Quote of the day

[beancounter]

From last night's talk by Liza Copeland at the Cruising Association. On the subject of spouses who are not keen on crossing oceans:
"Nothing goes faster to windward than a 747"

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[AlexL]

Have you been to many of these? I joined the CA at SIBS and was planning to attend some of these lectures. Whats the general setup?

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[Clive_Rigden]

I should like to know too.

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[beancounter]

Hi Alex (and Clive)

I've only just joined the CA (August) and last night was the first lecture we have been to. I went to the new members evening last week, and found it an enjoyable event - a guided tour of the facilities (v.good) and plenty of opportunity to chat.

As you probably know, the talk/lecture program is published in the CA magazine, and is on the website (www.cruising.org.uk). Most Wednesdays and Thursdays have talks, split between technical (sail tuning, engines, C-Map and meteorology are all covered in the next couple of months) and cruising/travelogue.

Non-members can attend. I booked up a few weeks ago using the form from the mag, but I noticed people turning up & paying on the night. The talks start at 7.00 - last night's finished at about 9.15 (with a 20 min interval) which I gather is a little longer than normal. If you wanted food beforehand, the CA do good value meals. Last nights talk (Cruising for Couples) was well attended (c50?) - I would guess that events such as the Hanson Lecture (in a couple of weeks time) with Rod Heikel will be very well attended - we're also booked up for that one. I think quite a number of people probably stayed for a yarn afterwards, but we hit the road back to Cambridge straight away.

You could book a "cabin" at CA house if you wanted to stay overnight - these look basic but comfortable, and at £22/night per person b&b, are good value. (May be useful if you've over-indulged on the reasonably priced beer).

Hope this helps

John



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[AlexL]

John

Thanks for that - I quite like the look of the 2 lectures next week, and the sail trimming and tweaking one looks interesting. We will prob turn up on the night rather than book as lifes a bit hectic at the moment. I work in Dagenham so limehouse is a only quick (ha-ha) few miles up the road.
Unfortunately we couldn't attend the new members evening. I guess we'll see you there next week.

Do you know how many guests per member can come along, or is it unlimited.

Alex

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[Koeketiene]

Thanks for that John.

Was also curious about the lectures - joined at the Boat Show in September. Last nights lecture was actually one I wanted to attend. Good excuse dragging Mrs Yanita along, and getting her a bit more involved in the boat. After all, we'll be spending (a lot) more time afloat in the near future.
Alas, "real life" (work) interfered last night - doesn't it always?

William

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[beancounter]

Sorry Alex - I don't know the member to guest ratio. A quick call to CA house should confirm - they've been v.helpful so far when I've spoken to them.

BTW, is it your Moody S31 that is appearing for sale on line (1995, based Harwich)?

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[beancounter]

Last nights lecture was mostly good - plenty of solid info about equipping your boat for the cruisng life etc, but got a bit "holiday snappish" towards the end.

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[Koeketiene]

a bit "holiday snappish" towards the end

Wouldn't have minded that at all.
Would show Mrs Yanita - not the keenest of sailors - that there's more to it than F7-8 in the Channel.

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[AlexL]

It is indeed my Moody for sale - any takers? /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

I'll give CA a call about guests.

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[Clive_Rigden]

Than you for the CA info Beancounter.

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[beancounter]

Re: Moody

Alas, it's just a bit over our budget. :-( A late 80's Moody 31 is more likely.

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