Biscay

Biscay Section

Biscay Day, 17th of January

Date: 
Sun, 17/01/2016 - 10:00

Biscay Day, Sunday 17th of January, CA House

This all-day seminar, on the final day of the London Boat Show, is open to all CA members and their guests. The programme will feature a range of presentations of interest to boaters sailing or intending to sail in Biscay Section waters. The speakers will include:

Beginning in Biscay

Date: 
Sat, 14/11/2015 - 10:00 to 18:00

Beginning in Biscay, 14th of November, CA House (full but waiting list in place)

Biscay is often associated with storms, challenging conditions and passages, but during the summer months, the Biscay coast offers a delightful cruising ground, islands, sheltered rivers, historic towns and much more. 

BIscay Section Mid-Summer Rallies

Date: 
Sat, 20/06/2015 - 00:00 to Sun, 21/06/2015 - 00:00

MId-summer falls on a weekend in June, and the rallies will take the form of informal get-togethers at ports or anchorages to be advised, depending on where the host boats will be. To date, there are two host boats, MIthral Aegis and Wizard of Paget, but more volunteers to host would be very welcome. Further details will follow via MyCA, BiscayNet and Section emails. Come and join us.

Biscay Day, Sunday January 18th 2015

Date: 
Sun, 18/01/2015 - 10:00

Biscay Day, Sunday January 18th

Some members have expressed the wish to attend both the North France and Channel Islands day on 17th, and Biscay Day on the 18th. In order to make this more affordable for those wishing to attend both, we've decided to set the price at £50 for members, and £75 for non- members if attending both days. Please let your Section Secretary know if you want to change your booking - or when making a new booking.

Preparing to Cross Biscay

Date: 
Sat, 08/11/2014 - 09:30 to 17:45

An all-day Seminar for those who are planning to cross the Bay of Biscay.  Non-members are particularly welcome.

The presentations and the information pack will cover

  • Biscay Weather  Reading the weather and waiting for the right conditions are fundamental to a successful crossing
  • Safety at sea and dealing with emergencies
  • The experiences of those who have made the crossing
  • Passage planning
  • Communications

Details on how to book will be added soon.

Biscay Mid-Summer Rally

Date: 
Sat, 21/06/2014 - 00:00 to Mon, 23/06/2014 - 00:00

June 21-23 Mid-Summer Rally

We thought that this year we would try something different. Meeting up with friends, old and new, is one of the pleasures of cruising.

How could we encourage as many people as possible to rally this summer when people are boating in different countries? Instead of one rally, we would like to have as many as possible.

BISCAY DAY 2014

Date: 
Sun, 12/01/2014 - 10:00 to 18:00

BISCAY DAY SUNDAY JANUARY 12th CA HOUSE

An all-day Seminar

Anchors and Anchoring   Vyv Cox will share his knowledge of anchors and anchoring. You will have read his advice in Practical Boat Owner, come and listen to him.

Exploring Beyond the Raz  While sailing in Western France, Mike Eastman has spent 70 nights at anchor, where did he go?

Falmouth to Spain, the Picos and Back   James Collier crossed from Falmouth and back to climb in Northern Spain.

Biscay Cruise in Company Get-together and Photo Gallery

Date: 
Sat, 23/11/2013 - 19:00 to 22:00

If you joined the Cruise in Company or would like to see what we all got up to, then join us at CA House for an informal evening and photo gallery

The bar will be open and you will be able to choose your meal when you arrive. 

Biscay Cruise in Company

Date: 
Fri, 07/06/2013 - 00:00 to Sat, 22/06/2013 - 00:00

Port Louis June 7th 8th  9th      Boats Assemble      

Arrive at your convenience at the marina at Port Louis in the shelter of the Citadel which houses two museums, a small maritime museum and a larger one showing the history of Lorient and its trade with the East.  Last year, we visited the Ste-Aimée restaurant for an excellent workers’ lunch. There are frequent ferries from here to Lorient itself.                                     

 Etel  June 10th 11th        

Biscay Day Sunday January 20th 2013

Date: 
Sun, 20/01/2013 - 00:00

Our annual all-day cruising forum on the last day of the Boat Show.

The day will include