Free technical and seamanship advice
Sika Marine Stage in association with Practical Boat Owner
11.00am - 11.45am reached the end of your tether? David Mossman of Marlow Ropes shows how to inspect your lines and explains the key six signs of wear and tear to look out for. David is a former professional sailor, experienced in rope design, development and testing.
12.00pm - 12.45pm
Making light of heavy weather
Met Office meteorologist Penny Tranter shares her knowledge of planning, preparing and reacting to weather on the water, crucial to your decision making, safety and enjoyment.
1.00pm - 1.45pm Practical demonstration of window bonding
Sika’s technical services expert Gareth Ross shows how to bond plastic windows, including cleaning, priming, and adhesive selection, plus the do’s and don’ts.
2.00pm - 2.45pm
Wild call – sailing around Scotland Suffocated by a lack of freedom in modern life, Martyn Murray sought an alternative. Falling in love with an old ketch in Ireland, he bought and restored her enough to sail back to Scotland, where he spent two summers cruising the Western Isles.
Saturday 14 OctOBer
11.00am - 11.45am
Making light of heavy weather
Met Office meteorologist Penny Tranter shares her knowledge of planning, preparing and reacting to weather on the water, crucial to your decision making and the safety and enjoyment of your time on your boat.
12.00 - 12.45pm demonstration of window bonding Sika’s technical services expert Gareth Ross shows how to bond plastic windows, including cleaning, priming, and adhesive selection, plus the do’s and don’ts.
1.00pm -1.45pm
Boat survey step by step.
PBO expert Colin Brown, of CB Marine Services, reveals what a second-hand boat survey actually does, what it can’t do, and discusses common corrosion problems on board.
2.00pm - 2.45pm
Marine invasive species
Sarah Brown of Clyde Marine Planning Partnership and C2W Consulting gives an insight into the battle to keep Scottish waters free from invasive species – and explains what you can do to help.
3.00pm - 3.45pm
Boat insurance tips
Topsail Insurance MD Rob Stevens gives an entertaining and informative talk on boat insurance tips and facts, revealing situations where you think you are insured – but might not be.
4.00pm - 4.45pm cruising with a family pet Cruising Association member Derek Lumb reveals the practicalities of sailing with a seadog.
5.00pm - 5.45pm
Sailing in the Baltic
Cruising Association member Colin Wilson shares his experiences of sailing in the Baltic.
Sunday 15 OctOBer
10.00am - 1.00pm the cruising association Seminar Half-hour talks on subjects such as sailing in the Baltic, sailing with a dog on board and insurance tips plus a demonstration of the association’s great app – CAptain’s Mate. Plus a chance to win £3,000 worth of standing rigging from Sta-Lok. Visit www.theca.org.uk to apply for seminar tickets.
1.15pm - 2.00pm
Making light of heavy weather
Met Office meteorologist Penny Tranter shares her knowledge of planning, preparing and reacting to weather on the water, crucial to your decision making, safety and enjoyment.
2.15pm - 3.00pm
Boat survey step by step
PBO expert Colin Brown, of CB Marine Services, reveals what a second-hand boat survey actually does, what it can’t do, and discusses common corrosion problems on board.
3.15pm - 4.00pm
Marine invasive species
Sarah Brown of Clyde Marine Planning Partnership and C2W Consulting gives an insight into the battle to keep Scottish waters free from invasive species – and explains what you can do to help.