Shotley Sailing-Club

11/09/2026

A few amendments to our line-up for the Heritage Open Days maritime festivities tomorrow and Sunday. The Waterfront Ipswich

We're very excited that the sailing smacks from the Pioneer Sailing Trust and Excelsior Trust will be joining us on Orwell Quay (Pioneer Saturday only, Excelsior both days) and that Sailing Barge Victor will be on Common Quay all day Saturday and Sunday morning - meet the crews, explore these historic vessels, free!

Sadly The Sutton Hoo Ships Company will not be doing their log-splitting demos.

However, the brand new plaque to young Edward Caley, who designed the Wet Dock under the direction of Henry Palmer (which at the time of construction in 1842 was the largest in the UK) will be on display as well as the new Ipswich Trail Makers Digital Blue Plaque Trail from The Ipswich Society

And our own Ipswich Heritage Harbour trail and quiz starts from the Old Custom House and is open to anyone wanting to challenge themselves and their family and friends.

Festivities start at 11am tomorrow with the Shefarers shanty group, followed by the Shotley Wailers at 12 noon.

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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!

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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