Jimmy Cornell Masterclass

In the last three decades Jimmy has sailed 200,000 miles in all oceans of the world, including three circumnavigations and two voyages to Antarctica. 

He has a wealth of practical advice to offer anyone contemplating a trip whether to the Mediterranean or right around the world. His seminars have sold out in the US.  Jimmy has run two very successful masterclasses for CA members thinking of undertaking an offshore voyage; one in London in 2008 and one more recently in Falmouth last November.  We are delighted that he has agreed to come again to CA House to run another session for those who missed out last time round. 

The class, on Saturday 27 March at CA House, is in five parts, and should take around six hours with a break for lunch.  Coffee available from 9.30am, prompt start at 10am. 

Planning your dream voyage: planning an offshore voyage starting from Europe and sailing to the Mediterranean, to the Eastern Caribbean (and back), to Panama, and all the way around the world. Routing suggestions, weather routing, prevailing winds, tropical storm areas and seasons, climate change and its possible effects. 

Main planning considerations: heavy weather, safety concerns and piracy, common breakages, dealing with emergencies, essential spares. 

Practical aspects of long distance offshore cruising: formalities and documents, communications, downwind sails, cruising in stages, yacht transport. 

Offshore routines: life on board, daily routine including maintenance, meals, selfsteering gears and autopilots, provisions, fuel and water, electricity consumption and generation, watch systems, fishing, diving and photography. 

Main factors that can affect the outcome of a voyage: essential features on an offshore cruising boat, financial aspects, crew. 

All sections are well illustrated and Jimmy is happy to take questions. Tickets will be £25 for members, £30 non members.

Please book in advance with the office on 0207 537 2828. 

Saturday 13 November 2010

CA Suffolk Section

Long Distance Cruising Masterclass

If you can't make it to CA House, or the date is not suitable, note that Jimmy will be repeating his Masterclass for CA members at the RHYC, Woolverstone, Ipswich on 13 November 2010.

Contact David Sadler: david-sadler@lineone.net for details.