As winter approaches Club members are enjoying a full range of activities, with weekend lunchtime bars, as well as dancing, maintenance parties and the Monday afternoon group with coffee and cake.
Wednesday suppers are a welcome interlude to cold dark nights, with delicious home cooked food, and the chance to socialise. These continue until spring, when boats are back in the water.
The winter walk programme is now well into its stride, with Monica and Janet leading a November walk from Levington and along the Orwell, giving a different view for sailors. This is a four mile stroll, along the side of the marina, round the lake, across farmland, with glimpses of the Orwell. All walks are researched and led by members, and are a regular Thursday event.
The first Sunday talk of the new season was Andy Beharrell about the army and navy forts built offshore in the Thames Estuary, and North Sea. This was an amusing, humorous and entertaining talk, with nostalgic photos of pirate radio stations and the principality of Sealand. Andy is also a trustee of The Woolverstone Project which provides sailing for those with disabilities throughout the year at Alton Water and during summer on the River Orwell. Robert Simper’s talk was on people who made the River Deben, and gave an insight into some of the characters at the very heart of the River Deben over the years and who have contributed to the rich character of the river.
A future talk is by Paul Bragg on Biscay Ports. If this sounds intriguing why not join WCC to discover more.
The November AGM was well attended, and reports submitted from the treasure and cruise captain Andy, who organised the wonderful summer cruises enjoyed by all.
There is a range of social events, from the Black Tie Commodore’s Christmas Party, the New Year’s Eve party and more, and members are looking forward to these.
The club has a wide range of events throughout the year (nautical and land based). If you are keen to join please have a look around this website. New members are always welcome, whether you own a motorboat or yacht, or are keen to start sailing
