Calendar subject to change at short notice.
Please click on an event in the calendar for full details.
Weekly meetings take place on Thursday evenings and are normally held in the ‘MBA Lounge’, formerly known as the ‘Times Square Hall’, at the VBS Community Stadium, Gander Green Lane, Sutton, Surrey unless stated otherwise under Venue in the programme.
If no specific event is listed it will usually be a social evening.
Meetings start at 20.00. – Talks start at 20.15 unless stated otherwise in the event.
Portland Rally
3 Day midweek rally to Portland, Dorset
DVD evening – Building the Fastnet Light
MBA Lounge VBS Community Stadium, Gander Green Lane, Sutton, SurreyThe Fastnet Rock, turning point of the famous sailing race, is situated many miles from land and in some of the roughest water of the Atlantic Ocean, so how did they build the lighthouse there ? Tonight's DVD will shed some light on it. Facts about the lighthouse - Focal height 49m (161ft) above MHWS Height of tower 54m (177ft) Characteristics Fl w 5s Range 27NM The shipping forecast area is named after it.
Fixes & Bearings plus Back of White rally discussion
MBA Lounge VBS Community Stadium, Gander Green Lane, Sutton, SurreyPeter Clark will be explaining fixes and bearings to aid navigation. There will also be discussions prior to the back of White rally. Bembridge to Lymington via St Catherine's Point.
Back of Isle of Wight Rallly
Back of Wight rally via Bembridge, St Catherine's Point and The Needles to Lymington.
Dinghy Drive
MBA Lounge VBS Community Stadium, Gander Green Lane, Sutton, SurreyAs our BBQ has had to be postponed till 21st July, the Dinghy Drive has been brought forward to this evening. A fun evening for everyone. Throw a dice and draw the parts of a dinghy according to the value of the throw.
Commodores Cruise rally discussion
MBA Lounge VBS Community Stadium, Gander Green Lane, Sutton, SurreyA pre-rally discussion on the Commodores Cruise starting on 8th July.
Quiz night
Dave Smith Lounge VBS Community Stadium, Gander Green Lane, Sutton, SurreyQuiz night organised by Bernard Coughlin.
Commodore’s Cruise to Channel Islands
Week long cruise to the Channel Islands
When is a knot not a knot ?
MBA Lounge VBS Community Stadium, Gander Green Lane, Sutton, SurreyA bit of a mess ! Some have tried to get it right, but which ones ? Come along to find out the correct way to do it plus have a go at some other knots. All visitors welcome.
Summer BBQ
Mitchell household Worcester ParkAfter a few years layoff, and being postponed from 23rd June, we are able to resume our annual Summer BBQ event. Full details for members will be found on the members page forwarded nearer the time. Please Note - There is no meeting at the VBS Community Stadium this evening.
Visitors are welcome on any Thursday club night held at the VBS Community Stadium