It has been a glorious summer for Woodbridge Cruising Club, with the cruising season drawing to a close. The Lowestoft and Southwold cruise organised by Graham and Bram saw a nine strong fleet arrive in Lowestoft to enjoy a welcoming meal in the historic splendour of the Royal Norfolk & Suffolk Yacht Club, and after a peaceful night in the harbour set sail for Southwold, where SADS ( safe arrival drinks ) were once again held, followed by a meal at the Harbour Inn. Daytime activities including swims, walks to Walberswick or along the Dunwich River, before a sail back to home berths in the Deben, or Orwell.
The last cruises of the season are the perennial favourite the Blackwater cruise with cruise leader Andy, the penultimate sociable Walton Pond led by Don and Maggie, and the final Three Rivers led by Martin. The cruise dinner is a grand finale to the season and held at the Royal Harwich Yacht Club. For all yacht and motorboat owners cruising in company is one of the best reasons to join the club. All cruises are carefully planned to take advantage of favourable tides, and the harbours are booked in advance.
The August Bank Holiday barbecue in the pleasant garden of the riverside club house, where the delicious home-made puddings are a highlight, is always popular, and a chance to socialise on shore.
Members are then planning for the autumn season, and future events include the formal laying up supper; a lovely occasion to met with other club members and enjoy a delicious three course meal.
The autumn programme will be commencing soon, with Thursday walks, the Wednesday suppers and Sunday talks, as well as the weekend bar in the scenic club house overlooking the River Deben.
Why not consider joining us? This website has full details and new members are welcome. If you have a genuine interest in sailing and the sea, have a look at our programme of maritime related events on the calendar.
