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Canal Cruise with Supper
John Pinkerton II
A change of scenery this year as we board the John Pinkerton II for a scenic cruise on the Basingstoke Canal with supper on board.
During the 2.5-3hr cruise, the boat's licensed bar will be open selling alcoholic and soft drinks, hot drinks and snacks. Depending on the weather, fore and aft decks may also be open to enjoy the fresh air and views
The usual raffle will be held in aid of this year's nominated charity (Hamble Lifeboat), so please come prepared!
We will board the boat at Colt Hill Wharf, Odiham, Hook
RG29 1DH. There is parking just a short walk from the boarding point. For details of the boat facilities, go to the Basingstoke Canal Socienty FAQs page
Please note there is a limit of 40 guests for this event.
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Jim Fayers: The Story of HMS Nottingham
SSC
Jim Fayers, our erstwhile Sailing Secretary, will share with us the story of what the Navy refers to as 'the Nottingham Incident'.
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David Griffiths: WW1 Motor Torpedo Boat
SSC
David and friends at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard have built a working replica of the small, fast torpedo boats used in World War 1 and the Russian War of Independence. A Coastal Motor Boat for the 21st Century – its history, construction and 2023 sea trials.
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Laying Up Supper
TBA
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33rd AGM
SSC
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Christmas Social
SSC