EPISODES FROM THE DAYS OF SAIL

An illustrated lecture by Adrian Seligman the square rig sailor and author.

‘DESIDERATA’ CRUISES FROM LYMINGTON TO MAJORCA

Frank 0′ Connell narrates this cruise in a Westerly Consort 29′.

YACHT BROKERAGE

So you want to sell your boat? Patrick Boyd, broker, describes the do’s and don’ts of such a sale.

FLORIDA TO CAPE COD

David and Sepha Wood describe a cruise up the east coast of America in “Tehari II” – a salar 40′.

MARINE ELECTRICAL COURSE

Covering maintenance and safety, batteries, multi meters, legislation, starting and lighting systems, voltage drop, marine components and basic fault finding.

BOAT LAW

By special request solicitor David Johnston returns to discuss some of the legal problems facing boat owners including insurance, sales, purchase and salvage.

AN UP-DATE OF MARINE ELECTRONICS

Keith Miller reviews electronics from communications and navigation to general instrumentation.

SAILS

Mike Batt talks of design, construction and use of sails for cruising yachtsmen.

SAFETY AT SEA

Peter Bradley, Sea Safety Liason Officer of the R.N.L.I. will advise on do’s and don’ts and suggest remedies for our safety.

PRACTICAL ROPE & BRAID WORK

Alan Banton of English Braids will give a short talk and then give a “hand on” practical demonstration of 3 strand and braid splicing.

COMING HOME?

David Lane, Association Member, describes a cruise from Greece, around the Italian coast to Sardinia and the Balearics with some thoughts on Mediterranean cruising.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

To be held at Gerrards Cross Memorial Centre at 8.15 p.m.

ANNUAL DINNER

To be held at the Beaconsfield Golf Club.

•  13th June at Bembridge.
• 12th September at Port Solent