The Baltic seems to many in the UK as a land far, far away. But it is only 350nm to Cuxhaven from Dover. Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Poland, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland and Russia are then available for great exploration. Marinas are much cheaper, food is cheaper and delicious, beaches are sandy and, surprise, surprise – there are no tides or tidal streams. What can possibly go wrong? Well let’s discuss that on the 16th of October.
Having at last bought a seaworthy boat, there was no excuse left for not sailing, so Ken went north from the Medway around (most of) the UK, mainly single-handed, visiting ports that hitherto were for him just names on the map. Important knowledge gained included: Scottish langoustines fly to Spain; midges don't fly when the weather's freezing; and where to find the cheapest beer in England. If you're thinking of making this trip, Ken says be assured, if he can do it then so can you. And he may well do it again.
Andy is a member of the European Inland Waterways Section and has recently revamped the CA’s Netherlands cruising reports. He was also the prime mover behind the guide to the Standing Mast Routes of the Netherlands. In this talk he will cover cruising both for sailing yachts and motor boats in different regions, as well as keeping a boat in this lovely area, or over-wintering and getting work done.
CA London club suppers are popular, informal events held monthly throughout the summer. This will be the last before the autumn lecture season begins in October.
Date: Wednesday 4 September
As usual, we are offered one, two or three courses. Order at the bar, and we'll pull a few tables together for a sociable evening.
Timing is 7pm for 7.30pm. Bar open from 6pm. Venue CA House. Guests are welcome.
Our lecture season wrapped up with Nigel Irens’s Hanson talk at the end of March. After a short breather, we are back with monthly club supper nights from May until lectures resume in October.
Our first informal club supper of this summer is next week, on Wednesday 1 May.
As usual, we are offered one, two or three courses. Order at the bar, and we'll pull a few tables together for a sociable evening.
Timing is 7pm for 7.30pm. Bar open from 6pm. Venue CA House. Guests are welcome.
Back by popular demand, this seminar was first held by Suffolk Section in November. A broad spectrum of topics is on the agenda, starting with an overview of today's global situation covering the effects of climate change, safety, piracy, and favourite destinations. This will be followed by planning a journey, to the Mediterranean, Madeira, Canaries, Caribbean and the return voyage home with illustrated highlights.
Nigel Irens is a leading yacht designer, perhaps best known as creator of the trimaran used by Ellen MacArthur to break the world record for solo circumnavigation in 2005. His portfolio is wide-ranging, from racing yachts to innovative cruising designs, typically synthesising traditional forms with modern materials and methods of construction. In this talk he will cover a couple of his most famous designs before going on to explain the background to his latest projects.
Date: Wednesday 27 March. Lectures and talks start promptly at 1900 hrs.
