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Events

This calendar shows all events known to the SBA
- however the SBA accepts no responsibility for the veracity of information about events organised by other organisations.

Note some events are "Members Only",
and you will only be able to see these if you are Logged-In to the site (and are a member!)


Future events

    • 24 Aug 2024
    • 11:00
    • Tom Jones Boatyard, Romney Lock, Windsor
    Register

    We the SBA have been invited to join Steve Bil, the owner of Tom Jones Boatyard at Windsor in Berkshire for a meet up with members of the SMEE ( Society of Model and Experimental Engineers ) on August  24 th at 11.30 am.

    This is to be a joint social  meeting with people of a similar mind, hosted by Steve who is a member of both societies.

     For those who wish,  you can make up  a table as a bring and buy ( cost £5 ) to sell items relevant to the hobbies.

     Steve will make available Tea, Coffee and cakes for a small fee during the day. 

     This is a great opportunity to look around Steves yard, and see traditional boat building activities.

     Anyone wishing to bring a steam boat should contact me to discuss the various options of launching and mooring. Steve hopes we will have some present.

    This is not an official SBA event.

     The address of the boatyard is,

    Romney Lock, Riverside Walk, Windsor, BERKS. SL4 6HU. Tel. 07936 023698 

    To register your interest to join for the day, so I can let Steve know how many people are coming,  please contact me.

    Andy Hopper.  Tel. 01628 526499.

     

    • 13 Sep 2024
    • 10:00 - 16:30
    • Fell Foot, Windermere
    Register

    Following the successful Get Your Feet Wet on the River Wey, we have started running similar events on Windermere. This is our 3rd year.

    It designed to be inexpensive, will be for a maximum of 16 people and will be highly informative and hands-on, with time on the water and the opportunity enjoy operating small marine steam plants of different kinds.

    It's the ideal starting point if you are thinking of getting a steam boat, or just want to know more.

    Registration for trainees is now open.

    Further information here. A risk assessment is available here.

    The handout which will be provided at the event may be downloaded here.

    Owners of boats participating (Instructors) please register for the event and complete the event declaration form which can be found here

    • 04 Oct 2024
    • 06 Oct 2024
    • Royal Windermere Yacht Club

    The Lay-up Rally will follow a similar pattern to last year:

    Friday - launch and steam in the North Lake or Bowness Bay. As in previous years, bar snacks will be available at the RWYC in the evening.

    Saturday - visit Windermere Jetty Museum at lunchtime; picnic or pay-as-you-go at the café. Steam in the North Lake. Lay-up Supper at the RWYC in the evening.

    Sunday - Steam in the South Lake, with lunch at Fell Foot: picnic or pay-as-you-go at the café. Return and haul out.

    The registration form will be available later in the year - probably in August. Please indicate on the registration form if you expect to go to the cafés - no commitment.

    Launching facilities for small boats will be available at RWYC, others can launch at the Ferry Nab. All boats must have a Windermere registration, which can be obtained on-line from the Lake District National Park office in Kendal. It can no longer be bought at the slipway. All boats must submit a declaration.

    Please note the Risk Assessment for the rally.

    Location, launching and mooring information

    Some suggestions for accomodation: Accomodation2021.pdf

    For further details, or to express an interest, contact Roger Calvert.

    Event type 1

    Key to event types

    1 - SBA Organised Event (owner's declaration required)

    2 - SBA organised participation in 3rd party's event (owner's declaration required)

    In event types 1 and 2 the SBA organisers and SBA members are covered by the SBA Liability Insurance; 

    3 - private meeting of members with or without boats

    4 - private, individual participation of members in 3rd party's event

    5 - for information only



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