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.
Antarctica and nearby islands
On Thursday 20th April Derek will be giving an account of his recent visit to Antarctica and nearby islands incorporating zodiac landings and the associated biosecurity; colonies of penguins and other wildlife; and the scars of the whaling industry. The talk will be supported by Derek’s collection of photographs, short videos and maps of the area. Derek’s long hankering to visit Antarctica was enhanced by his interest in Shackleton and the Imperial Trans Antarctic Expedition of 1914-16. He is a member of the James Caird Society. Derek is also very passionate that wild animals should be in the wild and not in captivity (e.g. zoos). His membership of the Born Free Foundation goes back many years.’
Marchwood rally
Marchwood Yacht Club Maritime Ave, Marchwood, Southampton SO40 4ADWe will be visiting Marchwood for a rally. Weather permitted sea shanty band (The Mariners Mates) may even do a few songs on the pontoons in the afternoon around 4 pm Later in the evening there is a skittles evening to which it would be good to see as many Marchwood members attend if they would like. We will be sitting down to dinner around 7pm so expect skittles to start around 8.30 pm, look forward to seeing you all there. Marchwood Yacht Club Visitors Guide: PDF
Summer BBQ
Nork Village HallBring and cook your own main course. BBQ will be held at Nork Village Hall, 38 Nork Rise, Banstead SM7 1JB ITEMS TO BRING WITH YOU 1. A chair for each person in your party 2. A table to cater for the persons in your party (Arrange to share with others beforehand if convenient) 3. Knife, fork and spoon for each person in your party 4. A plate, bowl and glass for each person in your party 5. A pair of bar-b-que tongs 6. The meat, fish or whatever you wish to cook on the bar-b-que 7. Your liquid refreshment – alcoholic or otherwise. There will be a bar open so no need The BBQ’s will be available plus salads and desserts will be provided. There will be a charge of £6 for these items. Please transfer the £6 payment to the club account.
Chichester – Back of IOW – Poole rally
East to Chichester harbour, back of IOW to Poole, back to Solent and possibly anchored at Hurst
Langstone – Bembridge rally
Stay at Southsea and Bembridge (Duver) marinas Friday night meal is a curry in Bombay Bay at 19:30 Saturday night meal organised at Brading Haven yacht club 19:00 for 19:30 start
Hamble rally
Sayings from the Sea
MBA Lounge VBS Community Stadium, Gander Green Lane, Sutton, SurreyClub member Len Perkins will be explaining the origins of some expressions used at sea, some of which have come to be used in everyday speech.
Visitors are welcome on any Thursday club night held at the VBS Community Stadium