Circumnavigation with an Historical Twist By Sophie & Anthony Ward
Circumnavigation with a Historical Twist
By Sophie & Anthony Ward
Saturday 11th October 2025
Join us for a captivating evening as Sophie and Anthony Ward recount their extraordinary circumnavigation, told through the lens of history. Their talk blends first-hand sailing experience with fascinating historical perspective, promising an engaging and memorable evening at the Club.
Programme
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18:45 Arrival
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19:15 20:00 Talk: Circumnavigation with a Historical Twist
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20:00 20:10 Audience Q&A
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20:15 Dinner
Menu
Starter
Isle of Wight Crab Ramekin (from Bembridge Harbour)
Main
Rare Beef Medallion of Sirloin (Kemphill Farm)
Crushed New Potatoes with Spring Onion
Mini Courgettes, Fine Green Beans, and Garden Peas in Butter
Rocket and Horseradish Sauce
Dessert
Poached Pear with Warm Chocolate Sauce
Fresh Cream on the side
Wine Pairings
A complex white blend (60% Chenin Blanc, 23% Viognier, 11% Grenache Blanc, 6% Roussanne), named after the rare Babiana Noctiflora flower of the Paardeberg Mountain. Old-vine Chenin provides depth, lifted by aromatic Viognier, Grenache Blanc, and Roussanne. Naturally fermented and barrel-aged for 12 months, it shows smoky stone fruit, creamy texture, and subtle oak.
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Named after Lady Anne Monson, a pioneering botanist honoured by Carl Peter Thunberg in 1774. This Shiraz-led blend (with Mourvèdre, Carignan, and Grenache) comes from granite soils and bush vines, hand-harvested for quality. Naturally fermented and matured 16 months in large French oak barrels, it shows red cherry, plum, rose, spice, and a velvety, smooth palate. Beautiful with mature steak over coals.
Cost
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Dinner & Talk: £65 per person
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Optional Wine Pairing: £35 (Choice of bottles as described) ONLINE PREORDER ONLY PRICE