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CA Talk : To Svalbard and 80 degrees North
19.30 17th Feb 2026
Bob Hendicott has covered 32,000 NM with Rosinis, his Rustler 36 in the last 16 years - much of it solo. Join us to hear of his crewed 2018 sail to Svalbard and 80o North. He round-tripped from the Solent, but will focus on his passage from Tromsø, via Bjørnøya, to Svalbard - exploring the fjords and glaciers of Spitzbergen, rich history and wildlife, and returning to Tromsø.
At Lilliput Sailing Club - £3 CA Members £6 Non Members
Don't suffer from the mid-winter blues. Instead, why not give yourself something to look forward to by booking your seat at the Mid Winter Dinner. Our last sit down dinner sold out within a week so dont delay!
Cruising Log Trophies to be awarded at the Mid Winter Dinner in February.
Rethinking Mooring Security: From Cameras to Community
Winter Talk 19.30 25th Feb
Boat break-ins on swinging moorings remain a frustrating reality — often discovered days later, with little evidence and few practical options for response. This informal talk will look at the real challenges of mooring security, what does and doesn’t work in practice, and how we are proposing to use affordable, off-grid technology to create a shared, community-led security network on the moorings. The session will include a walkthrough of a proposed member technology package, how it would support deterrence, detection, and response, and how it could be introduced in a practical, opt-in way. Open discussion and feedback are encouraged.
Easter Rally
3rd to 6th of April 2026
Once again, we are heading to Lymington for Easter with two nights on the Town Quay and, weather permitting, a further one to two nights in Port Hamble, both of which are charming locations with very good facilities and a variety of local pubs and restaurants.
Booking your space at Lymington is essential. Bookings open 2nd of January.
The largest fleet in the club is highly active through the year. From rallies near and far, to social events, evening talks, winter walks and more, there are many benefits to joining the fleet.