Solent

A Cross-Channel Cruise in Company - organised by the North France and Channel Islands Section. 

Rendezvous in Cherbourg, for discounted berthing and fireworks, on Saturday 14th July, passing through the Alderney Race to Carteret on Sunday, then on to St Helier and onwards to St Peter Port for Thursday/Friday 19/20th July. 

Arriving for the party in St Peter Port is perfectly acceptable. 

‘A Year and One Month Off’

 Derrick and Ali Thorrington will tell us of their adventures in Green Flash during their sailing down to the Mediterranean the outside way and back through the Canal du Midi.

Bill Tilman was one of the ‘greats’ of post-war yachtsmen and adventurers.  Our speaker, Bob Comlay, who sailed with him, has made a special study of his life and exploits.

Don't miss this evening which we feel sure will hold the fascination of members and guests alike.

Please see the attachment for more detail and booking form

A two topic meeting: Tim and Liz Dodwell on their recent West Country, Scillies and S E Ireland cruise followed by CA Member Richard Flegg on his recent cruise around the UK via the Caledonian Canal.

Section Secretaries Tim and Liz Dodwell will give an illustrated talk about their cruise last June and July to the Isles of Scilly, Milford Haven and to the south-eastern tip of Ireland. 

The forum date is Saturday 26th February and the location will be the Royal Southampton Yacht Club Ocean Village. Please go to the yacht club's website for directions.

This year's Forum Topic will be:

How to avoid disaster and how to ensure you are found if the worst does happen.

Speakers will cover topics such as radar and AIS, EPIRBs, life jackets, liferafts, recovery of Man Overboard and safety gear generally.

Drinks at the bar from 6pm.

To attend this meeting, please use the Booking Form in the attachment below.

Full Details of Winter programme. (PDF)

First Aid for the Cruising Yachtsman 

Professor Noel Dilly is paying us a return visit to talk about this topic of particular importance to those who cruise long-distance.