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TORPOINT MOSQUITO SAILING CLUB

 

Ahoy all Yacht Sailors

 

Sailing Sec. (Yachts) Dee Casey-Brown

 


 

Tuesday Night Winter Talks/Events Programme 2012

 

24 January 2012:  Crossing the Channel in a 14’ dinghy

Dave Green and Joe Jordan describe their epic Channel Crossing in a Bosun dinghy

 

Tides & Weather

 

 

 

31 January 2012: Building a traditional Cornish lugger

 

Marcus & Freya Rowden talk you through building a traditional 60ft Cornish lugger Grayhound and their plans for the vessel (and how you can see it for real at the yard in Millbrook).

 

Regulations

 

 

7 February 2012: Sail cut and performance

Jamie Watts (and/or Lumpy) of Ullman Sails discusses the importance of getting the correct sail cut for better performance.

 

14 February 2012:  Club cruise to Benodet and the Glenan Isles Summer 2012

Alan Bradfield, the club's Cruising Secretary, will outline plans for the  club's summer cruise to South Brittany.  All welcome either with a view to participating, on your own boat or as crew, or just to learn more about the event. 

 

21 February 2012: Marine Specialist Roadshow

including information/exhibits on masts & rigging, marine engines & electrics, gas installation & safety, general boat maintenance.

Brought to you by Blagdons Boatyard. NB this is not a talk.

 

* new* - 28 February 2012: Maritime smuggling, illegal immigration & security

Illustrated talk by the UK Border Agency and the police on maritime smuggling, illegal immigration and security. The team will also talk about the Project Kraken initiative to encourage yachtsmen and other water users to report suspicious activity.

 

6 March 2012: the Tamar Coastguard

Nigel Bunker - an informative presentation concerning the Tamar Coastguard and their future role.

 

27 March 2012: Boat Jumble

Your junk is someone else’s treasure!

Bring your unwanted marine bits & bobs and turn them into cash. A donation to the Safety Boat Fund is all we ask in return

 

All welcome. All events start at 19:30hrs If you need any further information please email Brigitte Mann brigitte@trembraze.plus.com

 

NB: Yacht Race Registration 3 April 2012

pete goss to go solo

roy morgan with sirducktion

for sale - mood swing - MOODY 33s MK II

for sale -good knight-westerly GK29

 

 Page updated  02 Feb 2012