2009-2010 WINTER EVENTS
Meetings are held in the meeting Room Room at the Newbury British Legion Club,
Pelican Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, starting at 7.45pm.
Venues for functions to be advised.
10 September 2009 MEMBERS MEETING – CHEESE & WINE
08 October 2009 Marine Archeology Gareth Owen and Caroline Barrie-Smith
Do you know what is below your keel? This will be a dip into the maritime archaeological discoveries of submerged landscapes beneath the waves of the Solent.
12 November 2009 Round Britian Sam Steel/Margaret Campbell
‘Circumnavigating the UK & Ireland’
An illustrated talk by authors and adventurers
Sam Steele & Margaret Campbell
At the Royal British Legion
Pelican Lane, Newbury at 7.45
Based on the experience gained on their circumnavigation and extensive research into other people’s; this talk will highlight planning & preparation, when to leave, which direction & routes to take, what equipment is needed, likely pitfalls, essential maintenance and more.
Visitors/New Members/Non Boat Owners Welcome.
Come and hear this talk free of charge and see if you would like to join Newbury Yacht Club
Secretary: Sheila Wilson
Tel : 01635 200768
email:larch.wood@btopenworld.com www.newburyyachtclub.com
03 December 2009 LAYing Up Supper/Christmas Party
The White Hart at Hampstead Marshall.
14 January 2010 Lundy Andrew Cleeve
A small but fascinating island 11 miles off the coast of Devon with enormous wildlife interest, including seabirds, migrants, an endemic plant, rare insects and a marine nature reserve. The lecture is based on frequent visits made over a period of over thirty years and charts the many changes which the island has seen in its long history.
11 February 2010 AN Eventful ARc Trip Colin Howard
The speaker set sail from Portsmouth harbour in his Catamaran on route to the start of the ARC in the Canaries. His talk will highlight what happened on the way and the lessons he learned.
11 March 2010 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – CHEESE & Wine
Have your say and then relax with other members.
08 April 2010 Faster Cruising, Fine Tuning your Boat Tim Pyatt
This practical talk will include the following tips: using tides more efficiently, looking at the wind in more detail, how to improve the rig and sail trim, how to make downwind sailing more fun, tips on boat handling lessons, changing gear, better crew work and other lessons. The speaker will incorporate examples of good practice and the real benefits from good instruments and displays, including measuring leeway, velocity made good and other information.
13 May 2010 Fitting Out Supper
Venue to be arranged
