RBYC Annual General Meeting & Global Challenge Talk
We will be holding our AGM at 7:30pm on Tuesday 3rd February in our usual meeting venue.
We are keen to hear from members who would like to get involved in the running and supporting of the RBYC. Our longstanding Chairperson, Richard Lindsay, has expressed his wish to step down, so we are particularly keen to find someone who would like to chair our monthly committee meetings. Help is also needed to support other club activities.
Please would you let Steve Norton (Commodore) know if you are interested in the chairperson role or would like to know more about how you can get involved in any other capacity. (commodore@therbyc.co.uk).
After the formal AGM we will be joined by Neil Dunnet who will be talking about the BT Global Challenge 2000/2001.
Neil’s remarkable adventure began when he earned a coveted place in the BT Global Challenge 2000/2001, an event renowned as the world’s toughest yacht race.
Over the course of the event, Neil sailed more than 20,000 kilometres across three gruelling legs aboard the yacht ‘Olympic Group’. The race itself was uniquely challenging as crews were required to navigate around the world ‘the wrong way’—sailing against prevailing winds and currents, which tested their abilities to the utmost.
In his presentation, Neil will share an honest and vivid portrayal of life on board these 72-foot ocean racing yachts. He will explore both the exhilarating highs and the inevitable lows encountered during the journey. We will hear insights into the intensity of teamwork required and the formidable demands of ocean racing, as well as personal stories that capture the spirit and challenges of taking on such an extraordinary adventure.
Members and non-members welcome, though only qualifying members can vote in the AGM. The talk is free.
A Zoom link will be made available for anyone joining us remotely.
