1)  There will be no social meeting on Monday 6th June as it’s Jubilee weekend and also ACBO first cruise of the season. Next meeting to be held on July 4 th at WSC.

2) PLEASE WASH OFF TRAILERS AFTER launch and recovery, as left in salt water they will seize up. The Spring storms moved boats onto the saltings, and dragged unstable moorings from their locations.

PLEASE take responsibility for checking your mooring tackle for wear, and moor your boat on suitable lines that are up to the job.

Helpful members have moved boats and given their time to help others, but many mishaps can be avoided with proper maintenance. Gradually boats are getting launched, and we are looking forward to a better season.

3)  REMEMBER, Keeping your boat at the sheds or moored in the creek is dependent upon YOU having at least 3rd party insurance. Please make sure you have this in place.

Look forward to seeing you at either an ACBO cruise or at the social meeting in July.

Here is the Summer 2022 Marine unit newsletter

Monday 4th April Wivenhoe Sailing Club, 19.45

The 2022 sailing season is almost here.   To make it easier for us all to launch boats and dinghies we’ll be holding a slip clearing day on April 30th to remove the build up of silt from the slipway.  
The more helpers we have the easier it will be, so come down, bring some wellies and get involved.   Meet at the boat sheds at 11am, and as is customary a bacon butty brunch will be served afterwards.  
So add April 30th 11am to your diaries and see you there.

We have our second Social meeting of 2022 at the Wivenhoe Sailing Club on Monday 7th March at 7.45 pm.

There will be a few updates on club activities for the year and a chance to share your boating plans.

Look forward to seeing you.

Essex Police is seeking the views of the Essex Marine Community so that we can better understand their concerns and adjust our work accordingly.

When you have a few minutes, would you mind completing the survey by clicking on the below link please.

It can also be found on the Essex Police Website.

Link – Marine Survey

Brightlingsea harbour app is now available from Google play or Apple stores

Click on the link to read the latest newsletter from the Essex Police marine unit

Please be aware that we are due to hold our first social meeting of 2022 at WSC on Monday 7th February at 7.45 at Wivenhoe Sailing Club. Please respect current guidance to prevent transmission of the omicron variant.

Happy 2022 to you all, if your intention is to improve your skills this year, whilst saving more than your annual subscription then read on:

Essential Navigation Courses at the Nottage  

Do you enjoy, or do you know anyone who enjoys being on the water with friends and family but might want to learn a bit more about what is involved in messing about safely in boats?

If you do then the RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship Course is just right for you or them!   The Nottage Maritime Institute is running the RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship Course this winter commencing on 20 th January for seven evenings. The evening sessions are gently paced with time to discuss the topics informally and interactively. No prior experience is required, the topics covered will give you the knowledge you need to be a safe and useful crew member and will help you to assist the skipper in running the boat.It will also provide a sound basis for further learning should you wish to take on more responsibility afloat in the future.

Instructor: Bernie Hetherington (RYA Instructor)

Timetable: 20, 27 January, 3 and 24 February, 3, 10, 17, March 2022

Duration: 7 evenings 19.00 – 21.30

Course Fee: £165 including course materials (less 20% – £33, for local sailing and yacht club members)

More details from  the Nottage on 01206 824142 or email us: admin@nottage.org.uk