Winter talks are a major and popular part of the Channel Sailing Club calendar.
Running from October to April, they range from high-profile speakers such as broadcaster and author Tom Cunliffe to our own members relating tales of recent voyages and even passing on valuable sailing tips.
While the sailing season may be enjoying a lull, Wednesday nights at our clubhouse are usually packed with members eager to meet over a pint (or a soft drink) and hear the latest speaker.
Recent talks have delved into 100 years of the shipping forecast, perfecting passage planning, collision avoidance at sea, building your own chart plotter and combining a half marathon race with a sail to the Channel Islands.