Barry Yacht Club Winter Programme 2008 - 2009
Thursday November 6th	Bonfire night – BBQ and fireworks (7:00pm)	Thursday January 1^st	No event
Thursday November 13^th	Bristol VTS – presentation by Chris Jones of the Marine Dept.	Thursday January 8^th	RNLI Safety at Sea – presentation by Nicola Pearson
Thursday November 20^th	RNLI Christmas Card Sale	Thursday January 15^th	A presentation about Bristol Channel Pilot Cutters by Tony Winter owner of “Mascotte”
Thursday November 27^th	The “Matthew” from Bristol – presentation by Shawn Spencer-Smith (7:30pm)	Thursday January 22^nd	“10 Atlantic Islands in a home made boat” – a talk by John Hopkins on the building and travels in his boat “Achievement
Thursday December 4^th	Milford Haven Port Authority – presentation by Bill Hurst and Water Ranger John Warneford, advice and information for visiting boats	Thursday January 29^th	“Around Alone” – a talk by Terry Meakin on his circumnavigation in “Cariad” his Sadler 34
Thursday December 11^th	Photographs of the Harbour and Docks – a look back at the history of the Docks and Harbour based on member photographs	Thursday February 5^th	“The History of the Victoria Cross and Naval VC’s” – a presentation by author and Victoria Cross historian, John Mulholland
Sunday December 14^th	Children’s Christmas Party (2:00pm)	Thursday February 12^th	“Sailing in Heavy Weather” – an evaluation of heavy weather sailing techniques and tactics for yachts
Thursday December 18^th	Cruising guide to the Bristol Channel and beyond – advice and information for new and old members presented by Fred Batten	Thursday February 19^th	Stavros S. Niarchos – presentation by Peter Coleman
Saturday 20^th December	Christmas Fancy Dress Party (7:30pm till 1:00am)	Saturday February 21^st	Barry Yacht Club Annual Dinner (7:30pm for 8.00pm)
Wednesday December 24^th	Shoppers Lunch (12.00pm)	Thursday February 26^th	AGM 7:30pm (Prompt)
Friday December 26^th	Mince pies and punch with the Commodore (12:00pm)	Thursday March 5^th	Annuals Moorings Meeting (all mooring holders must attend or send a representative)
Wednesday December 31^st	New Years Eve Party	Thursday March 12^th	Fitting Out Party - (cheese and wine)