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A presentation exploring the anchoring components with examples of the components Andrew has on his vessel.
Has some enlightening information on the impact of snubbers on your anchor loads.
Presentation has links to some great references.

The clubs annual gathering at TMR with Barry McCann giving a short talk on the operation of the station.
to observe the 1733 radio broadcast arrive by 1720. It is necessary for members to remain quiet during this broadcast, and any subsequent broadcasts. The evening has always been a favourite with members, along with our hosts at Tas Maritime. A good opportunity to put a face to the voices we hear while cruising.

Experience and why participate in yachting rallies. Including the challenges of looking and purchasing a yacht in France to be set up for blue water cruising and the associated safety requirements to
participate in blue water rallies. The ARC+ (Atlantic Rally Crossing Plus) accross the Atlantic and the WARC (World Atlantic Rally Crossing) across the Caribbean Sea included Columbia and the San Blas Archipelago on the way to Panama and traversing The Canal.

In 2023 member Dorothy Darden and her granddaughter joined a cruise aboard the schooner MAPLE LEAF for two exciting weeks in the islands of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Haida Gwaii, considered the “Galapagos of the north”.

Dorothy and her late husband, Steve received CYCT cruising plaques for their travels around the Pacific, aboard their catamaran, ADAGIO. They had attempted without success, to tour the Queen Charlotte Islands in Canada previously.

The Krill Research Systems Manager for the Australian Antartic Division presented current research on Antarctic Krill and the Southern Ocean ecosystem. He also provided descriptions of the interesting research system capabilities of RSV Nuyina.

Inspired to take up sailing and cruising after meeting a fellow cruiser while bushwalking on Wilsons Promontory. His voyages include crossing oceans single handed in 26’ and 30’ sailboats and eventually returned on his own vessel with his family to Wilsons Promontory.

A combined clubs, RYCT and GYC(Geelong Yacht Club) 800Nm cruise circumnavigating Tasmania with a fleet of 45 boats.

Captain Sarah Parry, Master and Managing Trustee for the Windward Bound Trust and Vice President of Project Harm youth program spoke about the construction of the Windward Bound and current restortion of Mistral II.
These are and have provided meaningful projects for some misguided youth.

Member and Past Commodore, Val Nichols shared her experiences and reflections of her solo cruise to and from Great Keppel Island, QLD. aboard her 32ft Bristol Channel Cutter, Aziza.

Club member, Jonathan Ross helped commission a new Privilege 510 catamaran in Les Sables d'Olonne. He presented his trials and tribulations of preparing a new boat for it's first ocean passage. This involved 3,500 Nm to Montenegro, crossing the Bay of Biscay with a green crew, dodging Orcas, stops in the Baleric Islands, Sardinia, Sicily and Croatia. On board were 3 Californian’s including the owner.

Meeting on site at TAS Maritime Radio, who provide a very unique service for Tasmanian waters. It monitors VHF and HF distress channels and frequencies between 0700 and 1900 daily and broadcasts skeds containing coastal weather and maritime safety information 7 days of the week, every day of the year. Hear from staff on their operation and listen in on the 17.33 sked.