Programme
Archived Events
Below is the list of all events we have run in the past. Please have a look through them, it should give you a good idea of what we get up to as a club.
Relaxed Cruising around lower Mull, the beautiful inner Hebredies, and an exciting passage to NW Ireland
Relaxed Cruising around Skye, Mull and the inner Hebrides
Enjoy the beautiful landscape of the Isle of Skye and the outer Hebrides.
Awesome cruise to the mystical and Tolkienesque Faroes
Would you like a framed copy of the 2010 May Week Dinner group photo? If so, sign up!
We have taken so much stuff off Kestrel in the last two years, and replaced it all with super sweet gucci kit, that we thought a celebration is needed.
So we are going to make it all into a big pile and set fire to it. With beer and meat on the side!
CUYC will be holding our May Week dinner this year in the auspicious surroundings of Jesus College. Look forward to champagne reception, three course dinner, with port to follow!
Much fun will be had by all. Sign up now!
Colleges are lame and won't let us play cricket around their listed buildings. Funny that...
So we are holding our garden party on Jesus Green this year. A small donation will get you access to lots of drinks and barbecue food, and we'll have a few games of cricket/frisbee/aussie rules going.
Relaxed Cruise around Orkney and Shetland Islands
We will take Kestrel from Ipswich all the way up to Aberdeen to bring her in position for cruises around the Shetland and Orkney Islands. This is the perfect trip if you want to do some adventurous passage making or need to get extra miles for your RYA qualifications.
A long weekend of sunny cruising on the east coast, to welcome in the summer
A weekend of chilled out sailing whilst enjoying good food, good coffee (or tea) and good company.
Come and enjoy a night at the Maypole with good beer and great company!
A glorious may weekend spent improving your sailing.
A glorious may bank holiday spent improving your sailing.
CETC are holding a seminar on The Future of Maritime Communications on Thursday 29th April at 1800. It will take place at the St. John 's Innovation Centre on Cowley Road.
Cost will be £7.50.
Sounds really interesting. Come along!
If are interested in our summer programme and want to to find out more, here is the opportunity to talk to committee members and skippers in person!
Leaving relatively late on Friday evening, we'll pootle down the Orwell to find a buoy, have dinner and break open a polypin of Milton Brewery's finest.
On Saturday morning we'll get some bacon on the stove and bread in the oven as we drop the buoy and head down the coast to a suitably quiet and picturesque backwater. There we can relax with a G&T as we cook a fabulous dinner in the galley. Naturally the beer will need finishing too.
This trip is ideal for beginners and experienced sailors alike. Good cooks with a sense of humour especially welcome; bring your favourite cake recipe!
An east coast Day Skipper course on Kestrel. 3 days.
Springtime sailing clear blue Agean sea between the flower-clad hills of the Cycladic Islands ! Need one say more ?
This is a full 8 days sailing and we have negotiated a very serious discount. It will be the cheapest Med. sailing you get this year and the easy sailing is suitable for everyone.
We will be sailing to the Cyclades, the same general area as last year's Easter Med. trip, but en entirely different set of islands and ports. With the extra day or so, we hope to get to Santorini (Thira).
If you want to spend more than a lunch time to explore "The Venice of the North" after having made it all the way from Ipswich, then this trip is for you. We plan to have a chilled out trip to the picturesque town of Bruges at Easter. We will set sail on Thursday the 1st and will spend a good part of the weekend in Bruges, before heading back to arrive in Ispwich on Monday evening.
This cruising trip might involve night passages across the channel. Sailors with some sailing experience are welcome to join this trip. Please get in touch if you'd like to know more before making up your mind.
There is also the possibility of leaving earlier on Thursday which is preferable if enough people are interested. So if interested, please let me know if that is the case for you.
An east coast Day Skipper course on Kestrel. 3 days.
One Easter (ish) weekend, one Kestrel, one East Coast together make this trip.
Pub - there will be beer and conversations about sailing, although not exclusively so.
A lifelong VHF certificate to allow you to operate marine VHF radios with Digital Selective Calling.
There will be a racing pubmeet on Weds 17th, 8pm in The Anchor. All are welcome, especially if you haven't raced before, or if you haven't yet raced with CUYC before. Come along and meet us! We are very friendly :)
Lent term is over, the weather is getting better and tides are excellent for an adventuruous trip to Belgium. We will set off on Friday night from Ipswich, cross over to Zeebrugge and then head down south east straight into the centre of the picturesque town of Bruges.
After weeks of planning this summer's sailing programme is finally ready to go public! Come and join us to find out more and sign up for trips.
Come along to the 'Rachel Weatherup Dinner' - CUYC's Lent Term Dinner at Clare!
Dress: black tie
A day of informative training involving a wet drill in the pool with a chance to see how a life jacdket really works.
Sail to Bruges then hopefully make sure the following trip will NOT be welcomed when they motor in a week later.
Nice sailing, an opportunity for mile-building and a lovely lunch in Bruges.
The second RYA Diesel Engine course of 2010. Ideal for those who want to become club skippers and mates or just those who want a better understanding of how marine engines work.
Two days of training aboard Kestrel with an aim to signing of parts of a day skipper practical qualification.
RYA First Aid Course - Certificate valid for 3 years from date of issue.
Two days of training aboard Kestrel with an aim to signing of parts of a day skipper practical qualification.
Formal swap with the climbing club at Jesus. Should be an awesome evening- sign up now!
Meet in the college bar at 7pm. BYOB-one bottle each per person max., no corkage.
The first RYA Diesel Engine course of 2010. Ideal for those who want to become club skippers and mates or just those who want a better understanding of how marine engines work.
Setting off from Ipswich we will aim to reach one of the more distant East Coast rivers up or down the coast such as Ore or Crouch. This trip will involve a short coastal passage during the day, a night at anchor in one of the rivers and the return trip on the next day.
It'll be week four, and you will want to relax in preparation for the rest of the term. What could be better than coming for a weekend sailing in good company, with good food and awesome anchorages!
A big get together with all of the sections of the Cruising Club (CUCrC), including an after dinner speaker and after party.
The Radegund, King St. I look forward to seeing you all there!
Come along and give some input into the sort of trips YOU would like to see organised.
Any thoughts for the Summer Programme [Faroes - Brittany] ?
Fancy going somewhere warm this Easter ?
Let us know; and come along and pick up some some experience painlessly over a pint.
The Combined RYA Day Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory course run by CUYC represents excellent value training of the highest quality, pitched at a level suitable for those at Cambridge, and with a high instructor:pupil ratio and individual support network. All students start the same course and are taught the material for both the RYA Day Skipper Theory and the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Theory syllabi thereby gaining a thorough grounding in all the theory behind yachting, eliminating inefficient overlap between the syllabi and covering material normally only taught in one of the courses. This is the third course this year, starting at the beginning of lent term, on Thursday evenings.
A course for the experienced sailor who's done everything else. "When your eyes lift from looking at the people and things around you, and you find yourself gazing at the stars thinking how beautiful they really are...". A course in astro-navigation, world-wide meteorology, and ocean passage planning.
Still haven't finalised your NYE plans? Then join this short cruise starting from the Hamble River to Cowes in time for New Years Eve fireworks.
We will be chartering a Bavaria 46 called "Shabeene" from Lymington Yacht Charters:
http://www.lymingtonyachtcharters.co.uk/Fleet/B46.htm
We will join the yacht at Lymington yacht marina at noon on 30 December (berth C7). Directions to the marina are here:
http://www.lymingtonyachtcharters.co.uk/directions/index.htm
After familiarising ourselves with the vessel we will head over to Yarmouth for the first evening. New Years eve will be spent cruising the Solent and we will arrive in Cowes in time for dinner and drinks. Cowes has a reputation for being rather lively on New Years Eve - so please bring a pirate costume. New Years day will be spent cruising to the Needles before arriving back in Lymington by about 4 pm as it gets dark.
Please confirm your place and send an email to Adam Durant (adam@cuyc.org.uk).
We've down ta't pub for perhaps the last social of the year. Anyone else who's around, do please come along.
Two weeks of skipper training on Kestrel with an aim to taking a RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or Yachtmaster Coastal Exam at the end of it.
A five day RYA Day Skipper practical course on the East Coast aboard Kestrel
Celebrating the end of Michaelmas term and the onset of the Christmas vacation, this weekend trip of relaxed cruising around the East Coast's finest anchorages and places offers the ideal opportunity for you to spend a fun weekend sailing.
CUYC Christmas Dinner at Caius College, 7:30. Dress: Black Tie
This popular one-day course will teach you all aspects of operation of VHF-DSC radios. Practise with real radio sets and computer simulations and walk away with a life-long RYA certificate of competence.
A relaxed weekend of sunny sailing - just the thing to blow the cobwebs away. Fair winds, good sailing and warm pubs all available right here!
This trip is for you if you are looking to break out of Cambridge for a weekend and are desperate for a change from sitting in the library all day. Surrounded by fresh air and the sea, we will be exploring the beauty of the East Coast creeks and anchorages.
We have two boats: Pretender and Roxanna, departing Shotley Point marina and meeting up with the club boat Kestrel coming down from Ipswich. A change from sitting in the library all day: surrounded by fresh air and the sea, we will be exploring the beauty of the East Coast creeks and anchorages.
Did you ever wonder what yacht racing is all about? Or have you seen it all, from Volvo Ocean Race to America's Cup? No matter what your experience level is, you are invited to come to our
Yacht Racing Pubmeet on Monday, 16th November at 8:30pm at The Anchor (Silver Street)
Join us to find out more about a) Yacht race training opportunities b) BUSA Yachting Nationals and the Varsity Race c) Other yacht racing opportunities
You will also have the chance to sign up for the yacht racing email list. Should you not be able to attend the pubmeet but wish to find out more, just visit http://www.cuyc.org.uk/racing/. If you would like to receive further emails from the racing list, send a request to racing@cuyc.org.uk with a brief outline of your sailing and racing experience.
It'll be week 5 when this trip comes along. So time to pack your bags and run
Another Day Skipper and Yachtmaster Theory course starting this term. As the first theory course was so so oversubscribed, we're putting on a second one. This time on Tuesdays.
The Combined RYA Day Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory course run by CUYC represents excellent value training of the highest quality, pitched at a level suitable for those at Cambridge, and with a high instructor:pupil ratio and individual support network. All students start the same course and are taught the material for both the RYA Day Skipper Theory and the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Theory syllabi thereby gaining a thorough grounding in all the theory behind yachting, eliminating inefficient overlap between the syllabi and covering material normally only taught in one of the courses.
Join us for the night out on Saturday in London, and then cure you hangover by sailing Kestrel back to the E coast via a pit-stop in the beautiful Medway river. If you want to do more sailing, simply sign up for both legs of this London trip ("London ahoy" & "The Return of Kestrel vol.2").
Kestrel is making its long-awaited way to London on Saturday, 7th November. This is your chance to catch up with the club and other London-based alumni (and admire the boat)! We will be at the Dickens Inn (at St Katherine's Docks) from 6.30-10pm. After that, we will move on to another venue for some further partying, so please call Nina on 07817 560886 to check where we are.
This extensive social event will have something to offer for everyone - from London-based CUY(C) / CUCrC alumni, to those Cambridge-based people who would like to spend a fun night in London. So clear your diaries now and sign up so that we can keep you up-to-date with Kestrel's progress up the Thames and any last-minutes changes.
The stylish and very environmentally friendly way to get into London for a big night out. If you want to do even more sailing, you can also sign up for the return leg ("The Return of Kestrel vol.2")!
Pub meet, in the Granta, Friday 30th. See you there!
If you enjoy good fish, good ale, eating and sailing** in general, then this is the trip for you!
** If you're unsure about sailing or are a complete beginner, then this trip is still for you - with the planned relaxed itinerary, there will be plenty of opportunity for you to learn!
If you are new to CUYC, this trip is a perfect opportunity to meet other freshers and get to know the club's own yacht Kestrel. The Ipswich area offers many sheltered rivers to explore while in good weather we can sail further along the coast.
An excellent weekend introduction to CUYC. Sail out from Ipswich, on our yacht Kestrel, down the Orwell to one of the many river side pubs on the east coast.
The perfect opportunity for any freshers who want to meet other club members, particularly if you're going on a trip soon. Everyone else is also welcome!
The Combined RYA Day Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory course run by CUYC represents excellent value training of the highest quality, pitched at a level suitable for those at Cambridge, and with a high instructor:pupil ratio and individual support network. All students start the same course and are taught the material for both the RYA Day Skipper Theory and the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Theory syllabi thereby gaining a thorough grounding in all the theory behind yachting, eliminating inefficient overlap between the syllabi and covering material normally only taught in one of the courses. Furthermore, the need to choose which level to take at the start of the course is eliminated and students will be able to learn all the material and gradually during the course come to decide which assessments to take at the end of the course.
For both those keen sailors out there, and all those who'd like to give it a go... Come and find out more at our squash, Tuesday 13th October, 1700-2100, at the Bateman room, Caius College.
An official RYA Practical Training course for either RYA Day Skipper Practical, or Competent Crew qualifications.
An official RYA Practical Training course for either RYA Coastal Skipper Practical, Day Skipper Practical, or Competent Crew qualifications.
Combine a visit to Denmark's glamorous capital with the last chance of warm late summer Baltic island sailing before Kestrel starts one her journey home.
Combine a visit to Denmark's glamorous capital with the last chance of warm late summer Baltic island sailing before Kestrel starts one her journey home.
The Kalmar - Copenhagen leg of Kestrel's epic adventure in the Baltic goes round the southern tip if Sweden, past Bornholm, and possibly across to Prora on Rügen, before ending at Copenhagen on the last weekend of August.
The start of the return journey of Kestrel to the UK - departing from Stockholm, past the beautiful island of Gotland and ending in the coastal city of Kalmar.
An amazing two weeks of cruising the Baltic sea. Visiting three different countries with plenty of Parties and BBQs on gorgeous islands along the way
A weeks stunning sailing in the Finnish Archipelago, plus Helsinki and Tallinn
Starting off in metropolitan Stockholm, cruising through magical Archipelagoes, sailing right into Helsinki
Another magical ten days in the land of the midnight sun, sailing around the myriad of islands between Finland and Sweden, including the Aaland islands, and the Turku and Stockholm archipelagoes. Fast, exhilarating sailing during the day on followed by long relaxing evenings taking in the sights and sounds of the most spectacular cruising ground in the Baltic. Saunas, barbeques, great sailing and fantastic socials all included!
A magical ten days in the land of the midnight sun, sailing around the myriad of islands between Finland and Sweden, including the Aaland islands, and the Turku and Stockholm archipelagoes. Fast, exhilerating sailing during the day on followed by long relaxing evenings taking in the sights and sounds of the most spectacular crusing ground in the Baltic. Saunas, barbeques, great sailing and fantanstic socials all included!
Adventurous delivery along the South and East coast of Sweden
The CUY May Week Dinner. Need I say more?!
A popular one-day course covering all aspects of operation of VHF-DSC radios. Practise with real radio sets and computer simulations and walk away with a life-long RYA certificate of competence.
Adventurous North Sea crossing combined with exploring the stunning Swedish West Coast and Oslo Fjorden
The next installment in the series of mad dashes across vast stretches of water to get to a foriegn port, eat and drink lots, sleep in and then return more sedately. Always an excellent adventure to be had as we sail hard, enjoy ourselves and then relax. Because the first May Bank Holiday trip went to Belgium (due to lack of forecast wind), this trip will now be going to Amsterdam.
A new outing for the club, the RYA Small Boat Radar course.
A sunny weekend cruising, exploring the finest rivers the East Coast has to offer.
A fun weekend sailing down the east coast across the Thames Estuary to the Medway
Across the North Sea to Amsterdam
Come along and have a chat with one of our skippers, and see the summer programme in all its glory! Upstairs at the Maypole, 1900-200 on Thursday.
Come along and see the fantastic summer programme and Easter Trips. Bateman Room, Caius College; 1930 - 2130.
A day course in what to do if it all goes wrong... - a look at all aspects of sea survival with practical time in the pool. Unequivocally the best, most useful and most fun RYA shorebased course!
A sunny weekend cruising, in the general direction of the Crouch.
An official RYA Practical Training course for the RYA Day Skipper Practical on the East Coast.
Three days of high quality training focussed on a small group of students to ensure maximum time to learn and practice. Taught by an experienced RYA Instructor, the courses will teach you a variety of different skills from boat handling under power and sail, navigation, pilotage, sail trim and close quarters and a host of other areas, all to the level appropriate for your stage of development as a sailor. This course is exceptional value compared to commercial courses and is run on the Club's own yacht which is an excellent Sigma 38.
An official RYA Practical Training course for the RYA Day Skipper Practical on the East Coast.
Three days of high quality training focussed on a small group of students to ensure maximum time to learn and practice. Taught by an experienced RYA Instructor, the courses will teach you a variety of different skills from boat handling under power and sail, navigation, pilotage, sail trim and close quarters and a host of other areas, all to the level appropriate for your stage of development as a sailor. This course is exceptional value compared to commercial courses and is run on the Club's own yacht which is an excellent Sigma 38.
Starting on the evening of friday 10th April from Swanwick marina on the south coast. This trip will be a one-way cruising trip from the south coast to Ipswich on the East Coast, via several French and possibly Belgian ports such as Boulonge, Oostende, and possibly even the delightful town of Brugge. This trip will be fairly adventurous simply because of the distances involved, however, the boat will be run in a relaxed way with a definite aim of spending time ashore soaking up the French/Belgian culture in quaint coffee shops, bars and restaurants.
An official RYA Practical Training course for the RYA Day Skipper Practical. 5 Days of high quality training focussed on a small group of students to ensure maximum time to learn and practice. Taught by an experienced RYA Instructor, the courses will teach you a variety of different skills from boat handling under power and sail, navigation, pilotage, sail trim and close quarters and a host of other areas, all to the level appropriate for your stage of development as a sailor. This course is exceptional value compared to commercial courses and is run on the Club's own yacht which is an excellent Sigma 38.
Sailing where the wind takes us
An official RYA Practical Training course for the RYA Day Skipper Practical. 5 Days of high quality training focussed on a small group of students to ensure maximum time to learn and practice. Taught by an experienced RYA Instructor, the courses will teach you a variety of different skills from boat handling under power and sail, navigation, pilotage, sail trim and close quarters and a host of other areas, all to the level appropriate for your stage of development as a sailor. This course is exceptional value compared to commercial courses and is run on the Club's own yacht which is an excellent Sigma 38.
Springtime sailing clear blue Agean sea between the flower-clad hills of the Cycladic Islands ! Need one say more ? This is a full 7 days sailing Saturday-to-Sunday and we have negotiated a very serious discount. This will be the cheapest Med. sailing you get this year and the easy sailing is suitable for everyone.
Nice long distance sail along the South Coast, stopping off in the jewel of the South West!
Have you ever explored the Isle of Wight? Really? Well, here's your chance to explore the lesser known spots and practice some really tricky pilotage!
Come get involved, or at least decide who does! Read the full information for more details.
A day spent looking at a diesel engine and the mysteries of its operation. This course results in an RYA certificate and will be really useful for any aspiring skippers and mates, as it will focus on troubleshooting in case something does break while you're on-board
A one-day course giving a broad overview of all aspects of First Aid with emphasis on the most likey cases on a yacht. On completion you will receive an RYA First Aid certificate, valid for 3 years
A nice weekend jaunt to Alderney.
A popular one-day course covering all aspects of operation of VHF-DSC radios. Practise with real radio sets and computer simulations and walk away with a life-long RYA certificate of competence.
Good food, good coffee and a chilled out weekend on a boat. Any more reasons to go sailing necessary?
Demonstrations of flares and a chance to fire some flares. Cambridge based.
Suffering from mid-term blues? Come along and relax on Kestrel, with good food, beer and company guaranteed!
A fun, relaxing weekend in the solent
An adventurous journey down and back up the south coast
Escaping the solent eastbound
A combined RYA Dayskipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course giving people the chance to get a thorough grounding in all sailing theory and gain one or both of the RYA Theory certificates depending on each persons individual level & experience
An official RYA Practical Training course training towards either RYA Coastal Skipper Practical, Day Skipper Practical, or Competent Crew qualifications. 2 Days of high quality training focussed on a small group of students to ensure maximum time to learn and practice. This course is exceptional value compared to commercial courses and is run on the Club's own yacht which is an excellent Sigma 38, often described as the perfect training yacht - nimble under sail yet without the vices of unmanagable helms or poor windward ability seen in many modern yachts.
An official RYA Practical Training course training towards either RYA Coastal Skipper Practical, Day Skipper Practical, or Competent Crew qualifications. 2 Days of high quality training focussed on a small group of students to ensure maximum time to learn and practice. This course is exceptional value compared to commercial courses and is run on the Club's own yacht which is an excellent Sigma 38, often described as the perfect training yacht - nimble under sail yet without the vices of unmanagable helms or poor windward ability seen in many modern yachts.
An official RYA Practical Training course training towards either RYA Coastal Skipper Practical, Day Skipper Practical, or Competent Crew qualifications. 3 Days of high quality training focussed on a small group of students to ensure maximum time to learn and practice. This course is exceptional value compared to commercial courses and is run on the Club's own yacht which is an excellent Sigma 38, often described as the perfect training yacht - nimble under sail yet without the vices of unmanagable helms or poor windward ability seen in many modern yachts.
Sailing, New Year, what more could you ask for?
An official RYA Practical Training course training towards either RYA Coastal Skipper Practical, Day Skipper Practical, or Competent Crew qualifications. 3 Days of high quality training focussed on a small group of students to ensure maximum time to learn and practice. This course is exceptional value compared to commercial courses and is run on the Club's own yacht which is an excellent Sigma 38, often described as the perfect training yacht - nimble under sail yet without the vices of unmanagable helms or poor windward ability seen in many modern yachts.
An official RYA Practical Training course training towards either RYA Coastal Skipper Practical, Day Skipper Practical, or Competent Crew qualifications. 3 Days of high quality training focussed on a small group of students to ensure maximum time to learn and practice. This course is exceptional value compared to commercial courses and is run on the Club's own yacht which is an excellent Sigma 38, often described as the perfect training yacht - nimble under sail yet without the vices of unmanagable helms or poor windward ability seen in many modern yachts.
What better way to spend the first week of the Christmas holidays than on board Kestrel with loverly people and good beer. We'll be trying to get to as many good pubs as possible in a week!
A laid back end to the term: concentrating on cruising up the nature reserve backwaters off the Solent, finding pubs with open fires and (a novelty for CUY), a proper lunch every day! We will be meeting up with the Oxford University Yacht Club who are coincidentally having a training weekend at the same time from the Hamble. We are already planning which pubs to meet up at.
Departing from the Kestrel winter mooring on the river Hamble. The emphasis will be on comfort and on trying out the new diesel heater.
A popular one-day course covering all aspects of operation of VHF-DSC radios. Practise with real radio sets and computer simulations and walk away with a life-long RYA certificate of competence.
An official RYA Practical Training course training towards either RYA Coastal Skipper Practical, Day Skipper Practical, or Competent Crew qualifications. 2 Days of high quality training focussed on a small group of students to ensure maximum time to learn and practice. This course is exceptional value compared to commercial courses and is run on the Club's own yacht which is an excellent Sigma 38, often described as the perfect training yacht - nimble under sail yet without the vices of unmanagable helms or poor windward ability seen in many modern yachts.
A one-day course giving a broad overview of all aspects of First Aid with emphasis on the most likey cases on a yacht. On completion you will receive an RYA First Aid certificate, valid for 3 years
Saturday: practicing racing manoeuvres, crew positions etc., Sunday: hopefully 2 races
Cross channel passages, cheap french wine, no better way to stock up and catch the last of the decent weather!
An official RYA Practical Training course training towards either RYA Coastal Skipper Practical, Day Skipper Practical, or Competent Crew qualifications. 2 Days of high quality training focussed on a small group of students to ensure maximum time to learn and practice. This course is exceptional value compared to commercial courses and is run on the Club's own yacht which is an excellent Sigma 38, often described as the perfect training yacht - nimble under sail yet without the vices of unmanagable helms or poor windward ability seen in many modern yachts.
After the previous weekend traveling from Ipswich to Eastbourne, we need another crew to go from Eastbourne to Swanwick Marina on the river Hamble. This is another opportunity for mile building if you missed the first one, although there is nothing to stop you doing both! This trip is not suitable for complete beginners.
Kestrel is heading South! A great trip for those needing miles or passages, we will be heading down from Ipswich to Eastbourne over the three days. Not suitable for complete beginners, as we will be on a watch system, and may have to push through some heavy weather. We can't guarantee the sunshine, but it will be fun!
A day spent looking at a diesel engine and the mysteries of its operation. This course results in an RYA certificate and will be really useful for any aspiring skippers and mates, as it will focus on troubleshooting in case something does break while you're on-board
First CUY curry of the year! 2000 at India House on Queen's Road. There will be people at the Granta at about 1930 for a pre-curry beer...
A last weekend on the east coast before it gets cold and Kestrel heads south for the winter. The plan is to start from Ipswich and put in some decent day passages, stopping in at various rivers along the way. There should also be some good training opportunities.
A sunny midweek escape in October: Kestrel, sandbanks and North Thames/East coast.
A combined RYA Dayskipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course giving people the chance to get a thorough grounding in all sailing theory and gain one or both of the RYA Theory certificates depending on each persons individual level & experience
A chance for old hands to get together, and newbies to meet everyone. Come and talk about sailing! 7-10pm Bateman Room, Caius College
Practicing racing manoeuvres, crew positions etc.
Blustery, Breezy, Splashy, Misty, Cheery, Beery, and Queezy: join the Severn Dwarfs of East Coast sailing! A sunny midweek escape in October: Kestrel, sandbanks and North Thames/East coast. Starting Monday evening in Ipswich: only an hour away from Cambridge.
An official RYA Practical Training course for either RYA Coastal Skipper Practical, Day Skipper Practical, or Competent Crew qualifications. High quality training focussed on a small group of students to ensure maximum time to learn and practice. Taught by an experienced Yachtmaster Instructor, the courses will teach you a variety of difffeent skills from boat handling under power and sail, navigation, pilotage, sail trim and close quarters and a host of other areas, all to the level appropriate for your stage of development as a sailor. This course is exceptional value compared to commercial courses and is run on the Club's own yacht which is an excellent Sigma 38, often described as the perfect training yacht - nimble under sail yet without the vices of unmanagable helms or poor windward ability seen in many modern yachts.
This course will specifically focus on training people in order to take their RYA/DoT Coastal Skipper orYachtmaster skipper's certificates by the end of the week. There will be two exam days - one on Friday and one on Sunday, to enable those that are ready to go first and those that need more time to wait until Sunday for the exam. E-mail to find out more details.
An official RYA Practical Training course for either RYA Coastal Skipper Practical, Day Skipper Practical, or Competent Crew qualifications. 5 Days of high quality training focussed on a small group of students to ensure maximum time to learn and practice. Taught by an experienced Yachtmaster Instructor, the courses will teach you a variety of difffeent skills from boat handling under power and sail, navigation, pilotage, sail trim and close quarters and a host of other areas, all to the level appropriate for your stage of development as a sailor. This course is exceptional value compared to commercial courses and is run on the Club's own yacht which is an excellent Sigma 38, often described as the perfect training yacht - nimble under sail yet without the vices of unmanagable helms or poor windward ability seen in many modern yachts.
An official RYA Practical Training course for either RYA Coastal Skipper Practical, Day Skipper Practical, or Competent Crew qualifications. 5 Days of high quality training focussed on a small group of students to ensure maximum time to learn and practice. Taught by an experienced Yachtmaster Instructor, the courses will teach you a variety of difffeent skills from boat handling under power and sail, navigation, pilotage, sail trim and close quarters and a host of other areas, all to the level appropriate for your stage of development as a sailor. This course is exceptional value compared to commercial courses and is run on the Club's own yacht which is an excellent Sigma 38, often described as the perfect training yacht - nimble under sail yet without the vices of unmanagable helms or poor windward ability seen in many modern yachts.
Spend the weekend cruising around the solent enjoying the glorious September sun.
Want to experience the beauties of N Scotland? Keen on some non-stop mile-building down the E coast of Britain? This trip can deliver both!
A one week cruise amongst the spectacular Scottish scenery, incorporating frequent stops to explore the islands and inlets around.
A two week trip around Norway and Northern Scotland, incorporating a two day offshore passage bringing the club yacht back across the North Sea to the Shetland islands. The offshore passage will take 2 days, and the rest of this 14 day trip will be spent soaking up the spectacular sights of Norway before crossing the North Sea and enjoying the wilderness of the Shetland and Orkney islands and Northern Scotland.
A cruising trip from the Andalsnes area back to Bergen, exploring all the stunning fjords and islands in the area.
A one week trip sailing south from Trondheim to Andalsnes or beyond, exploring the more northern fjords and islands of Western Norway. Few other yachts frequent this area and the coastline offers unspoilt natural beauty dotted with the occassional picturesque village.
Once the club yacht has made its way to Norway, there will be a more relaxed cruising trip beginning in Bergen (where we will fly to) and making our way up the west coast of Norway to Trondheim. This will give us plenty of time to explore the fjords and harbours in between; soak up the scenery; enjoy BBQs in quiet harbours and test out the new boat's sound system. This trip provides the perfect complement of spectacular scenery, super sailing and superior sounds.
This 9 day trip will consist of a 4 day adventurous passage across the North Sea from the east coast of Britain to Norway, covering over 400 nautical miles of continous sailing. Once in Norway the trip will continue for a further 5 days exploring the myriad of fjords and islands in the area between Floro, Bergen and Stavanger. This is an excellent adventurous trip for those that want to extend their offshore experience, mile build, and challenge themselves, before then having a well earned relaxing (in an adventurous way) cruise around Norway. Enthusiasm and a keen spirit are much more important than experience!
A popular one-day course covering all aspects of operation of VHF-DSC radios. Practise with real radio sets and computer simulations and walk away with a life-long RYA certificate of competence.
A one-day course giving a broad overview of all aspects of First Aid with emphasis on the most likey cases on a yacht. On completion you will receive an RYA First Aid certificate, valid for 3 years
A five day trip of adventurous cruising to the Channel Islands and back. A great way to relax after exams (if you've finished) and a chance to start work on the tan.
Explore the anchorages and pubs of E coast on the boat that's well known to CUY (Louise, a Jenneau Sun Odyssey 35) in what will probably be the final weekend trip in preparation for the longer sailing cruises this summer. A perfect opportunity to give sailing a try!
A one-day course giving a broad overview of all aspects of First Aid with emphasis on the most likey cases on a yacht. On completion you will receive an RYA First Aid certificate, valid for 3 years
A day spent looking at a diesel engine and the mysteries of its operation. This course results in an RYA certificate and will be really useful for any aspiring skippers and mates, as it will focus on troubleshooting in case something does break while you're on-board
A day course in what to do if it all goes wrong... - a look at all aspects of sea survival with practical time in the pool. Unequivocally the best, most useful and most fun RYA shorebased course!
Come and see us in the Bateman Room in Caius College to find out all about our summer program and membership.
We are off for another tried and tested racing weekend on two great matched boats in the Solent - set up your season with a day of training and a day of racing.
Med Trip 2008, destination Tuscany!
Escape Cambridge before the term kicks in and get some sailing in!
A one-day course giving a broad overview of all aspects of First Aid with emphasis on the most likey cases on a yacht. On completion you will receive an RYA First Aid certificate, valid for 3 years
What better way to spend a weekend than trying to make a J109 go really really really fast
This March CUY returns to the East Coast for some more great weekend sailing.
A comprehensive weekend's introduction to safety and navigation in tidal waters - Ideal for beginners!
An intensive weekend edition of our extremely popular weekly combined RYA Dayskipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course.
A one-day course covering all aspects of operation of VHF-DSC radios. Practise with real radio sets and computer simulations and walk away with a life-long RYA certificate of competence
A day spent looking at a diesel engine and the mysteries of its operation. This course results in an RYA certificate and will be really useful for any aspiring skippers and mates, as it will focus on troubleshooting in case something does break while you're on-board
Sweep away those February blues with sailing and food!
Escape Cambridge before the term kicks in and get some sailing in!
Celebrate the beginning of term and a brand new year of sailing with this fantastic dinner at Robinson College
A combined RYA Dayskipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course giving people the chance to get a thorough grounding in all sailing theory and gain one or both of the RYA Theory certificates depending on each persons individual level & experience
New Year. Yachting. An obvious combination.
Perfect start to this Christmas vacation: four days of cruising for all levels with lots of mulled wine and minced pies.
Blow off the cobwebs and take a weekend to explore some of the lesser known areas of the solent.
A comprehensive weekend's introduction to safety and navigation in tidal waters - Ideal for beginners!
A one-day course giving a broad overview of all aspects of First Aid with emphasis on the most likey cases on a yacht. On completion you will receive an RYA First Aid certificate, valid for 3 years
A one-day course covering all aspects of operation of VHF-DSC radios. Practise with real radio sets and computer simulations and walk away with a life-long RYA certificate of competence
Fresher (definition taken from the CUY regulations) - anyone recently matriculated, and/or with little or no sailing experience, and/or person who's not been on a CUY trip before, and/or person who cannot make any other trips this term, and/or person who would like to sample the best of what E Coast pubs have to offer.
Cross channel passages, cheap french wine, no better way to stock up and catch the last of the decent weather!
A combined RYA Dayskipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course giving people the chance to get a thorough grounding in all sailing theory and gain one or both of the RYA Theory certificates depending on each persons individual level & experience
The trip you've all been waiting for... There's no better way to finish the summer break off with a bang (and a great suntan)!
Join us for a long-distance passage from the E coast to the Netherlands, followed by a few days of relaxed sailing, sight-seeing in Amsterdam and enjoying the Dutch beer & stroopwaffels* before having to dash back home. Optional stop-over at Ramsgate just next to Dover, which is another place I've been meaning to get to for a while!
We are off once again for an end of year blast on a fast keelboat in the Solent - blow the end of summer cobwebs away with a day of training and a day of racing.
Contessa 32 sails again!
(Hopefully) Sunny trip from Brixham to the Channel Islands and possibly France! A good chance to get some passages in in some good weather for once.
Have your first may ball of the season on a fast boat making a dash to the beautiful Channel Isles and back. A great way to relax after exams (if you've finished) and an ideal chance to work on that summer holiday sun tan.
A day spent looking at a diesel engine and the mysteries of its operation. This is NOT the RYA course but will be really useful for any aspiring skippers and mates, as it will focus on troubleshooting in case something does break while you're on-board
Long passage to one of the nicest ports on the E Coast, close to the white cliffs of Dover
A weekend of relaxed sailing along the scenic Sussex coastline.
A combined RYA Dayskipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course giving people the chance to get a thorough grounding in all sailing theory and gain one or both of the RYA Theory certificates depending on each persons individual level & experience
A day course in what to do if it all goes wrong... - a look at all aspects of sea survival with practical time in the pool
Easter cruise to and around the Isle of Man.
A chance for all members (not just current students) to race alongside (or ahead of?) our Varsity Teams, with a promise of a great Varsity social on Saturday evening!
Follow up to our extremely successful "Bring on Christmas" trip: three days of cruising for all levels with lots of opportunities for partying / training / putting theory to practice.
Five-day trip to include some sail training in the Solent and a crossing to Guernsey, taking in some of the island's stunning coastal scenery as well as the lively pubs of St Peter Port. Ideal for anyone wishing to complete their skipper passages for a Yachtmaster exam or for beginners with an adventurous streak!
We are off for a start-of-year blast on a fast keelboat in the Solent - start your season in style with a day of training and a day of racing.
A trip ideally suited to those who are interested in at some time in the future do their practical exam or become CUY First Mates. Lots of training opportunity, previous level of experience does not matter!
More competetive than a normal cruising trip, this trip contains two days of extenisive racing with practicing on the Saturday and and entering the spring series on the Sunday. Previous yachting experience recommended, an appreciation of very big spinnakers a pro.
Demonstrations of flares and a chance to fire some flares. Cambridge based.
First Aid course with specific attention to first aid at sea. Requirement for CUY Skippers & CUY Mates.
A combined RYA Dayskipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course giving people the chance to get a thorough grounding in all sailing theory and gain one or both of the RYA Theory certificates depending on each persons individual level & experience
See in the new year in the best possible way - on a boat
Perfect start to this Christmas vacation: four days of cruising for all levels with lots of opportunities for partying / training / putting theory to practice.
A relaxed weekend of cruising on in the Solent with a Christmas flavour. Aside from the mulled wine and mince pies, this trips offers the chance to practise both navigation and sailing skills.
Whether taking the exam for RYA/DoT Coastal Skipper or not this weekend will provide great practice and some cruising. Suitable for all levels of experience/abilities.
First Aid course with specific attention to first aid at sea. Requirement for CUY Skippers & CUY Mates.
A course in VHF/SRC Radio operations. Requirement for CUY Skippers & CUY Mates.
We are off for an end of year blast on a fast keelboat in the Solent - blow the near-end-of-term cobwebs away with a day of training and a day of racing.
A trip for freshers to meet others with an interest in sailing and have a great weekend!
A combined RYA Dayskipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course giving people the chance to get a thorough grounding in all sailing theory and gain one or both of the RYA Theory certificates depending on each persons individual level & experience
Whatever level you're at: this is the time to improve your practical sailing knowledge and qualify as a first-class Watch Leader, First Mate or RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster!
A fantastic week's sailing through the spectacular Gothenburg archipelago on the west Sweden coastline, on excellent brand new Beneteau Oceanis First 31.7s complete with spinnakers. This trip will perfectly combine exhilarating sailing with relaxing evening BBQs, great multi-boat socials, and the amazing midnight sun! Suitable for all levels of experience/abilities.
One-way expedition from Largs to Cork, exploring what is arguably the most interesting cruising ground in the British Isles... An opportunity not to be missed!
We are off to explore the beautiful coastline of the islands to the east of Denmark in the Southern Baltic. To make things more interesting, we are going to be sailing four classic wooden 25 foot Nordic Folkboats! Something a bit different - definately not a trip to be missed.
Suicide Sunday: what better way to spend it than celebrating the-end-of-it-all with CUY!
A five day trip of exciting fast cruising on an excellent Beneteau First 40.7! A great way to relax after exams (if you've finished) and an ideal chance to work on that summer holiday sun tan.
Relaxing cruise around the Suffolk coast - what a great way to start the summer :-)
A very useful and fun course explaining about the use uf safety equipment with a practical session on the use of a liferaft
Now's your chance to see the famous cliffs of Shanklin and the Needles, from the other side.
Signore e signori, the social that you've been waiting for: Italian-themed Lent Term Dinner at La Margherita on Bridge Street this coming Tuesday!
First Aid course with specific attention to first aid at sea. Requirement for CUY Skippers & CUY Mates.
A course in VHF/SRC Radio operations. Requirement for CUY Skippers & CUY Mates.
RYA diesel engine course followed my a day of sailing on the east coast.
RYA diesel engine course followed my a day of sailing on the east coast.
A combined RYA Dayskipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course giving people the chance to get a thorough grounding in all sailing theory and gain one or both of the RYA Theory certificates depending on each persons individual level & experience
See in the new year in the best possible way - on a boat
Delay the return home by a bit longer with this perfect weekend sail. The Solent deserted, a nice warm boat and good winds - what else could you want to keep you from the Christmas stress?
A trip ideally suited to those who recently completed their theory course. No previous sailing experience required, a chance to see how all the theory comes to work on a real boat!
Gain valuable training and experience on this yachtmaster exam weekend!
THE Christmas dinner not to miss!
A follow up to succesful racing in the last year, this race is the final of the Sunsail regatta on the Sunday. Previous yachting/racing experience recommended.
Demonstrations of flares and a chance to fire some flares. Cambridge based.
Relaxed cruising on the Eastcoast, suitable for all levels of experience
A course in VHF/SRC Radio operations. Requirement for CUY Skippers & CUY Mates.
First Aid course with specific attention to first aid at sea. Requirement for CUY Skippers & CUY Mates.
Be a part of the first ever yachting Varsity trip and join us for a cruise around the Solent in tandem with the Oxford University yacht club.
A nice weekend of cruising on the South Coast that will have as its focus... food! (and drink, naturally)
A combined RYA Dayskipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course giving people the chance to get a thorough grounding in all sailing theory and gain one or both of the RYA Theory certificates depending on each persons individual level & experience
Round the Irish Sea in 5 days - CUY returns to Dublin for another pint of Guinness and visits Isle of Man on the way.
Experience the summer - join CUY's first trip to the Adriatic Sea!
A week of sailing and training in the Westcountry between Dartmouth and Falmouth. We will take a couple of decent yachts and cover a fair bit of ground while doing some training activities that there is not time to do on normal trips. The weather on the south coast at this time of year is predominantly sea-breeze-y, so we have a good chance of nice sunny weather with good winds in the middle of the day too!
A magical two weeks in the land of the midnight sun, sailing around the myriad of islands between Finland and Sweden, including the Aaland islands, and the Turku and Stockholm archipelagoes. Fast, exhilerating sailing during the day on high performance yachts followed by long relaxing evenings taking in the sights and sounds of the most spectacular crusing ground in the Baltic. Don't miss out on what will undoubtedly be yet another outstanding CUY summer adventurous trip. (One week options available).
Sail Hard, Play Hard. Don't miss the fantastic CUY May Week Garden Party at Pembroke followed by a great slap up Black Tie Dinner at St Catz!
A five day trip of exciting fast cruising on an excellent Beneteau First 40.7! A great way to relax after exams (if you've finished) and an ideal chance to work on that summer holiday sun tan.
The next social in the splendiferous CUY social calendar, will be this Thursday when we go to Downing for a fantastic Formal night of drinking, pennying, more drinking, and some occassional bites of food.
A quick hop from Harwich to the River Medway and back.
Sunday course in VHF/SRC Radio operations. Requirement for CUY Skippers & CUY Mates.
Saturday First Aid course with specific attention to first aid at sea. Requirement for CUY Skippers & CUY Mates.
This Easter, Cambridge will be represented at the Student Nationals like never before!
Second Cambridge-Oxford sea battle!
2 days of cruising along the south coast
With heads still sore from partying in the New Year there is no better way of clearing the mind than heading down to the Solent for five days of sailing on an awesome 40ft racing yacht that can take all that winter can throw at her and still keep you warm, dry and sailing fast.
Formal at Churchill with the rest of the cruisers - should be lots of fun!
A cruise, going east from the Solent, hopefully to Eastbourne.
A dash across the Irish Sea to Dublin and back (hopefully) in a fast Sigma 400 racer/cruiser. We'll go from North Wales and sail overnight to Dublin to arrive in the early morning, spend a day ashore and then return early on the Sunday. If your adventurous of spirit, hardened of physic and up for a cracking sail followed by a stiff Ireish whiskey then this is the trip for you. "Sailing" - because you're worth it...
A fantastic sail across the Channel to France or along the South Coast in an all singing all dancing Beneteau First 40.7 racer/cruiser.
Training in the Solent with possible skipper exam candidates. Excellent opportunity for beginners as well as expierenced sailors to get some training!
RORC Cherbourg Race
Seven days of exhilerating sailing along the spectacular coast of Northern France with two high performance racer/cruisers
Two weeks exploring the fantastic Western Isles of Scotland and the North Coast of Ireland on three fast, comfortable and brand new (2004) Beneteau Oceanis 331's - great sailing in a great area. We enjoyed it so much last time, we're going back for more!
RORC Offshore Race
Two weeks of spectacular sailing around the myriad of islands and fjords of the west coast of Norway. An amazing adventure not to be missed!
A five day trip of exciting fast cruising on an excellent Beneteau First 40.7! A great way to relax after exams (if you've finished) and an ideal chance to work on that summer holiday sun tan.
An enjoyable sail along the West Coast to the beautiful Scilly Islands.
2004 Edition of the Med Trip. A fantastic cruise on the North Coast of Sicily and the Aeolian Islands.
Saturday course in VHF/SRC Radio operations. Requirement for CUY Skippers & CUY Mates.
Sail Hard, Play Hard. Don't miss the fantastic CUY Lent Dinner at Wolfson College! (Black Tie)
A packed weekend of sailing with a probable channel crossing if the weather is okay. A night passage to Le Harve or the Channel Islands, arriving at first light for a full english breakfast and a stroll around France or Alderney, before some gentle cruising around the local area and a pub meal ashore. Leaving early on Sunday for a full day's sail back to blighty (some experience needed).
A nice cruising on the South Coast that will have as its focus... food! (and drink, naturally)
For those that want more than the RNLI flares demo later this term, the Sea Survival course offers a comprehensive "grounding" in survival at sea. Sucessful candidates receive the RYA Sea Survival Certificate. This is MCA approved and required for Commercial Endorsement and RORC racing. Cambridge based.
Fast technical cruising on board a Farr designed Beneteau First 40.7 - seriously good fun at 10 knots (some experience needed)
A light hearted toddle around the south coast. A good opportunity for those who did the theory course last term to put some of their new skills into action - chartwork, passage planning, pilotage and a bit of night navigation. People can also do a CUY watch leader or mate practical exam if theyd like.
First Aid course on two evenings from 19.00-22.00 Requirement for CUY Skippers & CUY Mates.
A course for the experienced sailor who's done everything else. "When your eyes lift from looking at the poeple and things around you, and you find yourself gazing at the stars thinking how beautiful they really are...". A course in astro-navigation, world-wide meteorology, and ocean passage planning.
An adventurous five day trip from Southampton across to the Normandy Coast and Channel Islands
Blistering speed, exhilarating action racing against Oxford and the rest of the Solent Sigma 38 fleet in hardcore Hamble Winter Series action!
The first time for the club going east from the Solent! Must remember to turn left not right!
An opportunity for all to get general training, and CUY Training Scheme levels like CUY Watch Leader or CUY Mate, or get some skippering practice.
A nice "late summer" weekend of sailing, from Southampton Ocean Village via the Isle of Wight to lovely Weymouth
A one or two-boat trip, during the last days of summer and its nice weather, going around the nice harbours of the South Coast to get some of us qualified and others trained.
Two weeks cruising around the spectacular cost of Southern Ireland, sharing the time between excellent sailing and sampling the local stouts and whiskeys (hic!)
After the traumas of May Week, what could be better than a cruise over to the exotic ports of Belgium?
For those lucky gits (like me) that will have finished their exams by this date and for those even luckier gits that don't have any, I invite you to join me in a nice little summer exploration of the Thames Esturary, France, and Belgium.
Cruise along the East Coast, for postgrads, other lucky sods without exams or those who just don't care ;o)
Formal hall at Magdalene. Email me by Mon 12th pm if you want to come.
Top quality racing action against other universities around the country. The first official outing for the Racing Squad and with a postion of 5th/19 to better from last year.
A fantastic cruise around the spectacular Balearics. 7 days of serious sailing in "springtime" conditions combining decent winds with pleasant but not burning sun.
3 Yachts each with different aims. All good fun - Cruising, Racing and Qualifications. Meeting up together in evenings.
A classic channel crossing, from Portmouth to Cherbourg. Good experience for all.
At Clare college.
For those that want more than the RNLI demo, the Sea Survival course offers a comprehensive "grounding" in survival at sea. Sucessful candidates receive the RYA Sea Survival Certificate. This is MCA approved and required for Commercial Endorsement and RORC racing. Cambridge based.
Demonstrations of flares and yacht safety equipment including liferafts & man overboard gear. A chance to fire some flares or be a man overboard casualty as well. Cambridge based.
A sail training trip around the Solent brushing up on general skills and visiting some of the splendid watering holes. Good for beginners to learn basic skills and for more advanced to improve in areas such as navigation and skippering.
Lots of sailing in the English Channel, including cross-channel passages, lights, TSS, decent winds. Possible destinations include the Channel Islands, the Baie de Seine, Brittany, and the West Country
Five days sailing around the East Coast, the Thames Estuary, and the coast of France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
Relaxed weekend on the East Coast with short sails around all the creeks and possible lunch stop-overs.
Christmas Dinner at Downing, for everyone interested, to remember trips of the term, get to know more people in the club and chat about the winter trips. Hywel writes: "then gradually deteriorate into a drunken stupor whilst talking random bullshit about pigeons" - I don't understand either. (Black Tie)
Whether taking the exam for RYA/DoT Coastal Skipper or not this weekend is excellent experience in all aspects of practical seamanship
One day VHF Course to be held in Cambridge. VHF License is a requirement for candidates for RYA/DoT Coastal Skipper and RYA/DoT Yachtmaster Offshore Exams.
One day First Aid Course to be held in Cambridge. A First Aid certificate is a requirement for candidates for the RYA/DoT Coastal Skipper and RYA/DoT Yachtmaster Offshore Exams
Maneuvres and Skills Weekend for one yacht and a weekend cruising around the Solent & South Coast for the other yacht. Both yachts meeting up each night in the same place, hopefully with time for some social
Formal Hall at Girton for past, present and future members of the CUCrC interested in yachting. Priority given to those on South Coast Weekend, as this may include disscussion of theory of skill. Theme for the food is Harry Potter with magic mushrooms(?!) and hogwarts flan. Meet at 6:30pm in Girton bar ready to eat at 7:00pm.
Weekend sail around South East Coast, North of the Thames Estuary
A two week cruise around Western Scotland and the associated islands. Three yachts, 22 people, loads of sailing, gaining of experience, fun, sun... beer also. The best holidays ever!
A one week cruise in the Solent, aimed at practicing and acquiring technical skill, including mooring, rescue of man overboard, sailing by night, etc.