Sail Training

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets are seeking to appoint a Yacht Skipper for one of its Tradewind 35' sail training yachts, TS VIGILANT, based in Gosport, from May 2012. Please see attached job advert.

With immediate effect, the Marine Society & Sea Cadets are seeking to appoint an Engineer Officer for TS Royalist, a 24 metre offshore sail training brig based in Gosport.  Please see attached job advert.

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets are seeking to appoint a Boat Station Manager to manage the day to day running of its London Area Boat Station, Welsh Harp. Please see attached job advert.

OYT Scotland requires a skipper to join their staff team in the Season March - October 2012. He/she will maintain and operate OYT Scotland vessels, including Challenge 72' and an Oyster 70'. Delivering a safe, enjoyable and effective sail training programme.

Applicants should have extensive experience on sail training vessels and must be qualified to a minimum of RYA Yachtmaster Offshore with Commercial Endorsement. Offers of appointment will be subject to the consideration of PVG scheme records (previously Enhanced Disclosure).

Full details and link to a job description can be found at:

www.oytscotland.org.uk/news/skipper-application.html

Please submit your C.V. to Trevor Farrar via email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by post;

OYT Scotland, Victoria House, 5 East Blackhall St, Greenock PA15 1HD.

The RoRo Sailing Project runs two purpose built wheelchair accessible cruising yachts based In Port Solent.

They work in partnership with the Gwenilli Trust to provide sailing opportunities for disabled people.

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A practical and experienced sailor who can take on the complete running of two charter yachts, including general maintenance, promoting the activity, finding clients, running the diary, finding and managing volunteers.

Email a CV to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or fill out the form on the website www.disabledsailing.org

Mike Wood 0750 668 6364

Ocean Youth Trust South will be looking to appoint a new Staff Skipper at some point during the 2012 sailing season (start date may be flexible). Full details and link to a job description here: http://www.oytsouth.org/jobs.asp.

OYT South uses Adventure Under Sail for the personal development of young people aged 12-25. A majority – though not all – of our young crew members come from disadvantaged backgrounds. The role of the staff skipper is as much about youthwork as it is about seamanship and sailing or instructing.

Gordonstoun School Sail Training Department has a vacancy for a Second Mate on board "Ocean Spirit of Moray" for the 2012 sailing season. Candidates should be available to begin work early in April 2012.

The Second Mate post is a seasonal appointment on board our 24m sail training vessel "Ocean Spirit of Moray" and requires candidates to have already accrued experience on board Sail Training vessels in a position of responsibility. We require applicants to hold RYA Day Skipper/Watch Leader certificate as a minimum qualification, Power Boat qualifications and maintenance experience would be an advantage.

For further details about this post, job description and remuneration package (which includes accommodation during non-sailing periods) please contact the Gordonstoun School Sail Training Coordinator at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Applications should include an up to date sailing CV.

Closing date 28 February 2012

Information about Gordonstoun School and their unique curriculum can be found at www.gordonstoun.org.uk

Trinity Sailing Foundation have vacancies for one permanent skipper and one relief skipper.

Trinity Sailing Foundation own three Traditional gaff fishing trawlers; Leader is a 105' ketch, Provident is a 95' ketch and Golden Vanity is a 53' Cutter, all based in Brixham, South Devon. Trinity undertake sail training voyages for young people, RYA courses and Charter holidays. Their area of operation is the South West Coast, Brittany and West Coast of Scotland.

Please see the attached job specification and, should you be interested in applying for either of these positions, please contact:

Nick Legg, Operations Manager

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Telephone: 01803 883355

Website: www.trinitysailing.co.uk or www.trinitysailingtrust.org for further information

Appeal for help

We are currently preparing a 1932 gaff schooner for Christian retreats and other uses in the Canaries. We urgently appeal for volunteers to help with mechanical and electrical work, plumbing, painting, sanding, carpentry and cleaning. We may also need crew to move the boat. Please could you consider helping? Accommodation and food aboard provided. Please contact Chris Wren, details below.

Schooner 'Soteria'

Marina La Gomera

San Sebastian de la Gomera

The Canaries

38800

Spain

+34 634 326117

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http://sailtraining.chriswren.co.uk

Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation (based in Western Australia) are looking for a Chief Officer.  We are in a position to offer this position to the right applicant and can organise the working visa that will be required for non Australian citizens or residents.

LOAF’s mission is to "Challenge and inspire education and development of our youth and wider community".

We are looking for a safety conscious, self motivated person with experience as an officer in sail training, preferably on square rigged vessels.