Suffolk

Dramatic changes in the fortunes of ports from Yarmouth to Colchester occurred in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries as their communities faced repeated outbreaks of the Black Death, global climate change and a severe and prolonged economic depression. The result was a permanent shift in their importance and standing.

Professor Bailey is the president of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History. He is an historian and he played rugby for England in the 1980s.

Hear the latest about the East Coast Pilot, North Sea Passages, Roger Gaspar’s Crossing the Thames Estuary, and Explore with Imray.

Marine mammals and other species in need of help are provided assistance by BDMLRG and Jo and her team will tell us how they achieve this in Suffolk with some tips on how we can help.

Date and Time: Saturday 17^th December 2022, Doors open at 18:00, Dinner at 18:45, Talk at 20:00.

Another event-packed Bank Holiday weekend for all CA East Coast Sailors. Suffolk, Essex and Kent CA Members usually attend with a few from further away, and all are most welcome. 

The constant battle between man and nature continues. Our predecessors built dykes and reclaimed land to prevent flooding but winter storms often quickly reshape the coastline.

When we sail along we often wonder how the coast and rivers looked in the past.

Sailors have always sought shelter at times, and Goseford in the Deben was one of many which have disappeared.

Join us for a bird watching cruise on board the Thames Sailing Barge Victor along Suffolk's peaceful Orwell and Stour Rivers.

Guide: Bird and wildlife expert Mark Nowers will be our guide.

Joining Instructions: Boarding from 0945 at the RHYC marina, before departure promptly at 10:00.

The CA Suffolk-RHYC Photo Competition 2022  
Deadline: Midnight, Sunday 31st January 2022  
Subject: “Boating” in its broadest sense
Format: Best quality jpg only 

Over several centuries a surprising diversity of goods were traded between East Anglia, northern France and the Low Countries and this two way trade helped the local economies. Andy used the lock-down to prepare this presentation on what he discovered during his researches.

What: Smuggling on the East Coast talk, with or without a meal, at the RHYC.

When: Saturday 2^nd April at 18:00 - Doors open at 18:00, Dinner at 18:45, Talk at 20:00.

"We completed a 17 year circumnavigation in 2013 in our Bowman 48. The longest passage was from Galapagos to Hawaii, 4,800 miles; it took 36 days. We were enjoying the passage so much we didn't want it to end. I hope to share the excitement of Ocean sailing with you."

What: Ocean Sailing talk, with or without a meal, at the RHYC.

Each year the topics covered at this popular event include anything which will inform and entertain with a nautical flavour.

This year’s short talks are: