SAILING NEWS
News 11
Another successful RYA joint power and sail muster
GLORIOUS sunshine greeted attendees of
the annual RYA Autumn Muster in Cowes
over the weekend of 17-19 October, where
powerboaters and sailors alike got together
Experts help
for a series of practical master classes and
one to one support and advice from industry
experts.
Some twenty-four boats from across the
South Coast and even as far afield as Swale
Marina on the East Coast, gathered at
out at RYA
Cowes Yacht Haven, Isle of Wight to
embark on a busy weekend schedule of both
on water and shore based activities.
The whipping and splicing master class
proved as popular as ever with participants Autumn Muster
getting the opportunity give it a go for
themselves under the expert eye of rigging
expert Dave from Aladdin’s Cave. Whilst
representatives from the RNLI and Ocean
Safety, ran an interactive ‘Abandoning Ship’
in Cowes
session with the use of some willing volun-
teers demonstrating the use of lifejackets
and life rafts.
Experts from ICOM, Sea Start, The Green
Blue and Raymarine were also on hand
throughout the weekend providing bespoke
advice and guidance on board individual
boats, helping provide answers to all the
muster go’ers questions.
Out on the water the ‘Try Sail’ and ‘Try
Power’ sessions provided attendees with the
opportunity to get some boat handling tips
for the experts from Sealine Sea School and
Hamble School of Yachting or even just a
taste of how the other half do it.
For many it was their first experience of
the muster, but there were many old faces
amongst the attendees too. Tim Green,
crew on board ‘Swift’, a Gibson 33 a first
timer who attended with his son said: “This
event has been great. It’s an ideal opportu-
nity for everyone to get hands on experience
and improve their skills under the watchful
eyes of the experts. It’s a great chance to
try both powerboating and sailing and build
your confidence; there is always someone
around to help.
“It doesn’t matter if you are a complete
novice or have been out on the water all MUSTER: Glorius sunshine made the Autumn Muster a roaring success.
your life, there is always something you can
learn, no matter what your age. I can’t wait
excellent, credit to Tom our skipper for to win some fabulous kit in the prize draw, port we have received at the muster from
for the next one.”
almost converting a dedicated power boater. thanks to the generous donations of the across the industry, events like these give us
As for the seasoned muster goer there was
“It’s such a brilliant weekend. It is nice to sponsors. a great opportunity to work together.”
still something new to try. Wendy and Peter
catch up with old friends and meet new Andrew Norton, Motor Cruising Projects The RYA thanked all their sponsors without
Furby, on board Kitaro II (Sunseeker), have
ones. An excellent event to come to and Manager said of the event: whom the event would not have been
been attending the musters for the past three
learn from the experts, as well as socialise.” “It’s really nice to see some new faces here possible: Aladdin’s Cave, Alpine, Hamble
years, and in the fine weather Wendy finally
On the Saturday evening the Alpine at the muster this year and our old friends School of Yachting, ICOM, Ocean Safety,
took the plunge and tried her hand for the
Electronics Drinks reception, buffet and too. It is encouraging that all the master Raymarine, RNLI Lifeboats, Sealine Sea
first time at the helm of a sailing yacht.
disco at the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club classes have been extremely well attended School, Sea Start, The Green Blue and
Wendy said: “Going on the ‘Try a Sail’ was
provided attendees with the ideal time for as people wish to further their knowledge. UKSA.
some socialising, along with the opportunity “As always we are delighted with the sup-
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