Harbour Masters, those men and women who keep our harbours open and seaways safe, are often the unsung heroes of the sailing community. This is their story.
In 2019 Mark Ashley-Miller set off in his 34ft yacht on a 5 year odyssey around the British Isles, visiting all 310 harbours and interviewing 256 Harbour Masters. As part of this campaign he also raised £30,000 for The Seafarer's Charity which supports sailors with mental health issues.
Come and hear him talk about his journey and the challenges he faced navigating into every harbour in the British Isles, and give us some tips on how to make the most of a circumnavigation of the UK and Ireland.
Date and Time: Saturday 15th November 2025, Doors open at 18:00, dinner at 18:45, talk starts at 20:00.
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 will open in the autumn.
If you find any difficulty with booking online 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 Organiser: Dennis and Anne Kell
Contact: Catriona Essenhigh, Suffolk@theca.org.uk