South West Section Events
Winter Programme 2007/8
The South West Section has been lucky to obtain well known personalities who will give us most interesting talks during the winter months, and we look forward to seeing many members and friends.
Tuesday October 16th
James Jermain, the consultant editor of Yachting Monthly who was on the first leg of “Gypsy Moth’s” round the world cruise, will share the experiences of his trip.
Tuesday November 27th
Ewen Southby-Tailyour, who was himself a former Marine, wrote the approved biography of Blondie Haslar, founder of the Special Boat Squadron and modern single handed ocean racing. He will talk about Blondie’s life and achievements.
Tuesday January 29th
Andrew Ecclestone will be talking about meteorology for sailors and how yachtsmen can access information. Andrew will be the Chairman of a joint event of the Royal Institute of Navigation and the Met. Office held at the Met. Office at Exeter, entitled “Weather and Sailing” on November 10th 2007.
Tuesday March 19th
Drummond Challis who was responsible for making the film of the “Riddle of the Sands” will give us a talk entitled “The Riddle of Erskine Childers” who was, of course, the author. We will also hear about his boat and its similarities to “Dulcibella” of that tale.
All these meetings will be at the Royal Western Yacht Club in Plymouth at 19.30. The bar will be available from 18.00. If you would like to eat beforehand then a meal can be pre-booked for 18.30 and it is anticipated that the cost will be £6.95 for a main course and £3.70 for a pudding. Please book with the section secretary Sue Evans 01752 408848.
The first 2 hours of parking at the Royal Western is free, and a stay of upto 4 hours is £3.00. All day parking is £6.
