To support our aim of extending nautical knowledge and promoting the enjoyment of sailing in a social environment, we run a diverse programme of events throughout the year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cruising Rallies<\/strong><\/td>\n| We have two fixed events each year: | – the Spring Bank Holiday Cruise, and – the East Coast Gauntlet Challenge. Plus occasional events in teh Solent.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Crewing opportunities for non-owners<\/strong><\/td>\n | We actively match people interested in sailing or in gaining their sailing certifications to boat owners looking for crews.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Charity fundraising<\/strong><\/td>\n | We raise funds for the Commodore\u2019s chosen charity through the sale of SOCA calendars, raffles, donations and fundraising events.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Monthly meetings\/ | presentations<\/strong><\/td>\n From September to May we hold presentations on a varied range of nautical subjects and\/or cruising trips. | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Commodore\u2019s Annual Review and AGM<\/strong><\/td>\n | Once a year \u2013 typically March<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Training<\/strong><\/td>\n | We run training courses such as First Aid, Boat Maintenance, Sea Survival and VHF-GMDSS.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Social Activities<\/strong><\/td>\n | During June, July and August we host a number of social activities at different venues.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n | <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" To support our aim of extending nautical knowledge and promoting the enjoyment of sailing in a social environment, we run a diverse programme of events throughout the year: Cruising Rallies We have two fixed events each year:– the Spring Bank … Continue reading |