Hear the fascinating story of the sailor and spy, Erskine Childers, author of The Riddle in the Sands.
Maritime historian Cathy Shelbourne and writer Erskine Childers share a common ancestor. In this talk, Cathy unravels the Childers family tree and traces Erskine’s career. The Riddle of the Sands, set in the shifting sands of the German Frisian Islands before the outbreak of the First World War and which influenced Winston Churchill, then First Lord of the Admiralty into strengthening the Home Fleet of the Royal Navy.
Date and Time: Saturday 11th October 2025, Doors open at 18:00, dinner at 18:45, talk starts at 20:00.
Venue: Royal Harwich Yacht Club, Woolverstone, Ipswich, IP9 1AT; Lat and Long: N52⁰ 0.34’ E001⁰ 11.8’; National Grid Reference: TM 1952 3896; What.Three.Words: ///lion.jumpy.chuckling.
Free car parking at the Club.
Download directions to the Club here.
What: Winter Talk, with or without a meal.
Open to: Members of the CA, CS and RHYC and to non-members.
Guests: Members are encouraged to bring one guest each at the member's rate, just book your guest as an additional member when booking your place.
Non-Members: Additional guests of members, and also non-members, are welcome to attend at the non-member's rate.
Booking will open in the autumn.
If you find any difficulty with booking online please call the RH Club Office on 01473 780319 to make a telephone booking. Office hours normally Monday to Friday 09:00 to 16:00.
Talk Organiser: Tim Daley
Contact: Catriona Essenhigh, Suffolk@theca.org.uk
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