An International Boatbuilding and Training College apprenticeship in Lowestoft in the 1980s led to many years working at Robertsons of Woodbridge, where Alan served as General Manager.
He recently returned as an Instructor to the Lowestoft College until its closure in 2024. Alan has kindly agreed to give us an insight into the world of boats, boatyards and the marine industry,
(N.B. With the recent closure of IBTC, we are very grateful to Alan who, at short notice, has agreed to be our replacement speaker.) 
Date and Time: Thursday 23rd January 2025, Doors open at 11:00, Talk at 11:30, Lunch at 13:00.
Venue: Royal Harwich Yacht Club, Woolverstone, Ipswich, IP9 1AT; Lat and Long: N52⁰ 0.34’ E001⁰ 11.8’; National Grid Reference: TM 1952 3896; What.Three.Words: ///lion.jumpy.chuckling.
Free car parking at the Club.
Download directions to the Club here.
What: Winter Talk, with or without a meal.
Open to: Members of the CA, CS and RHYC and to non-members.
Guests: Members are encouraged to bring one guest each at the member's rate, just book your guest as an additional member when booking your place.
Non-Members: Additional guests of members, and also non-members, are welcome to attend at the non-member's rate.
Booking Open: Click here to book on the RHYC website. Please check the amount carefully before paying.
If you find any difficulty with booking electronically please call the RH Club Office on 01473 780319 to make a telephone booking. Office hours normally Monday to Friday 09:00 to 16:00.
Talk Organisers: Dennis and Anne Kell
Contact: Simon and Georgette, Suffolk@theca.org.uk