What's happening at the Cruising Association in March

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Most events are open to non-members (who just pay a little more than members). All have food and drink available.

Tonight. March 7. Talk. Take time to explore the west Baltic. Limehouse. 1900.
https://www.theca.org.uk/node/35094

Tomorrow. March 8. Talk. 110 years of Cruising. Lenham, Kent. 1900
https://www.theca.org.uk/node/34447

Tomorrow. March 8. Visit. Orwell Park Observatory. Woolverstone. 2000
https://www.theca.org.uk/node/34949

March 10. Seminar. Preparing to cross Biscay. Limehouse. 1000-1800
https://www.theca.org.uk/node/35159

March 10. Meeting. Crewing. Skippers, meet crew. Crew meet skippers. Woolverstone. 1100
https://www.theca.org.uk/node/34099

March 11. Conference. 'We do mean to go to sea'. Ipswich. 0900-1700
https://www.theca.org.uk/node/35204

March 14. Talk. Travels with Tilman. Limehouse, 1900
https://www.theca.org.uk/node/35095

March 15. Visit. Orwell Park Observatory. Woolverstone. 2000
https://www.theca.org.uk/node/34949

March 16. Talk. Leeward Islands Cruise and 'Storming to Bermuda'. Hamble. 1800
https://www.theca.org.uk/node/35118

March 17. Talk. The Coastguard Rescue Service and fitting out lunch. Blackwater. 1230
https://www.theca.org.uk/node/34804

March 17. Talk. The Orwell River. Woolverstone. 1800.
https://www.theca.org.uk/node/34945

March 17 and/or March 18. Seminar. Mediterranean cruising. Limehouse. 1030-1600
https://www.theca.org.uk/node/34537

March 20. Social. Fitting out supper and quiz night. Bourne End. 1900
https://www.theca.org.uk/node/34112

March 20. Talk. Tahitian and Brazilian Shores. Poole. 1900
https://www.theca.org.uk/node/34364

March 21. Social. Mid-week lunch. Maldon. 1200
https://www.theca.org.uk/node/35347

March 21. Talk. The Aegean and the Corinth Canal. Limehouse. 1900
https://www.theca.org.uk/node/35096

March 23. Social. Cruisers' supper. Woolverstone. 1900
https://www.theca.org.uk/node/35192

March 24. Talk. Ice with everything (Tom Cunliffe). Limehouse. 1900
https://www.theca.org.uk/node/35273
 
The shore events run October-March. In April-September the emphasis shifts towards rallies, cruises, in-port meets. Or members just manage to fit in some sailing!

PS. I missed one...

"If you couldn’t get to the lunch meets in Brisbane or Sydney you have another chance to meet fellow CA members at a lunch in MELBOURNE on SUNDAY 18TH MARCH at 1200hrs in the members bar of SANDRINGHAM YC."
 
vyv_cox said:
And every one run by volunteers. It amazes me how much time people are prepared to give in the cause of sailing.
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I really do not see why you are so astonished.

As you are not being paid - your services here are voluntary, good natured, unique, without bias, always in focus and educational. I have not identified that you have ever given advise that is doubtful in its accuracy - you limit yourself to topics about which you know. You don't seem interested in self promotion or fame. You don't pretend to be anything that you are not. You are simply a manifestation of those that amaze you - you offer your services, to the cause of sailing, in a different medium (to them).

Thank you.

Jonathan
 
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LadyInBed said:
It amazes me how much it costs considering that every one is run by volunteers! :(
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In the first place, the lunches are legendary in content and quality, included in the meeting fee. Speakers may or may not be volunteers, but are paid travel fees and in some cases may be paid to attend. Several speakers are accommodated overnight in the cabins, for which the event pays. Limehouse HQ has to pay its way, so it may be that there is a fee for use of the place (I don't know whether this is the case). Bar and catering staff are present throughout, presumably someone pays for their time. Other venues may be cheaper but few can approach it for facilities.
 
Neeves said:
I really do not see why you are so astonished.

As you are not being paid - your services here are voluntary, good natured, unique, without bias, always in focus and educational. I have not identified that you have ever given advise that is doubtful in its accuracy - you limit yourself to topics about which you know. You don't seem interested in self promotion or fame. You don't pretend to be anything that you are not. You are simply a manifestation of those that amaze you - you offer your services, to the cause of sailing, in a different medium (to them).

Thank you.

Jonathan
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Wow! Thank you.
 
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