Med Seminar - 17th & 18th March, 2018 - CA House
Note: There will be no service on the DLR between Bank and Shadwell over this weekend. This may affect trains between Bank and Limehouse.
This year we have, once again, decided to run this event over two days on Saturday/Sunday 17th/18th March.
Each day will have a different theme, but there is something here for everyone. It will be a great opportunity to tap into the knowledge and experience of Med members ..... and to make new friends and meet people who have similar sailing plans.
You are most welcome to attend either or both days.
The focus on the first day (Saturday 17th) will be mainly for those thinking of going to the Med, or those that have been there for a few years:-
1030 -1100 Coffee and Registration
1100 -1115 Introductions and Housekeeping Announcements
1115 -1145 The role of an Honorary Local Representative (HLR) and an overview of cruising in Turkey - Lynn Altintas, HLR Bozburun
1145 - 1215 Rules/Regulations and Paperwork for going abroad - Jim Baerselman, CA Member
1215 - 1300 Equipping your boat for extended Med Cruising - Vyv Cox, Engineer, CA Member
1300 - 1400 Lunch
1400 - 1445 Boat Handling in the Med, and what to do in the event of a “what if!!” - Mike Acton, Instructor - First Class Sailing.
1445 -1530 Your First Aid Kit, and what you could deal with and when you need to seek help without delay - Dr Douglas Justins. Author First Aid at Sea
1530 -1600 Q & A, Panel of Speakers
1600 Close and tea
The second day (Sunday 18th) will focus more on specific Mediterranean areas:-
1030 -1100 Coffee and Registration
1100 -1115 Introductions and Housekeeping Announcements - Andrew Osmond (Chair, CA Council)
1115 -1145 Interview with Lynn Altintas & Colin Barber- Lynn Altintas, HLR Bozburun / Colin Barber , Turkey Regulations Editor
1145 -1215 Croatia Updated - Jane Murphy, CA Member & Adriatic Editor
1215 -1300 Sardinia, Corsica and Sicily - Ray Steward, CA Member.
1300 - 1400 Lunch
1400 - 1445 Open Forum, members comments, cruising experiences etc
1445 - 1530 Cruising the Sporades and Cyclades - Vyv Cox, CA Member
1530 - 1600 Q & A, Panel of Speakers
1600 Close and Tea
The cost of this event will be £22.50 per member per day. Non-members £45 per person per day.
NB: Although not anticipated, minor changes to the programme cannot be ruled out at this stage
You can book online now using this link..... Book Now Book early to avoid disappointment.
We hope to see many of you on the 17th or 18th March......... or on both!!!