17 February            Visit to RNLI  Southend on Sea

We have made arrangements to visit to the RNLI at Southend Pier Following the RNLI visit we will then move on to Thorpe Bay Yacht Club for refreshments.

Tony Wright                                                                                  07876 503551   

13 March        Flares Demonstration

Come and learn how to set of flares correctly. There will be a talk by Guy Addington from the RNLI and then a chance to try for yourself. Food and drink will be available in the bar as usual.

Starting time is 19.30 in the Marina Bar. Booking is not essential but it would help to know numbers in advance, so please contact:

Andy Frankland                                                                                      07887 517537    Book Online  

21 - 24 March        Cruise to Ipswich

Our usual early season trip to the fleshpots of Ipswich.

Tony Wright                                                                                       07876 503551    Book Online  

5- 6 April       Fitting in Supper

The Old Ship at Heybridge Basin. Sail down if you are in the mood, drive if not.

Kev Remmington                                                                                   01268 757917    Book Online  

19 - 20 April     Cruise to Tollesbury & New Members' BBQ

Cruise all the way to Tollesbury on Saturday and back on Sunday in time for the new members' BBQ (and existing members) at the marina bar. Format as usual, Mick will supply the fire and baked potatoes - you bring the rest.

Kev Remmington                                                                             01268 757917    Book Online  

3 - 5 May         Cruise to Levington

May Bank Holiday trip, plenty of walking, and a BBQ.

Don Elliott                                                                                         01245 401484    Book Online  

10 - 11 May       Fish Supper at West Mersea

The mixture as before - good surroundings and excellent food.

Tony Fowler                                                                                          01707 643745   Book Online  

24 - 26 May        Cruise to River Deben

We plan to pick up buoys at Ramsholt and go ashore for food and probably more walking.

Judith King                                                                                           01277 636322   Book Online  

7 June       BBQ at 2nd Beach

BBQ on Second Beach on Saturday afternoon and then spend the evening in Pyefleet. No booking necessary - just turn up and look for a collection of boats with BCC burgees.

21 - 22 June       Cruise to Burnham

Only trip to the Crouch this year.

Jerry Lawrence                                                                                       01708 223231     Book Online

5 - 13 July    Cruise to St Katherine Dock

Cruise up the Thames to the centre of London. This is an open format trip and the details will be arranged to suit those going (as far as possible).

Jerry Lawrence                                                                                     01708 223231  Book Online   

26 - 27 July       Cruise to Shotley

This trip is designed to coincide with the Harwich Festival. Cross on the ferry and join in the fun.

Tony Fowler                                                                                          01707 643745   Book Online  

9 - 10 August           Cruise to Titchmarsh Marina

We had such a good time there last year we are going back this year.

Judith King                                                                                           01277 636322   Book Online  

23 - 25  August       Cruise to Chatham

Go 'south of the river' with the possible exploration of the Swale for those who can stay a bit longer.

Graham & Mags Forbes                                                                       020 7680 0612    Book Online  

31 August       Rowhedge for lunch

13 - 14 September        Heybridge Basin

For the second time this year. With a repeat of last year's canal trip.

Don Elliott                                                                                         01245 401484    Book Online  

27 - 28 September    Cruise to Brightlingsea & Cream Tea

Help support the RNLI by coming to Brightlingsea and purchasing a cream tea - served on the pontoons (or a plate if your lucky)

Stuart King                                                                                          01277 636322   Book Online  

11 - 12  October   Cruise to Tollesbury

One of our favourite destinations - this year with added water based activities.

Andy Frankland                                                                            07887 517537    Book Online  

31 October          AGM

As last year, the AGM will be held in the Marina Bar at 20:30 hrs on Friday evening.

1 November          Laying Down Supper

To be held once again at the Royal Burnham Yacht Club

Kev Remmington                                                                                01268 646553    Book Online

6 December    Christmas Carol singing

The last event of the year, needs no explanation. Just turn up.