsa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Treguier-scaled.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T220000
DTSTAMP:20260907T185201Z
CREATED:20240902T135524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T185201Z
UID:9796-1792613700-1792620000@gxsa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Shipwrecks of the Thames - Rob Smith
DESCRIPTION:Doors Open 7:30pm \n\n\nDescription\n\n\nAmong 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…  \n\n\n\nThis talk is in partnership with Cruising Association. \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\nColston HallThe Memorial Centre8 East Common RoadGerrards Cross SL9 7AD \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\nRob Smith \n\n\n\n\nGXSA Host\n\n\nJohn Rugg \n\n\n\ninfo@gxsa.org.uk \n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\nFree: GXSA Members \n\n\n\n£5 : Visitors \n\n\n\n£4 : CA Members \n\n\n\nCalendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n							\n							\n						\n						\n							Subscribe ALL GXSA events to your calendar\n						\n						\n					\n					\n						\n							\n								\n										Google Calendar\n								\n							\n							\n								\n									iCalendar (Mac) / Outlook Desktop\n								\n							\n							\n								\n										Outlook 365 / Live
URL:https://gxsa.org.uk/event/shipwrecks-of-the-thames/
LOCATION:Colston Hall\, The Memorial Centre\, 8 East Common\,\, Gerrards Cross\, Buckinghamshire\, SL9 7AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:GXSA Event,Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gxsa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Montgomery-small.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T220000
DTSTAMP:20260919T174423Z
CREATED:20240902T135524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T174423Z
UID:9805-1793218500-1793224800@gxsa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Salvage Master - Kevin Patience
DESCRIPTION:Doors Open 7:30pm \n\n\nDescription\n\n\nResident in East Africa and the Middle East for many years\, Kevin qualified as a diver while serving in the RAF. On return to Kenya\, he worked on two major ship salvage operations and later began a career as a commercial diver in the oilfields of Saudi Arabia.  \n\n\n\nLater\, as ship salvage specialists based in Bahrain\, he and a partner completed several successful salvage operations in the Arabian Gulf and East Africa. Kevin has published articles and books on East African military/transport history and on shipwrecks. He received two naval literary prizes for East African naval research and a French honour for discovering the truth behind two 1950s Air France DC-4 aircraft crashes in the Middle East. \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\nKevin Patience \n\n\n\n\nGXSA Host\n\n\nHost’s Name \n\n\n\ninfo@gxsa.org.uk \n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\nFree: GXSA Members \n\n\n\n£5 : Visitors \n\n\n\n£4 : CA Members \n\n\n\nCalendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n							\n							\n						\n						\n							Subscribe ALL GXSA events to your calendar\n						\n						\n					\n					\n						\n							\n								\n										Google Calendar\n								\n							\n							\n								\n									iCalendar (Mac) / Outlook Desktop\n								\n							\n							\n								\n										Outlook 365 / Live
URL:https://gxsa.org.uk/event/salvage-master/
LOCATION:Colston Hall\, The Memorial Centre\, 8 East Common\,\, Gerrards Cross\, Buckinghamshire\, SL9 7AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:GXSA Event,Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gxsa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Salvage2.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T220000
DTSTAMP:20260907T190649Z
CREATED:20240902T135524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T190649Z
UID:9820-1793823300-1793829600@gxsa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Climate Change and Sailing - Tim Reader
DESCRIPTION:Doors Open 7:30pm \n\n\nDescription\n\n\nTim 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. \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\nTim Reader \n\n\n\nWebsite: https://www.climatesense.global/ \n\n\n\n\nGXSA Host\n\n\nHost’s Name \n\n\n\ninfo@gxsa.org.uk \n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\nFree: GXSA Members \n\n\n\n£5 : Visitors \n\n\n\n£4 : CA Members \n\n\n\nCalendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n							\n							\n						\n						\n							Subscribe ALL GXSA events to your calendar\n						\n						\n					\n					\n						\n							\n								\n										Google Calendar\n								\n							\n							\n								\n									iCalendar (Mac) / Outlook Desktop\n								\n							\n							\n								\n										Outlook 365 / Live
URL:https://gxsa.org.uk/event/climate-change-and-sailing/
LOCATION:Colston Hall\, The Memorial Centre\, 8 East Common\,\, Gerrards Cross\, Buckinghamshire\, SL9 7AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:GXSA Event,Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gxsa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ThamesEstuary.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260324T221937Z
CREATED:20260102T170822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T221937Z
UID:9000-1794070800-1794139200@gxsa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Rally to Folly Inn\, Cowes - 7th November 2026
DESCRIPTION:Placeholder:  Details to follow\, later \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Happening\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhere are we going? \n\n\n\nWhat are the plans for dinner? \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nI expect there to be quite a strong demand for places. Please book early using the form below\, to avoid disappointment. Places will be allocated on a first come\, first served basis. Book early to book your place in the queue. At this time\, bookings are Provisional\, and you can cancel at any time. \n\n\n\nGXSA members that are logged-in to the website will get most of their details automatically transcribed from their Website Profile (if information is missing\, you may want to update your profile\, to reduce typing next time). \n\n\n\nInformation is trickling out of the Marina and Restaurant. We’ll update you when we know more\, which should be pretty soon. \n\n\n\nDeadlines\n\n\n\nMost of this is nearly resolved\, but watch this space: \n\n\n\nMarina\n\n\n\nWe have reserved 10 berths\, possibility to increase to 15 berths. \n\n\n\nWe’ve decided to reserve: \n\n\n\n3 berths for GXSA\n\n\n\n3 berths for Yateley\n\n\n\n3 berths for Cruising Association\n\n\n\nThe remaining berths will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. \n\n\n\nBook your boat in using the form below\, to get onto the list ! Deadline 08:00 Thursday 26th February \n\n\n\nMake sure to indicate the total number of people in your crew\, so we can allocate Restaurant places effectively. \n\n\n\nRestaurant\n\n\n\nWe’re waiting on more news on exactly how the restaurant wants to manage food orders; probably selection from a set menu – this to be published in the near future. To get an idea of prices\, their menu is available online\, here \n\n\n\nMaximum number of diners is 25 people\, so make sure to get yourself and your party onto the list\, by completing the form\, below. \n\n\n\nDeadline for confirming food choices is likely to be 08:00 Thursday 26th February \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nGXSA Regulars will know the proven format for the weekend: \n\n\n\nFind a friendly Skipper\, with a boat\n\n\n\nPontoon Party starts at 6:00pm.  An opportunity to catch up with friends\, and make new friends.\n\n\n\nDinner starts at 7:30pm\, having been pre-ordered from the menu\, below (if you’ve logged in).\n\n\n\nThe party continues until everyone’s exhausted\n\n\n\nSunday morning sees a variety of potential activities – To Be Decided\n\n\n\nWe could even turn it into a dinghy invasion fleet !!\n\n\n\nDeparture for home around midday\, Sunday\n\n\n\nIt’s likely that some boats/skippers will extend the weekend beforehand\, or afterwards – mostly to catch a fair tide up Southampton Water.\n\n\n\nSkippers – Please confirm your boat and plans by email.  Who will be in your crew?  Do you intend to join us Friday evening?  Any other plans.\n\n\n\nNo Boat? – Let us know if you’d like to come along: Use the web-form. We can usually find a kindly skipper who can offer you a berth.\n\n\n\nAny questions? Email info@gxsa.org.uk \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook your place\n\n\n\nIf you’d like to come along\, signup using the form below: \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent DetailsGXSA Rally Booking Form\n  My DetailsName *PhoneEmail Address *Club MembershipGXSA MemberYOSC MemberCA MemberNon-MemberMy NotesEmergency Contact NameEmergency Contact NumberRelationshipAre you Bringing a boat\, or Looking for a Boat ?I’m looking for a boat to crewI know which boat I’m joiningI’m a Skipper\, bringing my own boatI’d just like to ask a questionMore About MeMy sailing experienceA question for the OrganiserQuestions?Please add your questions to the “Anything to add…” section\, below CrewIf you’re not the skipper\, please complete this sectionBoat NameSkipper's NameWorking Assumptions\nNo Smoking Onboard\nYou will be attending as the guest of the skipper/owner of the boat\, so please respect the boat as you would respect somebody else’s home.\nYou are sailing at your own risk.  Please check your own insurance\, or your skipper’s insurance.\nYou will be expected to share costs incurred with the rest of the crew (eg. Mooring Fees\, Damage\, Losses).\nSkippers sometimes appreciate an additional financial contribution (eg. £30/day).  Please offer\, as it can be embarasing for the skipper to ask.\nSkippers OnlyYour Boat & BookingMy Boat's NameIf you’re bringng your own boat\, please add it hereLOA (m)Draught (m)Beam (m)First MateFM PhoneFM EmailMate NotesMy CrewWho are you bringing along?  NB: You may prefer to have your crew sign up themselves\, using the “I know which Boat” option\, above (saves you typing)NameContact NumberEmail AddressGXSA Member *Please select an optionGXSA MemberYOSC MemberCA MemberNon-MemberCrew NotesSpare CabinsYour GroupFor Skippers\, this should be the crew you’ve already agreed are coming \nFor Crew\, this should be those in your immediate party (eg. husband & wife) Spare CabinsWe would really like to invite new members along to the rally\, but they will need somewhere to sleep. \nIt would be great if you were prepared to offer a berth to other members. \nPlease indicate below how many spare berths you might have. \nNB: We will NOT allocate people to your boat without discussing with you\, first ! Spare Double CabinsSpare Single BerthsTotal Spare BerthsFinallyAnything to add ?…Is there anything else that you would like to tell us ?0 / 500Confirm your BookingCome back later to Confirm Booking – Save Draft (with 'editable' option)Please do not fill in this field. Please do not fill in this field.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n							\n							\n						\n						\n							Subscribe ALL GXSA events to your calendar\n						\n						\n					\n					\n						\n							\n								\n										Google Calendar\n								\n							\n							\n								\n									iCalendar (Mac) / Outlook Desktop\n								\n							\n							\n								\n										Outlook 365 / Live\n								\n							\n						\n					\n				\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPortsmouth\n\n\n\nThursday July 19th(Neaps)LW06:304.1mHW11:501.5mLW19:104.3mTides @ Portsmouth\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembers: Free \n\n\n\nNon-Members: £5 (free for the first 3 events) \n\n\n\nMeal & Mooring: Extra \n\n\n\n\n\nAny questions? Email info@gxsa.org.uk
URL:https://gxsa.org.uk/event/rally-to-folly-inn-cowes-7th-november-2026/
CATEGORIES:GXSA Event,Rally
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gxsa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/sail-8900640_1280.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T220000
DTSTAMP:20260907T185524Z
CREATED:20240902T135524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T185524Z
UID:9829-1794428100-1794434400@gxsa.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Ocean: Truth\, Myth or Misinformation - Isabelle Ansorge
DESCRIPTION:Doors Open 7:30pm \n\n\nDescription\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nThis talk is in partnership with Cruising Association. \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\nIsabelle Ansorge \n\n\n\n\nGXSA Host\n\n\nHost’s Name \n\n\n\ninfo@gxsa.org.uk \n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\nFree: GXSA Members \n\n\n\n£5 : Visitors \n\n\n\n£4 : CA Members \n\n\n\nCalendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n							\n							\n						\n						\n							Subscribe ALL GXSA events to your calendar\n						\n						\n					\n					\n						\n							\n								\n										Google Calendar\n								\n							\n							\n								\n									iCalendar (Mac) / Outlook Desktop\n								\n							\n							\n								\n										Outlook 365 / Live
URL:https://gxsa.org.uk/event/whats-happening-to-the-oceans-2026/
LOCATION:Colston Hall\, The Memorial Centre\, 8 East Common\,\, Gerrards Cross\, Buckinghamshire\, SL9 7AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:GXSA Event,Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gxsa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Isabelle-map.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T220000
DTSTAMP:20260907T185657Z
CREATED:20240902T135524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T185657Z
UID:8673-1795032900-1795039200@gxsa.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Fastnet Race – Jon England
DESCRIPTION:Doors Open 7:30pm \n\n\nDescription\n\n\nJon 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. \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\nJon England \n\n\n\n\nGXSA Host\n\n\nHost’s Name \n\n\n\ninfo@gxsa.org.uk \n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\nFree: GXSA Members \n\n\n\n£5 : Visitors \n\n\n\n£4 : CA Members \n\n\n\nCalendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n							\n							\n						\n						\n							Subscribe ALL GXSA events to your calendar\n						\n						\n					\n					\n						\n							\n								\n										Google Calendar\n								\n							\n							\n								\n									iCalendar (Mac) / Outlook Desktop\n								\n							\n							\n								\n										Outlook 365 / Live
URL:https://gxsa.org.uk/event/the-fastnet-yacht-race/
LOCATION:Colston Hall\, The Memorial Centre\, 8 East Common\,\, Gerrards Cross\, Buckinghamshire\, SL9 7AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:GXSA Event,Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gxsa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Fastnetlight.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261125T220000
DTSTAMP:20260907T190114Z
CREATED:20240902T135524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T190114Z
UID:9838-1795637700-1795644000@gxsa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Lighthouse Explorers – Annie Spencer
DESCRIPTION:Doors Open 7:30pm \n\n\nDescription\n\n\nAnnie 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. \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnie Spencer \n\n\n\nWebsite: https://lighthouseexplorers.com/ \n\n\n\n\nGXSA Host\n\n\nHost’s Name \n\n\n\ninfo@gxsa.org.uk \n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\nFree: GXSA Members \n\n\n\n£5 : Visitors \n\n\n\n£4 : CA Members \n\n\n\nCalendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n							\n							\n						\n						\n							Subscribe ALL GXSA events to your calendar\n						\n						\n					\n					\n						\n							\n								\n										Google Calendar\n								\n							\n							\n								\n									iCalendar (Mac) / Outlook Desktop\n								\n							\n							\n								\n										Outlook 365 / Live
URL:https://gxsa.org.uk/event/lighthouse-explorers/
LOCATION:Colston Hall\, The Memorial Centre\, 8 East Common\,\, Gerrards Cross\, Buckinghamshire\, SL9 7AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:GXSA Event,Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gxsa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/annierattrayhead.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261128T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260324T222357Z
CREATED:20260102T170822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T222357Z
UID:8998-1795885200-1795953600@gxsa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Rally to Hamble\, RAF Yacht Club - 28th November 2026
DESCRIPTION:Placeholder:  Details to follow\, later \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Happening\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhere are we going? \n\n\n\nWhat are the plans for dinner? \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nI expect there to be quite a strong demand for places. Please book early using the form below\, to avoid disappointment. Places will be allocated on a first come\, first served basis. Book early to book your place in the queue. At this time\, bookings are Provisional\, and you can cancel at any time. \n\n\n\nGXSA members that are logged-in to the website will get most of their details automatically transcribed from their Website Profile (if information is missing\, you may want to update your profile\, to reduce typing next time). \n\n\n\nInformation is trickling out of the Marina and Restaurant. We’ll update you when we know more\, which should be pretty soon. \n\n\n\nDeadlines\n\n\n\nMost of this is nearly resolved\, but watch this space: \n\n\n\nMarina\n\n\n\nWe have reserved 10 berths\, possibility to increase to 15 berths. \n\n\n\nWe’ve decided to reserve: \n\n\n\n3 berths for GXSA\n\n\n\n3 berths for Yateley\n\n\n\n3 berths for Cruising Association\n\n\n\nThe remaining berths will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. \n\n\n\nBook your boat in using the form below\, to get onto the list ! Deadline 08:00 Thursday 26th February \n\n\n\nMake sure to indicate the total number of people in your crew\, so we can allocate Restaurant places effectively. \n\n\n\nRestaurant\n\n\n\nWe’re waiting on more news on exactly how the restaurant wants to manage food orders; probably selection from a set menu – this to be published in the near future. To get an idea of prices\, their menu is available online\, here \n\n\n\nMaximum number of diners is 25 people\, so make sure to get yourself and your party onto the list\, by completing the form\, below. \n\n\n\nDeadline for confirming food choices is likely to be 08:00 Thursday 26th February \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nGXSA Regulars will know the proven format for the weekend: \n\n\n\nFind a friendly Skipper\, with a boat\n\n\n\nPontoon Party starts at 6:00pm.  An opportunity to catch up with friends\, and make new friends.\n\n\n\nDinner starts at 7:30pm\, having been pre-ordered from the menu\, below (if you’ve logged in).\n\n\n\nThe party continues until everyone’s exhausted\n\n\n\nSunday morning sees a variety of potential activities – To Be Decided\n\n\n\nWe could even turn it into a dinghy invasion fleet !!\n\n\n\nDeparture for home around midday\, Sunday\n\n\n\nIt’s likely that some boats/skippers will extend the weekend beforehand\, or afterwards – mostly to catch a fair tide up Southampton Water.\n\n\n\nSkippers – Please confirm your boat and plans by email.  Who will be in your crew?  Do you intend to join us Friday evening?  Any other plans.\n\n\n\nNo Boat? – Let us know if you’d like to come along: Use the web-form. We can usually find a kindly skipper who can offer you a berth.\n\n\n\nAny questions? Email info@gxsa.org.uk \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook your place\n\n\n\nIf you’d like to come along\, signup using the form below: \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent DetailsGXSA Rally Booking Form\n  My DetailsName *PhoneEmail Address *Club MembershipGXSA MemberYOSC MemberCA MemberNon-MemberMy NotesEmergency Contact NameEmergency Contact NumberRelationshipAre you Bringing a boat\, or Looking for a Boat ?I’m looking for a boat to crewI know which boat I’m joiningI’m a Skipper\, bringing my own boatI’d just like to ask a questionMore About MeMy sailing experienceA question for the OrganiserQuestions?Please add your questions to the “Anything to add…” section\, below CrewIf you’re not the skipper\, please complete this sectionBoat NameSkipper's NameWorking Assumptions\nNo Smoking Onboard\nYou will be attending as the guest of the skipper/owner of the boat\, so please respect the boat as you would respect somebody else’s home.\nYou are sailing at your own risk.  Please check your own insurance\, or your skipper’s insurance.\nYou will be expected to share costs incurred with the rest of the crew (eg. Mooring Fees\, Damage\, Losses).\nSkippers sometimes appreciate an additional financial contribution (eg. £30/day).  Please offer\, as it can be embarasing for the skipper to ask.\nSkippers OnlyYour Boat & BookingMy Boat's NameIf you’re bringng your own boat\, please add it hereLOA (m)Draught (m)Beam (m)First MateFM PhoneFM EmailMate NotesMy CrewWho are you bringing along?  NB: You may prefer to have your crew sign up themselves\, using the “I know which Boat” option\, above (saves you typing)NameContact NumberEmail AddressGXSA Member *Please select an optionGXSA MemberYOSC MemberCA MemberNon-MemberCrew NotesSpare CabinsYour GroupFor Skippers\, this should be the crew you’ve already agreed are coming \nFor Crew\, this should be those in your immediate party (eg. husband & wife) Spare CabinsWe would really like to invite new members along to the rally\, but they will need somewhere to sleep. \nIt would be great if you were prepared to offer a berth to other members. \nPlease indicate below how many spare berths you might have. \nNB: We will NOT allocate people to your boat without discussing with you\, first ! Spare Double CabinsSpare Single BerthsTotal Spare BerthsFinallyAnything to add ?…Is there anything else that you would like to tell us ?0 / 500Confirm your BookingCome back later to Confirm Booking – Save Draft (with 'editable' option)Please do not fill in this field. Please do not fill in this field. Please do not fill in this field.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n							\n							\n						\n						\n							Subscribe ALL GXSA events to your calendar\n						\n						\n					\n					\n						\n							\n								\n										Google Calendar\n								\n							\n							\n								\n									iCalendar (Mac) / Outlook Desktop\n								\n							\n							\n								\n										Outlook 365 / Live\n								\n							\n						\n					\n				\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPortsmouth\n\n\n\nThursday July 19th(Neaps)LW06:304.1mHW11:501.5mLW19:104.3mTides @ Portsmouth\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembers: Free \n\n\n\nNon-Members: £5 (free for the first 3 events) \n\n\n\nMeal & Mooring: Extra \n\n\n\n\n\nAny questions? Email info@gxsa.org.uk
URL:https://gxsa.org.uk/event/rally-to-hamble-raf-yacht-club-28th-november-2026/
CATEGORIES:GXSA Event,Rally
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gxsa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/sail-8900640_1280.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261202T220000
DTSTAMP:20260907T190252Z
CREATED:20240902T135524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T190252Z
UID:9843-1796242500-1796248800@gxsa.org.uk
SUMMARY:River Safety on the Thames – Dave Webb
DESCRIPTION:Doors Open 7:30pm \n\n\nDescription\n\n\nDave recently retired from The Metropolitan Police where he last served as a Police Diver and skippered Police vessels on the Thames. He has bold ambitions to sail the world on a Moody 36 Centre Cockpit that he is busy refitting. Dave will present a talk on his career\, focusing on the last three years of his service in the Dive Team offering tips and advice to keep safe on the water. He will also answer questions in relation to his career and the Police role on the Thames. \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\nDave Webb \n\n\n\n\nGXSA Host\n\n\nAlexia Dodd \n\n\n\ninfo@gxsa.org.uk \n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\nFree: GXSA Members \n\n\n\n£5 : Visitors \n\n\n\n£4 : CA Members \n\n\n\nCalendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n							\n							\n						\n						\n							Subscribe ALL GXSA events to your calendar\n						\n						\n					\n					\n						\n							\n								\n										Google Calendar\n								\n							\n							\n								\n									iCalendar (Mac) / Outlook Desktop\n								\n							\n							\n								\n										Outlook 365 / Live
URL:https://gxsa.org.uk/event/river-safety-on-the-thames/
LOCATION:Colston Hall\, The Memorial Centre\, 8 East Common\,\, Gerrards Cross\, Buckinghamshire\, SL9 7AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:GXSA Event,Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gxsa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Tower-bridge.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261209T220000
DTSTAMP:20260907T190509Z
CREATED:20240902T135524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T190509Z
UID:9847-1796847300-1796853600@gxsa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Superyachts – Richard Lambert
DESCRIPTION:Doors Open 7:30pm \n\n\nDescription\n\n\nRichard is a senior executive with Burgess Yachts\, one of the leading global companies in the superyacht sale and charter business. He will tell us about his career\, what makes an outstanding luxury yacht and maybe a chance to ask about unusual client requirements… \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\nRichard Lambert \n\n\n\nWebsite: https://www.burgessyachts.com/en \n\n\n\n\nGXSA Host\n\n\nAlexia Dodd \n\n\n\ninfo@gxsa.org.uk \n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\nFree: GXSA Members \n\n\n\n£5 : Visitors \n\n\n\n£4 : CA Members \n\n\n\nCalendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n							\n							\n						\n						\n							Subscribe ALL GXSA events to your calendar\n						\n						\n					\n					\n						\n							\n								\n										Google Calendar\n								\n							\n							\n								\n									iCalendar (Mac) / Outlook Desktop\n								\n							\n							\n								\n										Outlook 365 / Live
URL:https://gxsa.org.uk/event/superyachts/
LOCATION:Colston Hall\, The Memorial Centre\, 8 East Common\,\, Gerrards Cross\, Buckinghamshire\, SL9 7AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:GXSA Event,Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gxsa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Al-Mihqab.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261216T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261216T220000
DTSTAMP:20260828T181008Z
CREATED:20240902T135524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T181008Z
UID:9852-1797452100-1797458400@gxsa.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cast Off for Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Doors Open 7:30pm \n\n\nDescription\n\n\nOur usual mixture of Christmas refreshments with several short entertaining talks by members\, the annual photo competition and a look ahead to next season’s programme. \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker name \n\n\n\n\nGXSA Host\n\n\nStuart Gaunt \n\n\n\ninfo@gxsa.org.uk \n\n\n\nPrice\n\n\n\n\n\nFree: GXSA Members \n\n\n\n£5 : Visitors \n\n\n\n£4 : CA Members \n\n\n\nCalendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n							\n							\n						\n						\n							Subscribe ALL GXSA events to your calendar\n						\n						\n					\n					\n						\n							\n								\n										Google Calendar\n								\n							\n							\n								\n									iCalendar (Mac) / Outlook Desktop\n								\n							\n							\n								\n										Outlook 365 / Live
URL:https://gxsa.org.uk/event/cast-off-for-christmas-4/
CATEGORIES:GXSA Event,Lecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gxsa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/merry-christmas-152193_1280.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR