Back by popular demand, this seminar was first held by the Cruising Association Suffolk Section in November.
SATURDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2019
- At the Cruising Association House
Limehouse Basin
London E14 8BT, UK - Time: 0830 – 1700 approx
- A broad spectrum of topics is on the agenda, starting with an overview of today’s global situation covering the effects of climate change, safety, piracy, and favourite destinations. This will be followed by planning a journey, to the Mediterranean, Madeira, Canaries, Caribbean and the return voyage home with illustrated highlights.
- The post-lunchtime sessions cover main factors that can influence the successful completion of a voyage, eg the choice of boat, equipment, crew, finances and self-sufficiency. Doina Cornell will present a session on sailing as a family.
- There is also ample time built in for an open forum to discuss individual voyage plans and ask questions.
- The day is rounded off with Jimmy’s highlights of his own sailing life, covering the period from 1974 – 2017.
An accomplished sailor and successful author, Jimmy Cornell has sailed over 200,000 miles in all oceans of the world including three circumnavigations as well as voyages to Antarctica, Patagonia, Alaska, Greenland, Arctic Canada and Spitsbergen. Thousands of sailors have fulfilled their dream of blue water cruising with the help of Jimmy Cornell’s books.
BOOKING
- Tickets will be charged at £40 for CA members, £50 for non-members.
- A £10 refund on the non-members ticket price will be given to those who join on the day and pay their membership subscription by direct debit.
- Ticket prices include coffee, tea and a light lunch and must be booked in advance
- You can reserve a place on the Cruising Association website
PROGRAMME
The programme can be downloaded here
Go sailing now, don’t postpone your dreams!
