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KINGSBRIDGE ESTUARY BOAT CLUB (THE CLUB) The following from Andy Thomson, the RYA instructor who runs shore based training sessions for KEBC’ “Andy and Theresa Thomson will be exhibiting their ‘Boat on a Board’ offering at Malborough hall on the morning of December 16th. If you are going to be staying at the Cottage Hotel on the night […]
Roger Barrett’s talk about Salcombe sailing history on Wednesday 15th, was well received by over 30 members, many of whom purchased books. Roger donated his fee and our raffle takings to his charity, Salcombe Maritime Museum. During the evening Richard Smith, our bosun, announced that he had had a conversation with EML Autos who have recently opened […]
On November 15th. Roger Barrett will talk about his book A Maritime History of Salcombe which, of course, includes references to the fruit schooners built in Kingsbridge. At the Regal, 7pm for 7.30. The evening with Simon Ballantine on Nov. 1st attracted 40 members and I expect Roger’s talk to be similarly successful, be early to get a good seat! Bookings […]
Our next social event was scheduled for October 18th but our speaker has had to postpone his talk until November 1st. due to illness. Simon Ballantine left Salcombe, with crew, in his boat, Questar to make the first ever recorded ascent of Cape Desolation in southern Greenland and this is his story. Be at the Regal at 7pm for 7.30 on November 1st to hear and see […]
Upcoming events and Show report. Click here for the calendar for our winter social events, as it stands at the moment, up to February 2024; the subsequent dates will be filled as we find speakers. If you have any ideas or know people with interesting stories, please let me or Linda know. I can add […]
Schools have closed for summer and an exciting test match has been stopped by rain, a proper English summer has arrived at last. With our usual optimism we are going to arrange an evening cruise around the estuary in company, in our own boats, with a picnic in the best spot dictated by the weather, […]
Kingsbridge Town Council and the Skateboard committe are holding a meeting this Thursday afternoon/evening for members of the public to view and comment on the proposed skateboard park development at the top of the Kingsbridge slipway. It will be roughly twice the size of the present area. Salcombe Harbour Authority are aware of the project. Unfortunately I will be […]
15 members in six boats set off from Normandy Pontoon promptly at 11:45, ably led by Master and Commander Ian Slade in White Shark, “Little Blue”, the rest being RIBs.. A thorough journey plan prepared by Ian had been sent out in advance enabling some of us less confident coastal types to take part. We […]
Your committee met on May 15th at The Regal, the following is a summary of subjects discussed. All members are invited to visit Prawle Point National Coastwatch Institution lookout on May 24th. The visit starts at 1730 and finishes at 1945, please would any members expecting to arrive after 1830 contact me on 07831 692652, text or call, […]
Around 45 members gathered at the Regal on March 15th to hear Andrew Arthur, Station Manager, and Chris Winzar, Cox’n Salcombe RNLI Lifeboat, talk about their work. Parts of the evening were amusing, parts impressive and Chris’ comments about RNLI crews’ contacts with refugees in small boats, moving. There were many questions, all of which […]
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