Choosing a boat to match your cruising aspirations, by Nick Vass
Marine surveyor, Nick Vass, considers how to get the right yacht for the kind of cruising you want to do, taking into account budget, available moorings, size of family, and the experience and strength of crew. He will use examples of clients who have ventured out cruising around the Solent, across the Channel, away to Antigua or around the world.
Nick will discuss pre-survey checks that you can use to weed the wheat from the chaff; hull design, keel bolts, skeg and rudders; and safety gear and emergency steering should you lose your rudder. He will also cover category systems such as RCD or the RYA's STOPS, and what effect those limitations have on your insurance cover.
Date: Wednesday 15th of February. Lectures and talks start promptly at 19:00 hrs
Place: CA House
Booking: Book here, Tickets are: £4 for members and £7 for non-members. Season tickets are available at £16 for the eight lectures from 1st of February to 22nd of March.