Shotley Sailing-Club

30/08/2026

Book signing today - Sunday 30th at 2 pm

29/08/2026

Pete and Svea are back, arrived safely with Graham after a great sail from Dover yesterday.
Join him with Jen and Svea at the club tomorrow afternoon to chat about their travels and buy their book

25/08/2026

Great line-up for our maritime festivities during Heritage Open Days! Saturday and Sunday 12th and 13th September, from 11am-4pm.
Sailing smacks from the Pioneer Sailing Trust and Excelsior Trust will be joining Sailing Barge Victor on Common Quay, outside the Old Custom House, courtesy of ABP. Explore the boats, visit the exhibitions, listen to the Shefarers shanty group, take a self-guided tour around the Heritage Harbour... all free!

Heritage Harbours Group UK Maritime Heritage Trust All About Ipswich Ipswich.Love Ipswich Star The Waterfront Ipswich The Ipswich Society

22/08/2026

Meet, greet and book signing from Pete, our member who sailed around the uk last summer.
Peter Weltenius

21/08/2026

Job vacancy - Harwich / Shotley/ Felixstowe

Enjoy a one-hour round trip viewing the harbour and the ports, featuring some of the largest container ships in the world. Or book a return from either of our three locations and what they have to offer, making for a truly memorable day out.

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