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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

    • 27 Aug 2025
    • 09:00
    • 31 Aug 2025
    • 17:00
    • Dartmouth Yacht Club , Devon
    Register

    STEAMBOATS AT THE DARTMOUTH  REGATTA

    DARTMOUTH YACHT CLUB

    27TH -31ST AUGUST 2025


    Outline of Programme

    Wednesday am - launch at Totnes and steam to Dartmouth.

    Thursday evening - steam to Tuckenhay or Stoke Gabriel and return Friday (tbc)

    Saturday pm - Classic Boat Parade

    Sunday - steam to Totnes and haul out.

    For further details please contact Dave Biss on dave_biss@hotmail.com

    Boat owners please complete the attached Boat Declaration Form and return to Dave Biss as soon as possible but before the event.

    declaration_form sba.pdf

    This is a Type 2 Rally

    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









    • 12 Sep 2025
    • 10:00 - 16:30
    • Fell Foot, Windermere
    Register

    Following three successful Keeping your Feet Dry events, we are now embarking on our fourth event.

    The venue again will be the Fell Foot, the National Trust's place at the southern end of Windermere on Friday 12th September 2025.

    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 and is open to all.

    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

    • 10 Oct 2025
    • 12 Oct 2025
    • Royal Windermere Yacht Club
    Register

    The Lay-up Rally is booked for Friday 10th October to Sunday 12 October. We thought, after about 15 years of much the same programme, we might change it a bit:

    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 - steam in the South Lake, with lunch at Fell Foot: picnic or pay-as-you-go at the café. Return for the Lay-up Supper at the RWYC in the evening - a menu choice form  will be available in due course

    Sunday - Steam in the North Lake. Visit Windermere Jetty Museum at lunchtime; picnic or pay-as-you-go at the café. Return to the Yacht Club to haul out.

    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, which can be downloaded here.

    Please note the Risk Assessment and a new experimental document, the Skippers' Safety Briefing.

    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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