Beginning in Biscay, Saturday November 26th2016 at CA House, Limehouse, London
An introduction to cruising in Atlantic France, northern Spain and Portugal.
The Bay of Biscay is renowned for winter storms but what does it offer the cruising boater during the summer? Why do so many choose to linger? Are there any sheltered anchorages?
This seminar is for those who have yet to venture in Biscay Section waters, or who are intending to cruise southwards from Northern Spain towards Gibraltar.
Programme
Braving the Chenal du Four and the Raz de Sein, Ian and Carole Robinson
Is this passage as difficult as some of the pilot books would have us believe? Ian and Carole have tackled it several time in their Hanse 370 . They returned to Southern Brittany this year, so it could not have been that difficult.
Atlantic France, Judith Grimwade Judith and Mark Grimwade have cruised this coast since 2003 and Judith is the Regional Almanac Editor for Westerrn France
Keeping a Boat in Biscay Daniel Steenstra Daniel has cruised down to Gibraltar, over-wintering his boat in several countries.
CAptain's Mate - the new version Sue Sutherland
Northern Spain and Portugal, Nick Ellis Nick's logs of his cruises down to the Mediterranean have won several prizes. He has visited most of the ports in Northern Spain and Portugal. Nick and his wife, Judith, will share their experiences of these very attractive cruising ground
Registration from 10.00, the seminar begins at 11.00. The cost of attendance includes a 2 course buffet lunch, teas and coffees. CA members £32.50. Non-members £47.50. Non-members joining on the day with a direct debit, will be refunded the difference in cost. This is a popular event and early booking is advised.
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