The club has held its AGM, where thanks were expressed to the outgoing Commodore Steven Lines and the new Commodore Mark Richardson was warmly welcomed.
The winter programme is well under way, with the renowned Wednesday suppers a highlight.
The Laying Up supper was a formal evening, with delicious food, and tasty puddings a highlight. Members are eagerly anticipating the Commodore’s Christmas party, a black tie evening with a three course meal, and entertainment in true cruising club style.
The inaugural Sunday talk was by Professor Mark Bailey to a packed house, and was a fascinating history of the evolution of our Suffolk coast, how the Orford Ness spit was shorter, Shingle Street hamlet did not exist and Bawdsey was an island. Complex weather changes 1250 and 1650 lead to increased storms, periods of warming, and erosion of places such as Dunwich; and the Deben started to form its current shape.
Kim Fisher gave a very informative and instructive talk on boat building, with many amusing personal anecdotes, to an enthralled audience. From wheeled boats to amphibian crafts, built and designed by Kim, this was an inspiration to everyone.
The Boat Jumble was open to everyone, and so successful it is planned to be a regular event.
The Thursday walks commenced with a stroll around Shotley on the Ransome trail, past a vineyard and along the scenic banks of the Orwell led by Neil and the second walk of the season was a walk around Orford by Bram, with a welcome pub lunch at the end. A highlight of this was C.12th Sudbourne Church being opened.
The RYA onshore courses have commenced, if anyone is interested do email Martinlovessailing@hotmail.com for full details.
The cruising club is looking forward to the autumn social programme, 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.
