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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. 

SWM Talk 11th March at QMSC2

Simon Winkley Evening Talk - Windsurf Rigging and Kit Setup

Wednesday 11 March 2026 - Click here to sign up
 
Join Simon for an evening of practical tips to help you to rig up for success in the 2026 season. Once you get your kit set up well, you can focus 100% on your technique, rather than fighting a poorly rigged sail or incorrectly positioned footstraps. The format will be mostly guided by the questions of the participants and can include a detailed look at boards, sails, masts, booms, harness lines, fins, footstraps and more. 

 
Simon, as well being our local pro windsurfer, delivers clinics at QMSC and in Weymouth and Prasonisi (Rhodes). He also trains individuals and teams to become windsurfing instructors up to the level of RYA Advanced-plus. He can be booked directly for 1:1 sessions at QMSC. www.simonwinkley.com 
 
Come along for an enjoyable evening and to gain insights into getting your kit setup just right. It’s well worth putting some thought into your rigging and it is easier than you think to make a difference. 

Joe Pennhaul Smith - Recycling Composites, anywhere, anytime

Wednesday 18th March 2026 - Click here to sign up

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. 

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!