How the Anglo-Saxons crossed the North Sea by Paul Constantine

It is in the Longshed in Woodbridge that a team of dedicated volunteers and experts are working on the Sutton Hoo Replica Project. Paul Constantine, a researcher on Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian ships, will explain the evolution of Scandinavian craft and highlight the design features in historical context. As the person charged by the Woodbridge Riverside Trust to research and then assemble the team to construct the full-size replica, Paul will be able to share with us his up-to-date knowledge of the progress made so far on this ambitious project. A local sailor, he has been involved as editor and publisher of specialist sailing magazines and is the author of books on different aspects of sailing from Dinghy Cruising to Sailing Round Britain.

Date: Saturday 7th November 2020 at 19:30.

The Talk on Zoom: You will be able to join us from anywhere you can get online, using your PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone, and enjoy the talk and see any illustrations.

The event will start with a few announcements and introductions. Paul Constantine will then speak for an hour or so, followed by questions and answers. That will be the end of the Talk part of the meeting but if you wish, you could stay with us and join in with the following.

Social: PICTURE - A PLACE YOU VISITED BY BOAT THIS SUMMER. After the talk would you be prepared to share a picture and to say a few words within a small group of members? If so, check that your device has a webcam and microphone, please have your picture ready, and stay connected after the talk. Alternatively, this time, you could just watch and listen to the other members' stories.

Registration/Booking, open to members of the CA including the Crewing Service, and RHYC members. Registration is for one device with as many watching as you wish. There is no charge for these Talks on Zoom for the time being.

Click to Register to attend on Zoom. N.B. Our registrations are handled by Eventbrite but it is not necessary to sign up for an account with them.

Places are limited, so to avoid disappointment, please book early.

Details of the Zoom meeting will be emailed to you the day before the event.

Click to download: Hints and Tips on using Zoom for the Winter Talks. If you are new to Zoom, you may find these useful, follow the guidance and you will be able to join us.

Covid-19: Our normal venue, the Royal Harwich Yacht Club, are unable to accommodate us for this event due to Government regulations.