Wessex

Captain Barry Sadler, Senior Pilot Southampton Harbour

  • 16/2/2027
  • In Person
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Join us to meet Barry Sadler, Southampton Pilot, to hear about his role and put your own questions to him.

With over 25 years as a Pilot in Southampton, and authorised to conduct the world’s largest container ships, Barry will explain the role of a pilot, the risks involved and the measures taken to alleviate them. He will describe the systems behind the provision of Marine Pilotage, explore the challenges posed by ever-increasing ship sizes, and show how leisure craft can at times increase the risks associated with piloting these huge ships.

 

Date and Time: Tuesday 20 October 2026, bar opens 1900, talk begins 1930

Venue: Lilliput Sailing Club, 200a Sandbanks Road, Poole, Dorset BH14 8HA.

Open to: All CA Members, prospective CA members

Booking: No need to book

Cost: £3 for CA members, non-members £6 - payment on the door.

Contact: Section Secretaries: wessex@theca.org.uk

This event is open to anyone
Date: Tuesday, 16 February 2027
Time: 19:00 (GMT+0)
Location:
Lilliput Sailing Club
Tickets: Members
£3
, Non-members
£6
.
Q&A: There will be a Q&A session at the end of the event