Yes! Here is another chance for prospective long-distance sailors to hear the issues, see the solutions and speak to the experts about how to realise your dream of casting off.

Blue Water Rallies is staging a free ocean cruising seminar at the London International Boat Show this weekend at Excel.

In partnership with Yachting Monthly their guest speaker is Andrew Roberts – a former technical director of Chay Blyth’s round the world yacht race, who also helped prepare Dee Caffari’s Aviva for the 2008-09 Vendee Globe.

Andrew will be supported by a panel of experienced world sailors in discussing cruising considerations.

Whether you have just started to dream of long-term cruising, or are already planning a circumnavigation, there will be something here for you. And it’s free!

Venue: ExCel, in the auditorium at 31/32 South Gallery

Date: Saturday 16th January.

Time: 12:30 to 14:30

The Programme:
* Which Boat for Blue Water?
* Cruising around the world.
* Panel Session on Ocean Cruising

Booking is not necessary, but for any queries, please contact Tony Diment on 01929 472136 or emailtony.diment@btinternet.com