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Welcome to our Winter Talks

We were delighted to welcome you to our Winter Talks, a series of inspiring and thought-provoking evenings open to everyone—members and non-members alike—and completely free of charge. The evenings began with food and drink service from 18:30, offering a chance to relax, mingle, and enjoy refreshments before the talks commence at 19:30. 

 QMSC Winter Talk Recycling Composites anywhere anytime

Joe Pennhaul Smith - Recycling Composites, anywhere, anytime

Wednesday 18th March 2026 - Click here to sign up

Meeting Link: 

Dr Joe Penhaul Smith is a scientist and sustainability entrepreneur working at the forefront of marine recycling. With a background in green chemistry and biotechnology, he co-founded Sustainable Sailing and is pioneering ways to recycle complex composite materials like end-of-life sails — once considered unrecyclable. His work focuses on closing the materials loop, turning waste composites back into valuable raw materials and helping the marine industry move toward a circular economy. 

Link - Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/38520674428894?p=1GudrRzJWcgL70GABz
Meeting ID: 385 206 744 288 94
Passcode: KZ6Ur7Xy

ILCA Social Night - Tony Woods, ILCA Fleet Captain

Wednesday 25th March - here 

Tony and the ILCA fleet will be hosting a social night on Wednesday 25th of March. Join us for an evening of food and music!

Winter Talks Schedule 

  • Wednesday 28th January: The Magenta Foiling Pathway – Opening Doors for Women in Foiling
  • Wednesday 18th February: Jake Elsbury - What is a RYA Pathway Club?
  • Wednesday 11th March: Simon Winkley - Windsurf Rigging and Kit Setup
  • Wednesday 18th March (Online): Joe Penhaul-Smith - Recycling composites, anywhere, anytime!
  • Wednesday 25th March: ILCA Social Night

Always fun, informative and social evenings... members, guests and non-members welcome!