Waves ..... and more!

Waves Across the Ocean: How do waves work? What are rogue waves? And what about Tsunamis? And, having heard Dr Simon before, much more!!

A short overview: 

Dr Simon Boxall is a lecturer and academic in Oceanography at the University of Southampton, based in the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton. He studied Oceanography at the University of Liverpool where he focused on the physics of the deep ocean, and moved towards shallow waters and coastlines when he moved to his present post. He's monitored ocean environments worldwide in force 11 gales and in the compete calm, from the air, space and underwater. He has over the years undertaken studies of both open and coastal seas, using both shipborne measurements and remote sensing techniques. His work has included looking at oil spill tracking and observations of climate change. Simon’s other role is in public understanding of science and he regularly delivers public lectures worldwide, he has appeared in over 60 documentaries and regularly features on national and international news stories relating to the ocean environment.

• This talk will be live in the Papercourt clubhouse. We encourage members to attend the clubhouse and catch up with friends there. 

• For non-attendees, by reasons of distance, or health, this evening's presentation will also be broadcast on Zoom over the internet.  

• The Zoom link will be sent by separate email to club members nearer the time; for non members who wish to participate via Zoom, please contact the membership secretary, membership@guildfordsailing.org who will send you the link.

Workshop - Nightsailing

Most likely we all do it from time to time, whether for a few hours, or overnight on a longer passage. But do we plan, and carry it out properly? Are we safe? Could we improve?

Some of us have experienced weeks of night-sailing at a time, crossing oceans. This is an opportunity to find out more about the Nightsailing world, and also for experienced Nightsailors to contribute their knowledge and experience for the benefit of others.

This workshop looks to draw out more of the details, and looks at what we can learn .....

Organiser: Jan Baynham

NB: The Bar will be open from 20:00 hrs. as usual and the Workshop will begin around 20:30 hrs.  Please come along in person and support your Club, meet other Members, and provide any expertise you may have. This Workshop will not be available over Zoom.

• Legendary sailor, author and professional speaker

This is Tom's most recently crafted talk, where he recounts "some memorably nasty nights at sea which he’d rather forget, but he re-lives them here, whilst talking through the options for conditions we all hope we’ll never face!"

We anticipate a high turn-out for this event which will also be open to local sailing clubs, friends and prospective members.  Online Registration is therefore necessary. Registration to Members will be opened in November 2024, and to "outsiders" on January 1st 2025.

A maximum of 120 places in total will be available.

Registration is free for all GCCC members, and £10 for each non-member. Booking/Registration is via the website. 

GCCC Members

• GCCC Members and Partner members must each Register individually. Note: for Partner members without an email address, the main Member should first register and then send an email with details of the Partner registration to paularmstrong2023@outlook.com Alternatively they can update their profile to make it easier!

• GCCC Members can also bring non-member Guests but the Guests must be paid for in advance by the Member and their names listed in the 'Information for Organiser' box.

• Non-members registering must have a unique email address, Register on the website individually, and pay in advance of the event by Monday 10th February 2025.

• Pre-payment of £10.00 per person.  Please pre-pay into the Club Bank Account quoting your name as Reference.  All relevant Bank details will become visible during the registration process. 

No physical tickets will be issued but confirmation emails will be sent, and a list of pre-paid attendees will be checked on entering the club.

Sorry, but because of seating limits, we cannot accept cash payments on the evening.

For any queries please email paularmstrong2023@outlook.com

This talk will be live in the Papercourt Clubhouse at Ripley. 

Event - The Annual GCCC Winter Walk and Lunch

• Sunday 23rd February 2025. The walk starts at 10.15 AM
• The location is yet to be finally agreed, but typically we enjoy a morning walk to end up at a local hostelry, where we have tables booked for lunch at 13.00.
• Non Walkers are welcome to join the lunch, subject to space

• Organiser: Chris and Denise Granger. Please email c.granger@sginternet.com for any additional info.

Please note all Members intending to walk or participate in the lunch, including Partner Members, need to register individually to make sure we get the numbers correct. Thank you!

Talk - "Racing Life in the Roaring Forties and Round the Horn"

From City Stockbroker and Yacht Race Skipper, to Whitbread Round the World Watch Leader, to 1^st Mate. Including Icebergs, Injuries, Knockdown, Lightning. And just what is the connection to James Bond and Moonraker??

• This talk will be live in the Papercourt clubhouse. We encourage members to attend the clubhouse and catch up with friends there. 

• For non-attendees, by reasons of distance, or health, this evening's presentation will also be broadcast on Zoom over the internet.  

• The Zoom link will be sent by separate email to club members nearer the time; for non members who wish to participate via Zoom, please contact the membership secretary, membership@guildfordsailing.org who will send you the link.

Organiser: Paul Armstrong, Vice Commodore        

Event - Shrove Tuesday - Pancakes of every possible style!!

Our "Pancakes R'Us" Chefs, club Members Jane Barbour and Jane Shott, ably assisted by Jan Baynham, Isobelle David and Margaret Barlow, will again be teasing our taste buds by offering a selection of both sweet and savoury pancakes for our enjoyment, with a full Pancake service commencing around 20:15 hrs.

Join fellow Members for a relaxed and informal evening after the gloom of winter.  Enjoy a drink from the bar, and a catch-up with friends whilst tucking-in to a pancake or two (or three!) with the compliments of GCCC. The choice of flavours and fillings is only limited by your imagination!!

Members can also vie to become holder of the pancake "Tosser of the Year" award. New, and previous, challengers are advised to bring your best technique for this hotly-contested 2025 competition. A prize might even be available!! 

Whilst pancakes are free for club Members, friends and visitors are also very welcome, but we would ask for a small £3.50 contribution towards costs.

Organiser: Jan Baynham

Talk - Forestry England & Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation - White-tailed Sea Eagles Project

Imogen from Forestry England will talk about the fascinating White-tailed Eagle reintroduction with the project centred on the Isle of Wight. The project started in 2019 and is led in partnership by Forestry England and the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation, licensed by NatureScot and Natural England. The talk will cover the ecology of White-tailed Eagles, their history in the British Isles and bring us up to speed with the latest from the project.

• This talk will be live in the Papercourt clubhouse. We encourage Members to attend the clubhouse and catch up with friends there. 

• For non-attendees, by reasons of distance, or health, this evening's presentation will also be broadcast on Zoom over the internet.  

• The Zoom link will be sent by separate email to club Members nearer the time; for non members who wish to participate via Zoom, please contact the Membership Secretary by email membership@guildfordsailing.org who will send you the link.

Organiser: Paul Armstrong, Vice Commodore        

New Members evening & Launch of 2025 Summer Rally Programme 

One of the highlights of the Social Calendar. Everybody is welcome.

The evening is focussed on two elements. Firstly for all New (and recent) Members being able to meet officers and members of the club. Introductions will be made all round, and new friendships start to be formed.

The second element is the presentation for the evening, which will be the Launch of the 2025 Summer Rally Programme. This will provide all the detail you need regarding the dates, destination harbours and ports, and the activities and venues once there.

In general, this is a very sociable evening with a chance to meet your Committee, chat about topics of interest, and discuss with others your plans for the fast approaching 2025 season.

Prospective Members - this is a great opportunity for you to come along, meet the Committee and Club Flag Officers, enjoy a drink, chat with existing Members, and find out what we are like, and what we are about! A warm welcome awaits ..........

Organiser: Paul Armstrong - Vice Commodore

Talk - Platforms, Pirates and Pornography

What connects Screaming Lord Sutch, Gianni Versace, the actor Ralf Little (Death in Paradise) and Doctor Who? While this sounds like a question from Only Connect, the answer actually lies in East Coast waters - the Maunsell Forts. These are a series of army and navy forts which were built in the second world war, offshore in the North Sea, and played a crucial role in early warnings for enemy air and sea raids. Abandoned after the war, this talk looks at their unique history and the mixed cast of characters involved. The talk examines what is left of them and the unique legacy they have left behind.

Andy is the Chair of Trustees for a Sailability Charity called the Woolverstone Project (www.woolverstoneproject.org.uk). As well as his interesting and enjoyable talk,  he will be showing a short film about the Charity, which provides and operates specially adapted boats for the disabled. GCCC will be making a Donation to the Charity as his fee. 

• This talk will be live in the Papercourt clubhouse. We encourage
  Members to attend the clubhouse, catch up with friends and enjoy a drink. 

• For non-attendees, for reasons of distance, or health, this evening's presentation will also be broadcast on Zoom over the internet.  

• The Zoom link will be sent by separate email to club Members nearer the time; for non members who wish to participate via Zoom, please contact the Membership Secretary by email membership@guildfordsailing.org who will send you the link.

Organiser: Paul Armstrong, Vice Commodore        

Annual Fitting Out Party and "Fun" Quiz

Start time 19:30 hrs. Please Note this earlier start!

For catering purposes, it is essential that you register in advance so we know how many people to cater for. Closing date is Friday 4th April 2025.

Booking/Registration is via the website ONLY.

For couples, just one Member need register and show the 'Number of Attendees' as 2 and provide both names. 

Members to bring along either a Savoury OR Dessert dish (enough for about 3/4 people). The Committee will be providing salads and bread rolls.

Please click the button to say which item you will be bringing (Savoury or Dessert). You can also advise of any allergies here.

NB: Please bring your own plates/pasta bowls, plus dessert dish and cutlery.

The "Fun" Quiz this year will be on a variety of subjects, none of them nautical ...... each round prepared and presented by a different Quiz Master!  There may be a Master of Ceremonies, and who know, maybe even a PopMaster!! So Be There, or Be Square!!

We hope as many Members as possible will want to join their friends at the Papercourt Clubhouse for this fun, annual Event.

Organiser: Paul Armstrong - Vice Commodore

Workshop - Life-jacket Servicing

A practical session where members can bring their own life-jackets along to the club  for a hands-on experiencee.

Members will be able to inspect and test their own life jackets in company and chat about all things life jacket related!  A limited supply of spares may be available for purchase.

As is usual, the bar will be open from 20:00 hrs. and Chris plans to start the workshop around 20:30 hrs.  As this will be a practical hands-on session, it will not be available on Zoom.

Workshops are an opportunity for members to share and develop individual knowledge in a relaxed, informal and social environment and we hope you will be able to join us on the evening.  

Organiser: Chris Granger