The 21st Meeting of the INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION in AKITA was another huge success with attendance of 3 visitors and Ic x 2, Na x 2 and Sh. The Talk ‘Professor Joseph Lian, Sailing and Liberal Arts’ and film show traced his journey of 4,000 kilometres, on his own boat, from Hong Kong via Taiwan, Okinawa, Ikitsuki, Fukuoka, Tukui to Akita. It was so interesting and stimulated the members very much. We learnt all about different sailing boats and all the things that have to be considered when sailing; radio/radar/auto-pilot/chart plotter/GPS/flares/water purifier/life raft/map reader/set of sails/medical pack, etc. Professor explained that he started sailing only 12 years ago but now it is his great joy. The journey took about 5 weeks, half of that on sea stops for repairs and chandler supplies. The trip started on 1st May 2011 because the weather conditions would be at the most conducive for a safe passage. Professor travelled about 200 kilometres a day and kept going through the night.
His boat is a 37 foot long Pacific Seacraft C37 and was built in 1993.
We didn’t finish the talk until 9 p.m. and could have gone on longer it was so interesting! However, we had to enjoy the Potluck Supper which was delicious. Thank you for everyone bringing such delicious dishes to share. Thanks were given to Professor Lian and we left the AIU by 9.45 p.m.
IWA has decided in the future to change the Evening Talk Meetings from November to October to avoid bad weather conditions. I am sure we shall continue to enjoy a variety of informative talks in the future. Thank you for all your support.
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