Yard News
A Tilman Evening - November 23rd
03 Nov 2007
On the eve of the launch of the replica of Tilmans first Pilot Cutter ‘Mischief’ (built in Cardiff 1906) there will be a an evening dedicated to Bill Tilman and his Adventures to the Far corners of the World.
On Friday 23rd of November 2007.
Starting at 19:00
In the Quarterdeck Bar of the Cardiff Bay Yacht Club.
The Television producer and director John Mead introduces a showing of his two acclaimed documentary programmes:
‘No pay – No prospects – Not much pleasure’ - An account of a life that included 26 years of sailing Bristol Channel Pilot Cutters to the Arctic and the Antarctic
And
‘It’s a Bit British’ – A portrait of a race that starts from Tilmans’ home town of Barmouth and includes his two loves – climbing mountains and sailing boats, and is intended as a tribute that mirrors his exploits during his life.
John Mead will answer questions and talk briefly about his hero between showings.
Tickets £5 (to include buffet).
Available from:
CBYC Admin Dept,
Ferry Road,
Grangetown,
Cardiff,
CF11 OJL
0292 066 6627 (during office hours)
