Suffolk

Biological Oceanographer and artist Paul Rodhouse has spent his life working for British Antarctic Survey. He will introduce us to the art from the Antarctic expeditions from James Cook’s time to the present.

What: Artistic Exploration of Antarctica talk, with or without a meal, at the RHYC.

When: Thursday 17th February 2022 - Doors open at 11:00, Talk at 11:30, Lunch at 13:00.

Through the Kiel Canal and into the Baltic on Infinity, an Oyster 406 deck saloon, exploring many unspoilt Danish Islands, the dramatic landscape of the West coast of Sweden and finally reaching the Öckerö Archipelago. Infinity wintered in Germany and may still be there.

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

When: Saturday 5th February 2022 - Doors open at 18:00, Dinner at 18:45, Talk and Webinar at 20:00.

We hope to be able to rearrange this talk for another date. Based locally at Harkers Yard, Brightlingsea, Essex, the Trust provides learning opportunities for young people to equip them with skills for life, both at sea and on land. Find out how this is achieved.

Unfortunately we have had to postpone this event.

We do hope that you will register for future Suffolk Events.

From the royal yachts of the pharaohs and the Victorians and Americans cruising in their pleasure palaces,  to the explosion of yachting in the 20^th century, Rod will take us on a fascinating historical voyage. He has spent more than 40 years sailing and writing about the Mediterranean and in the progress has amassed an extensive collection of papers and books on the history of yachting in this area, and he himself is part of that history.

The summer of 2020 did not seem like a year to have wild adventures, it was a year of staycations and Covid claps, Captain Tom and his hundred laps.

The Antiques Roadshow have regularly sought Robert's expertise on historical small arms over the last 14 years. His great grandfather acquired the firearm business based in Beccles in the 1860s and it has stayed in the family ever since.

What: The History of Small Arms at Sea by Robert Tilney talk, with or without a meal, at the RHYC.

Protecting our cetaceans is at the heart of ORCA's work. This organisation specialises in collecting data about marine mammals through surveys in partnership with various shipping companies, including Fred Olsen based in Ipswich. They rely on volunteer surveyors managed by a small team in Portsmouth. See Biographical notes on our speaker below.

A full day of speakers and discussions which will cover all aspects of planning, going to, cruising around and staying in the Baltic. This event is a “must do” for those looking for a new cruise area, for those wishing to venture further into this lovely region, and for those just interested in learning about it. Version 3 of the programme for the day is below.

An essential part of the modern low carbon world, wind farms have transformed our landscape; there are over 500 turbines now in the Southern North Sea, with more to come. Learn about this industry and in particular about the Galloper Wind Farm based near Harwich and have all your questions answered. 

What: The Galloper Wind Farm talk, with or without a meal, at the RHYC.

“The Dig” on TV has brought to our attention the wonderful Anglo-Saxon treasure but the remains of the ship contains a wealth of information of great interest to an expert on Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian crafts like Paul Constantine, who is leading a project to build a replica in the Long Shed in Woodbridge.  On his second visit to the Suffolk Section, Paul will give us an update on the progress made in Woodbridge on the Sutton Hoo Replica Project since last year.