South West

This Special lunch replaces the postponed Christmas Lunch which was delayed because of Covid-19.

When John Chadwick last visited he had us all enthralled with his account of sailing from Plymouth to the Falklands. He returns to complete to story taking us step-by-step through his return cruise from the Southern Atlantic back to Plymouth. He claims to be "an ordinary sailor like many in the CA" - well this ordinary sailor has achieved something extraordinary.

We have unfotunately had to cancel this event due to insufficient numbers booking to attend.

Chris is the fourth generation of this family-run leading sailmaker. It all started back in 18** when his great, great, grandfather discovered he was a better sailor than fisherman. He stopped fishing and made sails instead. The rest is history. Chris will talk about the technical advances in sail making and look at sail trim for cruisers.

A meal is available after the talk. This must be booked directly with Royal Torbay Yacht Club - see below.

1 September - this event is now cancelled, however we hope to re-book this for November. Details will be updated onto the calendar and event listing when confirmed.

Mark is the RNLI’s most decorated coxswain and has been on many dramatic and successful rescues. If you’ve seen 'Saving Lives at Sea' you’ll have an idea of what’s involved but there’s nothing as dramatic as hearing about it from the man at the very centre of sea rescue.