Shotley Sailing-Club

11/08/2026

Great opportunity

JOB VACANCY:
Shipwright Apprentice - HMS Victory

The Royal Navy Museums (RNM) is seeking two enthusiastic Apprentice Shipwrights to join the team delivering the conservation of the world's oldest commissioned warship HMS Victory. This is a fixed term 32 month apprenticeship.

As an Apprentice Shipwright, you will work alongside the team of existing Shipwrights and will help conserve and repair historic timber structures while studying towards a recognised Boatbuilder Apprenticeship programme.

For one week each month, you will attend training at Pioneer Sailing Trust in Brightlingsea, Essex, where you will develop specialist boatbuilding, joinery and marine skills alongside other apprentices.

Throughout the 32 month apprenticeship, you will be supported by a dedicated mentor, who will help guide your development, provide practical support and ensure you gain the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to succeed.

Read more & apply - deadline Sunday 16th August:
https://jobs.royalnavymuseums.org.uk/shipwright-apprentice-hms-victory-302499.htm

10/08/2026

Stolen from Manningtree

Hi guys I wonder if anyone can help this boat has been stolen from manning Tree sailing club beach and it was seen going up the Stour as anyone seen it there is a very sad gentleman who has made an appeal for us to try and find it any information would be great

07/08/2026

07/08/2026

Are you undecided? Still time to enter! And don't forget the afterparty - open to all at The Outlook. Join us for food and live music!

05/08/2026

The Royal Navy Museums (RNM) is seeking two enthusiastic Apprentice Shipwrights.

04/08/2026

🚤 If you're heading out on a jet ski or personal watercraft, please help us keep Harwich Harbour safe for everyone.🌊

⚠️Know before you go:

⚓ Jet skiing, personal watercraft (e.g. paddleboarders, kayaks etc) and water skiing are strictly prohibited in the Harwich Harbour, unless you have written permission from the Harbour Master (Harbour Byelaw 51).

🐢 Remember - the speed limit is 8 knots max in the harbour and 5 knots in the vicinity of the Ha'Penny Pier.

🚢 Always stay well clear of large commercial vessels. They have limited ability to manoeuvre and may not be able to see smaller craft.

📘 Download our FREE Leisure Guide for everything you need to know before heading out on the water, including harbour rules and safety information:https://hha.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/14400-HHA-Leisure-Guide-2026-Web.pdf

⚠️ If you see a vessel or watercraft being operated unsafely, please report it to us when it is safe to do so by calling Harwich VTS on 01255 243030 or VHF 71.

Let's all do our part to keep our harbour safe and enjoyable for everyone.

⚓ Stay safe. Stay aware. Respect the harbour rules.

Byelaws available here;https://hha.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Byelaws.pdf

02/08/2026

Great opportunity

We are looking for a new Staff First Mate to take over at the end of the current sailing season. Are you either an experienced sail trainer looking to make the step up to Mate of a 105-foot boat; or an experienced Yachtmaster looking to move into sail training with young people? Details here on how to join our fantastic team and help to give young people the skills to succeed in life: https://www.oytsouth.org/staff-first-mate/

02/08/2026