On The Water Plymouth

Concern growing for missing Plymouth sailor - Practical Boat Owner The police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of missing Plymouth sailor, Paul Easby, who left the Devon harbour over a week ago

Don’t miss your opportunity to step aboard Waverley as she returns to the South West for the first time this century later this Summer!

Witness the historic meeting of Britain’s only two operational paddle steamers as Waverley meets PS Kingswear Castle on the River Dart for the first time. This sailing on Saturday 31st August is not to be missed!

South West highlights include:
• Sailing from Falmouth & Penzance to Land’s End – Thursday 29th August
• Visiting Fowey for FIRST time – Friday 30th August
• Evening cruise from Plymouth up the river Tamar as part of the Cattewater 150th Celebrations - Friday 30th August
• Evening Cruise to Start Point & View Dartmouth Royal Regatta Fireworks – Saturday 31st August

Book online at https://waverleyexcursions.co.uk/book/?lnk=B9AW7V or call our booking office on 0141 243 2224 (Mon-Fri 0930-1630, Sat 0930-1300).

Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company

Free guided Tamar talks Guided introductory talks about the two amazing bridges, Brunel's Royal Albert Bridge, and the Tamar Bridge.

Saltash to The Royal William Yard ferry...

🚢 Exciting news! We're thrilled to announce the launch of our new daily passenger ferry between Royal William Yard and Saltash in partnership with Saltash Town Council!

Starting tomorrow (Friday 24th) the service will depart every 1.5 hours. We think it's the perfect way to explore the picturesque Saltash Waterside and historic Royal William Yard, all whilst taking in the stunning views of the Tamar River.

Book your tickets now at https://www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk/ferries/rwy-saltash-ferry/ or pay onboard! 🌊

This beautiful ship is visiting Plymouth this month...

Ahoy, me hearties! This amazing tall ship El Galeon Andalucia which is also a floating museum, is docking at The Barbican Landing Stage from 15th -19th May 2024. Tickets are available now and can be booked online directly via the ship’s booking website at Vela Cuadra Producciones or bought on the day at the entrance to the Barbican Landing Stage. The ticket price will also include a visit on the Pascual Flores a schooner which will be moored at the Cattewater Pontoon, a ferry fee will apply to reach the pontoon payable on the day.
www.mayflowermuseum.co.uk

!! FINAL CALL !!

We've got just 2 spaces left on a Royal Yachting Association Dinghy Instructor course across split weekends in April. Weekend 1 is 19,20,21 April and Weekend 2 is 27,28 April - you must be able to attend all 5 days. Course price is £395pp.

**Please note you will need to have already completed your Pre-entry assessment for the Dinghy Instructor course, our Pre-entry in April is fully booked**

For further details, eligibility, and online booking head over to:

https://www.mount-batten-centre.com/adults/watersports-instructor-and-personal-performance-courses/

If you have any further queries, please get in touch via [email protected] or 01752 404567

Port of Plymouth Sailing Association
Plymouth Sound National Marine Park

Research carried out by the University of Plymouth and its partners has proved critical to the western English Channel being identified as an Important Marine Mammal Area (IMMA).

Research carried out by the University and its partners has proved critical to the western English Channel being identified as an Important Marine Mammal Area (IMMA).

IMMAs are discrete portions of habitat identified as having importance to marine mammal species, and while they are not in themselves statutory designations they represent suitable areas for conservation and for future MPAs.

They are designed to identify areas worldwide that may have been previously overlooked by Marine Protected Area designations.

🔗 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/university-influences-new-measure-seeking-to-protect-marine-mammal-habitats

Seasonal RYA Instructor needed....

⭐️WANTED⭐️ - Seasonal RYA Senior Instructor

Job Title: Seasonal RYA Senior Instructor
Contract Type: Seasonal Full time – 40 Hours
Contract Duration: April 1st – October 31st 2024
Responsible to: Operations Manager + Board of Trustees
Salary: £23.000 - £25.000 pro rata. Dependant on experience.

Horizons (Plymouth) is looking for an enthusiastic RYA Senior Sailing Instructor (Seasonal) to become a key part of our senior delivery team. They will work closely with our Operations Manager to deliver opportunities for our participants to engage in all of the RYA small boat scheme as well as powerboating and motorboating.

This role offers the chance to be part of a busy, fun and varied activity programme, working in the historic naval port of Plymouth.
Although we currently only have a small team of 2 paid staff, we also have a team of 60 volunteers to help deliver our programmes. The Senior Instructor will need to be comfortable managing a team of volunteers and previous experience in working with Young People and those with additional needs would be very desirable.

For the full Job Description and more details, please email our Operations Manager: [email protected]

Secrets of The Aquarium on BBC...

We’re thrilled to announce that Secrets of the Aquarium will air on BBC Two at 8.00PM from Tuesday the 14th of November!

Filmed over an entire year, this brand-new six part TV series will take you behind the scenes and under the water at our Aquarium here in Plymouth!

The series follows the lives of the 5000 extraordinary animals living in our Aquarium as well as the 100 invaluable individuals who care for them daily. Weighing stingrays, transporting turtles and introducing octopuses is all in a day’s work for our Aquarium team!

Tune in to BBC Two on Tuesday 14 November at 8.00pm to catch the first episode of Secrets of the Aquarium.

🎥 To find out more about the show and keep up to date with all announcements, head to over to our website!
bit.ly/BBC-SOTA

Be sure to also keep an eye on our socials for regular updates!

Beautiful shots...

Looking for fun on and in the water times...

😎What's on in the build up to the Bank Holiday:

Monday 21 - Wreck Dives, all welcome. AM & PM boat dives

Tuesday 22 - Local Dives. Snorkelers, Scuba and Freedivers welcome.

Wednesday 23 - Morning Sea Safari. Wildlife spotters, Snorkelers, Scuba and Freedivers welcome. Afternoon Coastal Cruise, all welcome.

Thursday 24 - Burgh Island and Seal Safari (change over at Challaborough) Wildlife spotters, Snorkelers, Scuba and Freedivers welcome.

Friday 25 & Saturday 26 - Wrecks and Reefs.

Sunday 27 - Burgh Island and Seal Safari. Wildlife spotters, Snorkelers, Scuba and Freedivers welcome.

Bank Holiday Monday 28 - Morning Eddystone Trip.(fingers-crossed!) Wildlife spotters, Snorkelers, Scuba and Freedivers welcome. PM Local Wrecks and Reefs.

Message or call to book.

Enjoy a Bounty Project experience this summer...

Enjoy the Bounty Experience this summer (when the sun comes back out!)

Great news for visiting vessels and their crew...

Plymouth to offer visiting vessels walk ashore option, direct onto the Barbican

Cattewater Harbour Commissioners are keen to encourage visiting, and passing, vessels to consider Plymouth’s Barbican as their next stop-over destination. With the Barbican Landing Stage lease having recently been handed back to the Commissioners, and the addition last year of two visitor pontoons situated in the Cattewater, the Commissioners are doing their part to improve access into the city for vessels when visiting Plymouth.

With a variety of options including the Barbican Landing Stage, the pontoons and visitor moorings available for a wide range of vessels, it is hoped that Plymouth will be considered as a call-in destination for leisure cruisers this summer and beyond.

Subject to availability, visiting vessels, both commercial and leisure, can now berth on the Barbican Landing Stage between 1800 and 0800 the following morning. This new offering provides users with a walk ashore berth, direct into the city’s waterfront. The second option is to utilise the visitor pontoons and moorings off Mount Batten, and tender the short trip to the popular Barbican Dinghy Pontoon. Both options enable visitors to disembark into the heart of the waterfront with a wide variety of local bars, restaurants, and local, independent shops to enjoy.

Chief Executive and Harbour Master Richard Allan said:

“The access to the water in Plymouth is excellent, but I am regularly reminded that the access ashore from the water is relatively poor, particularly around the Barbican. By opening up the Barbican Landing Stage to overnight berthing, like many other South West Ports do, we hope to encourage more visitors into Plymouth by boat. Sailors regularly sail along the South Coast during the summer months, hopefully the ability to now berth in the Barbican, and walk ashore will encourage some of these sailors to alter course, and spend a night in Plymouth during their sailing holidays, rather than bypassing us. The option will also help ease the pressure anchoring has on the seagrass beds within Plymouth Sound.”

The Commissioners moorings are suitable for a range of recreational and commercial vessels for overnight or longer stays. Please contact the Harbour Office by calling 01752 665934 for further information, to book and make payments. Bookings for the Barbican Landing Stage need to be booked in advance to ensure capacity alongside commercial businesses that operate from the location.

https://plymouthport.org.uk/plymouth-to-offer-visiting-vessels-walk-ashore-option-direct-onto-the-barbican/

Well done Sailing Tectona

🥳🥳 We won £70k from the People's Projects!!!

THANK YOU to everyone who voted for us and supported us, we absolutely could not have done this without you and we all thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Our community rebuild of Tectona brings people together and changes lives, this funding will make such a huge difference. Tectona will sail again! ⛵💙

Thank you The National Lottery and The National Lottery Community Fund!

Last chance to vote...

🚨 24 HOURS TO GO 🚨

We only have 24 hours until voting closes for the ... please vote for our community rebuild of the tall ship Tectona to win £70k! Let's get Tectona sailing again ⛵

Watch our short film and vote here: https://www.thepeoplesprojects.org.uk/projects/view/community-rebuild-tall-ship-tectona

Paul Gibbins Photography

Good luck Sailing Tectona

Cruise Ships coming to Plymouth this summer...

Here's a little summary of the planned Cruise Ship visits coming to Plymouth this year. 🛳

Please note: A number of factors, including the weather can impact on Cruise Ship visits. Please keep an eye on our social media channels for the latest updates near the time of any scheduled visit.

Photo Credit: Jay Stone

Get out on the water with Plymouth Marine Safari and you might be lucky enough to spot a whale and other marine wildlife....

If you are interested in open water swimming, why not join a beginners group with ACE Swimming in Plymouth. This is a coached open water swimming session based at the RWY Royal William Yard

What's On Plymouth

Book swimming | Open Water Swimming - Beginners Group at Ace Swimming This is a coached Open Water Swimming session based at the Royal William Yard/Firestone Bay, Plymouth. Safety cover will be provided by a qualified lifegaurd. Date & Time: Session specific (book and pay separately) Location: Firestone Bay This session will be split into 2 groups: Group 1: Water...