The Morning Cloud Sailing Talks 2024
This event salutes Sir Edward Heath’s significant contributions to sailing and his exceptional achievements in the world of competitive international yachting. Despite not taking up sailing until the age of 50, Sir Edward won many trophies and famously captained the British Admiral’s Cup team to victory in 1971 aboard the second Morning Cloud.
We have two esteemed speakers lined up for this year’s talks:
Timothy Long
In 2020, at the age of 15, Timothy Long sailed solo around Britain, at the time the youngest person to do so.
In 2022 he joined the Figaro fleet, and in 2023 began his professional solo racing career. The 2024 season has seen Tim racing in The Solo Maître CoQ, The Trophée BPGO with Camille Bertel, and The Le Havre Allmer Cup.
His talk will cover how his sailing career started, the races he has participated in, details of his solo round Britain event, and his plans for his future in the sport.
Peter Forbes
Peter is the proud owner of an Amel 54 cutter rigged ketch sailing yacht. This is a 2006 model which he bought from Sr. Rudi Peroni, the Italian beer magnate. Following a comprehensive refit, Peter then set off on a circumnavigation of the world.
Having given us a previous talk on his circumnavigation, he will now be talking on the subject of “Sailing through canals” in Europe, and round the world, on his Amel 54 ketch.
Date: Friday 25 October
Time: Doors from 14.00, first talk begins 14.30
Where: Salisbury Methodist Church, St Edmunds Church Street, Salisbury
Tickets: £28
The ticket includes a light afternoon tea, with cakes, sandwiches and savouries.
Parking is available in nearby Salt Lane, Brown Street and Culver Street Car Parks.
All tickets are non refundable but you are very welcome to pass them on to friends or family if you are unable to attend.