Thursday 30th November 2017, Morning Meeting at RHYC, Woolverstone
1100 for 1130 talk. Lunch available at the RHYC 1300.
Well known for his pilot book, the focus of Roger’s writing is on the best routes & tides for Crossing the Thames Estuary. However, knowing that our members do not spend all the time heading South, he will also include local destinations.
Talk and lunch £9-50 (sold out), talk only £5-00 (still available).
Saturday 18 November 2017, all day seminar at RHYC Woolverstone
A seminar covering getting there, the weather that might be encountered on the way, places to visit and routes to follow.
Speakers: Jim Bacon of Weatherquest, Clifford Mickleburgh, Ian Jewry, Louise Busby (Author of Inland Waterways of the Netherlands), James Littlewood and Lucy Wilson of Imray.
Please note: This event is sold out but if there is sufficient interest a further trip may be arranged. Please contact the RHYC Office on 01473 780319 to register interest.
Thursday 9th November 2017, Morning Meeting at RHYC, Woolverstone
1100 for 1130 talk. Lunch available at the RHYC 1300. **Please note: there are no spaces left for lunch but you are welcome to attend the talk only**
Captain Ian McNaught is now, after a career with Cunard Liners, the Deputy Master of Trinity House. (The Master is the Princess Royal.)
We expect him to be an excellent speaker, very informative about his dual career. Because of his other commitments, this is a Thursday morning talk, do try to come if you can.
Saturday 14th October 2017, Evening Meeting at RHYC, Woolverstone
Bar open at 1800, meal 1845, talk 2000, finish approx. 2200
Jim Lawrence Barge master is well known on the east Coast, and has a good reputation as a speaker. We look forward to a fascinating evening about Thames Barging in the post-war years.
Supper £14. Price includes attendance at the talk. There is a charge of £5 per head for members attending for talks only.
Saturday 18th March 2017, Evening Meeting at RHYC, Woolverstone
Stress Free Sailing, Duncan Wells
Bar open at 1800, meal 1845, talk 2000, finish approx. 2200
By definition couples sailing alone have to do everything for themselves. They leave the berth, set the sails, helm the boat, trim the sails, navigate, anchor, pick up mooring buoys, enter harbour, moor up and all without the help of any extra crew. So they need to carry out these manoeuvres efficiently and effectively, with as little physical effort as possible.
A seminar covering getting there, the weather that might be encountered on the way, places to visit and routes to follow.
A Taste of the Southern Ocean, Cathy Brown
Clothing a Skillinger Crew in 1880, Jane Robinson