The cruising season has got off to a flying start as boats (motor and sail) are back in the water, and the inaugural ‘cruise’ of the hotly contested model boat challenge on Woodbridge boating lake takes place at the end of April.
The first cruise with actual yachts is the Deben Discovery in May, led by Clive and Barbara. This delightful cruise is on the waters of the River Deben with a timed passage from the Woodbridge Haven buoy to Washington buoy and back over 4.8 NM, a club meal, and SADs (safe arrival drinks) at the club house. This will be the first passage over the bar for many sailors this year, but thanks to a recent club talk members are aware of the shifting sandbanks and positions of the bouys.
The Ore and Alde cruise is always fully booked, with cruise leader Brian having a delightful programme cruising Orford, Aldeburgh, Iken, Snape and Butley, with SADS and convivial meals at local yacht clubs and pubs.
The ultimate on shore Thursday walk a stroll around the byways of Framlingham countryside led by William. Members and dogs greatly enjoy these strolls, always ending in a pub lunch, but they stop for the sailing season.
Club members enjoyed a visit to the Longshed to see the reconstruction of the Sutton Hoo ship, preceded by a fascinating talk on the ship build.
Although the much-enjoyed Wednesday suppers have ceased until autumn, they are replaced by the Wednesday barbecues, a delightful way to spend an evening in the pleasant garden of the riverside club house.
The weekend bar is a lovely place to spend a lunchtime, catching up with friends and enjoying a drink with possibly the best view in Woodbridge, and a special delight in summer, when you can sit on the balcony.
The club is looking forward to the Woodbridge Regatta and details will be announced soon.
If you have a genuine interest in sailing and the sea, have a look at our programme of maritime related events on our programme of maritime related events on the calendar. New members are always welcome.
