Patrick started dinghy sailing at age 13 and went on to win several National Championships in different classes including the International Flying Dutchman class, but never got to compete in the Olympic Games in the USSR although selected, as the UK boycotted these games. He and his wife competed until 1989 when they bought a yacht for family sailing from the Solent to France, the Channel Islands and Holland. He now has a Beneteau First 32ft yacht, two Merlin Rocket racing dinghies and a share in a cruising catamaran in the Grenadines. He is keen to share his thoughts on some of the things he has learnt and some of the mistakes he has made in his long sailing life.
Date and Time: Thursday 9th October 2025 at 20.00
Venue: The Dog & Bear Hotel Lenham Kent ME17 2PG
Open to: Members and Non-members
Booking: Pre-booking required via Eventbrite [BOOK VENUE]
Cost: £3.00 per person
Contact: Section Secretaries Sue and David Long ">
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