As spring approaches Woodbridge Cruising Club members are looking forward to boats going back in the water and sailing again.
Meanwhile the winter social programme has a variety of activities, with the ever popular Wednesday suppers and Thursday walks a welcome break from inclement weather. The first 2022 walk was from Butley Oyster, along the Suffolk Coasts and Heath Paths, passing Butley Priory and returning across arable land. The subsequent walk was around Levington along the Orwell foreshore, through woods and fields and ending at the Ship Inn for a welcome drink and lunch, led by Commodore Stephen Lines. Walkers and dogs enjoyed this beautiful route, which is a perennial favourite. Forthcoming walks are from Shottisham, along the Deben Estuary and to Stone Point, led by John and Liz. Most walks end with a welcome pub lunch.
The Sunday talks, arranged by Captain Peter King, are, as always fascinating. January talks commenced with the East Anglian Sailing Trust by Pete Hudson. EAST provides regular opportunities for adults and children to access and enjoy sailing activities. Paul Constantine’s talk was the reconstruction of the Sutton Hoo burial ship in the Long Shed, using uses traditional tools and timber, and skilled volunteers. Future talks include a voyage to the Antarctic, South Africa in the Second World War, restoring and sailing a steel boat, and off shore sailing.
We have also recently held a Valentine’s party, with champagne and music, the cruise meeting, a skipper and crew meeting and lunch, and our Fitting Out Supper will be held in late March.
The club house is an excellent venue and members recently enjoyed the Ukulele band concert, with Beatles melodies.
If the activities sound intriguing, then please have a look around this website New members are welcome, whether you own a motorboat or yacht, or are keen to start sailing. If you are new to sailing (or need to brush up your skills), then the club’s training officer runs RYA courses. Again all details are on this website.
