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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.

Currently on her 5th solo circumnavigation around the globe and exploring Tasmania, this time cruising mode. Jeanne born 17 August 1942 is a British yachtswoman who holds the record as the oldest person (of either sex) to have circumnavigated the world single-handedly, nonstop & unassisted via the Southern Ocean’s Five Southernmost Capes. Also has twice been the only woman to have completed solo global circumnavigations, nonstop, unassisted from North America.
She has been awarded
• the Cruising Club of America's Blue Water Medal,
• the Royal Cruising Club’s Medal for Seamanship,
• the Ocean Cruising Club’s Barton Cup,
• the Cruising Association’s Duchess of Kent Trophy (twice),
• inducted into the Cape Horn Hall of Fame in Les Sables d’Olonne, France, and
• Honorary Member of the OCC and the Royal Lymington Y.C.

Her talk compared the differences in boat set up, navigation and life onboard as a cruiser versus nonstop circumnavigations.

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.