Torrential TOMs! On Saturday 23rd October 2021, three CBYA crews, skippered by Chairman Hugh Epsom, Dave Reid and Fernando Moneta, had planned to take three TOMS out for a sail. What we hadn’t planned for was the torrential downpour which…
Learning to Sail in Spain In the past, the CBYA has recommended two Spanish RYA-certified schools for sail training, Go-n-Sail, based at Ayamonte near the Portuguese border, and Costa Blanca Sailing, based in the city of Alicante. Unfortunately, Go-n-Sail has…
At last, another real-time, non-virtual, CBYA Social! As COVID health restrictions are now gradually being eased, and the limit on the maximum number of people who can meet in a group lifted, thirty-one (31) CBYA members enjoyed yet another wonderful…
Tips for Better Anchoring Techniques An excellent guide on good anchoring techniques appeared in the October issue of UK Sailmakers. Click HERE for more details. Rachel Garnham Training Officer
CBYA Greek Odyssey 2021 – cruising the Cyclades islands One year later than planned, due to the pandemic, which caused Tanya, our Charter Cruise Co-ordinator, huge headaches as not all the original crews could commit to 2021, we headed to…
Maiden Film Screening – a thoroughly enjoyable CBYA evening. A thoroughly enjoyable CBYA evening took place on Friday 15th October at the Jávea Players Studio theatre, – the screening of the “Maiden” film, followed by tapas at Restaurant Area 1…
Cardboard Boat Race – where were you?? As part of the CBYA’s 15th (Crystal) Anniversary last year, members were given the opportunity to build and sail a boat, made solely of cardboard and duct tape. Due to the pandemic, the…
A Great First All-CBYA REgatta! The bay at El Portet, Moraira, was recently abuzz with yachts and dinghies. The reason: our 15th Anniversary, which was actually last year, but celebrations were postponed due to Covid. Wednesday dawned sunny, with a…
CBYA Merchandise Since it is prohibitively expensive to buy our merchandise from the UK post-BREXIT, we have now resourced from Spanish suppliers, and have negotiated a special deal with a Distributor based in Calpe. Please note that anyone else purchasing…
The Last 2021 Hobie Cat Day The last 2021 Hobie Cat Day took place on Friday 10th September. We had three Hobie Getaways out on the water for two hours, enjoying smooth water and light breezes – excellent conditions for…
