As the festive season approaches, club members are enjoying on shore activities based at the club house ideally situated overlooking the River Deben.
The sociable Wednesday suppers are a chance to enjoy delicious food and a drink, whilst the laying up supper was a more formal occasion, held aptly enough on Trafalgar Day, with a Nelson themed menu and the traditional toast to Nelson by the Commodore, Mark Richardson.
Members and their dogs enjoy the fortnightly Thursday walks are enjoyed by members and despite sometimes soggy going, finish with a welcome meal at a local pub. The most recent walk was along the River Deben past Stonner Point and Methersgatge Quay, and finished at the Sutton Plough, led by Brian.
The Sunday autumn talks included a lecture to a full house by Roger Knight of a cruise around Loch Ewe and Scapa Flow, and the part they paid in the history of the Navy and the World Wars. In December we will have a talk from Paul and Alison Constantine about sailing around the Danish Limfjord, a little sailed rural area, to inspire members to visit there.
The November AGM saw the committee members are elected and reports given as to the year’s activities, including cruise captain Andy, and cups were presented to members for sailing achievements.
The Ukulele band Jetsam had a sing along evening, with hits from 60s to 80s and a film evening The Voyage of the Madmen was the dramatic tale of 2018 Golden Globe race – both events raising money for the Woolverstone Project.
The cruising club is now moving into winter activities so why not consider joining. This website has full details and new members are welcome, whether you currently own a motorboat or yacht, (or are a past owner), or have an interested in all things nautical.
