Suffolk

Meredith Scanlon will tell us how they have surveyed the sea floor beneath our familiar sailing waters; and how the survey methods have changed in our lifetime. She is the Surveyor for Harwich Harbour Authority.

Date: Thursday 21st January 2021 at 13:30.

The Talk on Zoom: You will be able to join us from anywhere you can get online, using your PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone, and enjoy the talk and see any illustrations.

It is in the Longshed in Woodbridge that a team of dedicated volunteers and experts are working on the Sutton Hoo Replica Project. Paul Constantine, a researcher on Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian ships, will explain the evolution of Scandinavian craft and highlight the design features in historical context. As the person charged by the Woodbridge Riverside Trust to research and then assemble the team to construct the full-size replica, Paul will be able to share with us his up-to-date knowledge of the progress made so far on this ambitious project.

Sailing into the Electrical Age, another Illustrated Talk by this lively presenter who will take us on a journey from Ancient Egypt via: magnets, compasses, batteries and dynamos; electric motors, electric telegraphs and electric fish; arc lights, light bulbs, lighthouses and lightning; a fight at the Royal Institution; Davy, Faraday, Marconi, Edison, Tesla, and Watson-Watt; radio, radar, Decca, Loran, Transit and Polaris.

It is with regret, but caution and regard for everyone in relation to the Covid-19 virus, that we have taken the decision to cancel the May East Coast Spring Rally. Anyone who has booked and paid will receive a full refund.

It is with regret, but caution and regard for everyone in relation to the Covid-19 virus, that we have taken the decision to cancel this event.

Located 27km off the Suffolk coast, the Galloper Wind Farm has 56 turbines and generates enough energy each year to power 380,700 of the average UK households! Sean Chenery, Operations & Maintenance Base Manager, will give us some insights into this facility.

Date: Thursday 26 March 2020

Following the revised advice issued by the Government on 16 March this event has been cancelled.

The special evening will be a talk by Julia Jones, a well-known local author, sailor and the present owner of Arthur Ransome's Peter Duck and her talk will combine a tribute to Brian Hammett with reflections on his, and Ransome's, boats.

Suffolk Section's annual 'Near & Far' evening talks will this year include Pacific Sailing, the Somme Estuary, the Bristol Channel and Cruise the Ouse (Ely to Bedford).

Entries from the annual photography competition will also be shown and the winner announced.

The CA's Regulations and Technical Services Group (RATS) works on behalf of members to advise and campaign on matters affecting cruising boaters; in small boats, sail or power, offshore, inshore or inland and RATS member James Collier will talk about the work carried out by the group.

This meeting gives you a chance to meet local sailors, whose objectives range from crossing oceans to cruising local waters, and is open to any skippers looking for crew or any sailors looking for crewing opportunities. The meeting is structured to allow introductions and for potential plans to be made.

Date: Saturday 14 March 2020

Time: 10:30

Venue: Royal Harwich Yacht Club

An exciting opportunity to go wildlife watching on a cruise on the scenic River Stour aboard the sailing barge Victor. There will be an wildlife expert aboard to help you enjoy the thousands of birds and other wildlife on the estuary.

Unlimited hot drinks will be on offer and food will be available, although a packed lunch is recommended.

Date: Wednesday 19 February 2020