Team behind online version of well-known almanac are hitting the road to introduce boaters to the new web service
The team behind the online version of Reeds Nautical Almanac will be visiting various yacht clubs over the winter months to talk to boaters about the new service.
The ‘Reeds on the Road’ tour has confirmed six dates and venues already (see below), and wants to hear from yacht clubs interested in taking part.
The online version of the well-known almanac is available for an annual subscription of £35, and includes all the information in the hard copy, as well as extra web features such as search.
“The tour aims to inform yacht club members how to use the Almanac, which features the most comprehensive navigation and pilotage information available online,” the company said.
“Participants can learn how to put together a detailed passage plan and predict weather and tides using the most up-to-the-minute information available.”
The dates and venues so far confirmed are:
23rd January – Harwich Town Sailing Club, Harwich
24th January – Royal Harwich Yacht Club, Harwich
18th February – Royal Motor Yacht Club, Poole
21st February – Haven Ports Yacht Club, Levington (nr. Ipswich)
25th February – Dover Royal Cirque Port, Dover
11th March – Mylor Yacht Club, Cornwall
If you want the team to come to your yacht club, contact Emma Mountfield on 01799 526070.
