Talks

Around the World Cruising

Robert Heaton will be giving us a very interesting talk on the Maritime and Archaeological History of Poole Harbour, the coastline area of Dorset and the wider area surrounding us. Robert from Poole Maritime Trust and East Dorset Antiquarian Society … Continue reading →

Studland Bay Anchorage and Conservation Howard Davidson and Sarah Parker, two leisure boating reps on the The Studland Bay Marine Partnership (SBMP) will be here to give us updates on progress, and will talk about their win for marine wildlife … Continue reading →

Jo MacGregor and friend Oli, sailed Bluebell (a 16ft open dinghy) Across the English Channel to Alderney, and Guernsey. A feat daunting enough in a 30 foot cruiser, but in a 16ft open dinghy........now that would be truely daunting for … Continue reading →

Chris's talk gives a very interesting account of his single-handed foray across the Bay of Biscay. There were problems to solve, passages to make and time to relax. all of this will be encompassed in this very interesting talk. Heavy … Continue reading →

 TalkTom Cunliffe is a Top International Yachtsman, Author and Wonderful Speaker and Raconteur Tom is the consummate nautical story teller whose experience and knowledge he delights in relaying to boaters and others. He is the author of many books including: … Continue reading →

Sue Grundy and Peter Ellis will be giving this talk. It will focus on their Hengistbury Head Station, but will include much more infromation about the service. National Coastwatch, who's Patron is Princess Anne, is a charity staffed and managed … Continue reading →

Youtube's Sailing Melody family live aboard their 46ft Bowman yacht. Each week they honestly document their preperations to head off on the Journey of a lifetime. With a teenager and a one year old they have many challenges to overcome. … Continue reading →

Sailing around the British Isles After a varied career in the army (QDG), farming and e-commerce, Mark and his wife sold their business (The Present Finder) in 2018 and next day I bought a boat! Like many sailors Mark had … Continue reading →