Suffolk

Wednesday 26 October 2016

Birds and Barges

Hands on sailing on the Thames Barge “Victor” down the River Orwell and up the Stour with Rick Vonn, RSPB Warden on board to help identify the LBJs. (Little Brown Jobs).  Spot the seasonal migrants, and, perhaps, some very special sights. You can see information about last year's barge trip in last December's newsletter from the Suffolk section. (See the newsletter Archive).

Friday 21st October 2016, Evening Meeting at RHYC, Woolverstone

Life as a Harwich Pilot, Jane Stone

Bar open at 1800, meal 1845, talk 2000, finish approx. 2200

Two course supper £14. Price includes attendance at the talk. There is a charge of £5 per head for members attending for talks only.

Further details to follow.

Crewing Meeting

Are you, the Skipper, ever short of Crew?

Are you, the Crew, in need of a Skipper, so you can have the joy of sailing,

add miles or gain experience? Come to meet crew & skippers.

Sat 27^th February 2016 at Royal Harwich Yacht Club, Orwell Room

Bank Holiday 30 April - 2 May 2016,   East Coast Spring Rally

Suffolk, Essex, and Kent Sections invite you to celebrate the start of the Sailing Season in true Cruising Association style with an informal Rally, featuring some cruising, gentle competition, activities ashore, entertainment, and to eat, drink and yarn with friends old and new. Passage Race based on predicting your Estimated Time of Arrival at the RHYC.

Saturday 12 March 2016,  Evening Meeting at RHYC, Woolverstone

Near and Far plus Photo Competition

Bar open at 1800, meal 1845, talk 2000, finish approx. 2200

Our usual mix of members stories plus the ever popular Photo Competition. As well as your shots of sailing (and power, not forgetting racing scenes) and the places you have visited we will be looking for an image suitable for the cover of the 2017 edition of The Cruising Almanac and for the apps based on the Almanac.

Thursday 3 March 2016,  Morning meeting at the RHYC, Woolverstone

My Job and Preparing your Boat for Sail (or Sale), Mike Woollard

Coffee 1100, talk 1130, bar open 1230, lunch available 1300

Mike Woollard is a very experienced local yacht surveyor. He will tell us about how he sets about surveying a yacht and some of the pitfalls to avoid. We may be familiar with having a potential purchase surveyed, but it can be just as important to have a survey before setting out on a long trip. How can you put a value on peace of mind?

Saturday 27 February 2016, Morning meeting at the RHYC, Woolverstone

Going Foreign Interactive Workshop – in conjunction with the RHYC Cruise in Company Group and Shearwater Sailing School

Coffee 0930, Workshop 1000, Lunch (optional) 1230

Saturday 20 February 2016  Morning meeting at the RHYC, Woolverstone

Fire Safety for Sailors, Clifford Mickleburgh

Coffee 0930, Talk and Demonstration 1000

Clifford Mickleburgh ran his own fire safety company for many years and has been particularly concerned with the special issues that relate to safety aboard yachts and motor cruisers. As a yachtsman himself he has a down to earth and practical approach to what is needed to keep us safe as we cruise.

Please see booking details on the attached form.

Thursday 11 February 2016  Morning meeting at the RHYC, Woolverstone

The Global Marine Environment, Paul Rodhouse

Coffee 1100, talk 1130, bar open 1230, lunch available 1300

We are very fortunate to have a distinguished and knowledgeable speaker for this meeting.

Paul writes:

Cruising Association – Suffolk Section and Royal Harwich Yacht Club 

Long Distance Cruising Masterclass with Jimmy and Doina Cornell  **FULLY BOOKED**

Saturday 6 February 2016

Royal Harwich Yacht Club, Woolverstone, Ipswich IP9 1AT