Find below what we are currently planning for 2024
Upcoming Events in 2024
Programme page last Updated 13th April 2024
9th May 2024
Sailing in the Greek Islands 2023. A talk will be given by Terry with Stewart providing additional anecdotes. A talk that is bound to be enjoyable and humorous.
This will be an in-person at the RNA in Welwyn Garden City and simultaneous ZOOM presentation for those unable to attend.
You can also click on the links below to find out what has happened in the previous few years.
2024 PROGRAMME
| When | What | Details |
| 12th December 2024 | Meeting / Competition | SOCA 2024 Photo Competition This will be the annual nautical themed photo contest which includes the opportunity for a pre-Christmas social. A selection from the entries will form the basis of a future year’s calendar. |
| 14th November 2024 | Meeting/Presentation | SOCA will, as normal, organise a presentation topic TBC |
| 17th October 2024 | Meeting/Presentation | SOCA will, as normal, organise a presentation topic TBC. NOTE This meeting is to be held on the Third Thursday of the Month, (17th October) not the Second Thursday as usual. |
| 4,5,6 Oct provisionally. | Sailing | Broads Sailing Weekend, 4,5,6 Oct provisionally. The Broads Sailing Weekend is c£800 hire per boat, ie @ 4 persons £200 each plus food. Further detail on all these to be advised. |
September 2024 | Sailing | September South coast “Sailing in Company” Hopefully in 2024 it will be organised when the weather allows proper sailing unlike the weather we had in 2023 |
12th September 2024 | Meeting/ Presentation | Paul Gillions will talk for about 45 minutes, covering the RNLI’s history and organisation with a focus on the day-to-day operations of the lifeboat and lifeguard service illustrated with filmed footage of actual rescues and the stories that go with them. He has sail he will stay for as long as necessary to answer any questions you might have. |
| 8th August 2024 | Social | In August normally one of the members hosts a Summer BBQ. Details will be forwarded later in the year. |
| 26 July 2024 | Sailing/Social | BBQ/ Dinghy Sailing. Dinghy Sailing Evening is free, boats and BBQ provided, bring your own food & drink. |
| 11th July 2024 | Social | Due to most members being on holiday or boating a social is normally organised. Details will be forwarded later in the year. |
| June 2024 (TBA) | Social/Event | Air Experience / Gliding Evening, TBA June The Air Experience Evening organised by BOSG last year was oversubscribed and a few attendees failed to fly – this year we will seek to avoid this. A fee is involved in this activity. |
| 13th June 2024 | Meeting/Social Night | As is usual in the sailing season many members were away sailing taking advantage of the good weather. Therefore it is likely we will hold an informal drinks and chat at the RNA in Welwyn Garden City. |
| May 2024 | Sailing | May Sailing Weekend (East Coast). The East Coast rally, Details to be Arranged. Hopefully we will be joined by members from BOSG & NOSCA. |
9th May 2024 | Meeting/ Presentation | Sailing in the Greek Islands 2023. A talk will be given by Terry with Stewart providing additional anecdotes. A talk that is bound to be enjoyable and humorous. |
13 April 2024 | Social | SOCA held a celebration lunch on Saturday the 13th of April 2024 to mark the 40th Anniversary of its inception. The event was held at the Cowper Arms which is close to Welwyn North railway station. The event was very well supported with numerous ex Commodores in attendance. Full report to follow. |
11th April 2024 | Meeting/ Presentation | Dave Arnold gave a very interesting talk titled Antarctica and the Falkland Islands which was based on his trip in February 2023 to the Southern Oceans. |
14th March 2024 | AGM / Presentations | SOCA 2024 AGM This included the Commodores Report and presentation of trophies plus appointment/election of the new flag officers. This was a well attended meeting, conducted in person and on ZOOM. New blood on the committee is always welcome so please volunteer if you have an interest in keeping the club going. |
8th February 2024 | Meeting/ Presentation | Shrimper‘s East Coast Rally 2023. The Vice Commodore, Geff, gave a presentation detailing sailing as part of the East Coast Shrimper in July 2023. This was a combined presentation with the speaker presenting from the RNA in W.G, City and also presented on ZOOM for members who cannot attend. |
11th January 2024 | Meeting/ Presentation | Paul Bragg gave a talk on “Crossing the Biscay“a trip to Spain in July returning to France in August 2023. This was as usual a very interesting and enjoyable talk recalling their trip to Northern Spain. The talk was given by Paul, (could not be in person at the RNA as he was recovering from a bout of Covid so presented via ZOOM. Some members watched at the RNA in Welwyn Garden City with lots more watching it at their home via ZOOM including members from our sister organisation BOSG |