Rob Gibson will pass on his huge experience in racing, cruising and sail training so that we can all enjoy sailing at its best.  Rob is author of the RYA’s “Sail Trim Handbook for Cruisers”, and whether it’s thrashing across an ocean, or a dash to the pub, good sail trim will get you there quicker, in greater comfort and with more pleasure.  Rob will demonstrate the essentials of rig

CA member for many years, Frank likes to use his long and wide experience to unravel the mysteries of marine weather in seeking to contribute to safety at sea.  Frank has observed the weather from above as a senior Met Office and RAF forecaster,  meteorological researcher, and from below as a yachtsman having sailed over 40,000 miles with his wife, Jennifer, in their HR 34.  Fran

This course will give you an understanding of the safety equipment you will use if you are unfortunate enough to encounter difficulties afloat. It is true to say that those with sea survival training are more likely to survive. Cruising is one of the safest leisure activities, and the majority of those afloat will never use their life-raft.