We’re so proud to announce that Charlie Dixon and Callum Marshall have been honoured in the proficiency category of East Anglian Maritime Awards 2024 (EAMA)

Created following the success of the Parade of Boats during the late Queen's Jubilee celebrations in 2022, the EAMA honour and celebrate the maritime heritage of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex. With a focus on nurturing the maritime spirit among the youth, the awards recognise excellence across four categories: conservation, proficiency, resilience, and water safety.

Charlie Dixon aged 19 has an impressive list of achievements with numerous national and international championship wins and awards including: UK Windsurfer of the Year 2023, Young Sailor of the Year.  The EAMA award now recognises his dedication and willingness to inspire and mentor fellow sailors despite facing his own challenges including injury setbacks and exemplifies the true spirit of maritime camaraderie.

Cadet Callum Marshall aged just 12 and another rising star, has a string of Optimist achievements to his name from regional training squad selection to podium finishes in national championships.  His journey illustrates the essence of talent and perseverance in the maritime arena.
Sheena Berney, Vice-Commodore, said: “This is a fantastic attainment for both Charlie and Callum and a wonderful testament to their passion, determination and unwavering commitment at such an age is so impressive.  We heartily congratulate our young stars.”

The Club was also pleased to have hosted the EAMA Award ceremony which was attended by distinguished guests from the maritime community. They included representatives from sailing clubs, HM Coastguard, Sea Cadets and renowned personalities trans-ocean rower Dawn Wood and Olympic sailor Rob White.  Roy Clare, the EAMA chairman gave a warm welcome whilst Mrs Jenny Tolhurst, The Lord-Lieutenant highlighted the importance of maritime excellence in Essex and Jasmin Klimcke, an EAMA youth ambassador echoed the award’s inspirational value to Essex’s young generation.  Sarah West CEO of Harwich Haven Authority a key sponsor of the EAMAs emphasised the significance of the awards in fostering community spirit and maritime excellence.

Gay Ayton
Publicity Officer

Congratulations from Maldon Yacht Club on your 125th Anniversary.

Maldon Yacht Club are also celebrating this year, ours is the 75th Anniversary.
We would like to cordially invite BSC to enter a team into our Quiz Night, which is being held in our clubroom aboard 'Jim Main' at the end of Maldon Promenade.
Date - Saturday 11th May. Start - 7.30pm Teams of up to 6, £3 per. person. Bar open & some nibbles provided but please feel free to bring whatever snacks you like. Prizes of wine, beers & choccies. Entrance will be via the dump-end road.
We do hope you can join us for what will be a good fun evening.

NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

OF THE MALDON & DISTRICT BRANCH

OF THE RNLI

The AGM of the Maldon & District Branch of the RNLI

will be held on Wednesday 15^th May 2024 at 20.00

at Maldon Little Ship Club, The Hythe, Maldon CM9 5HN

AGENDA

1.  President’s welcome

2.  Apologies for absence

3.  Minutes of the AGM held on 26^th April 2023

4.  Chairman’s Report

5.  Election of Officers and Committee

6.  Any other business, details of which have been sent to the Secretary 14 days prior to this meeting

We hope to have our new Community Support Manager, Sally Hutton, attending.

We will also have our good friends from West Mersea who are bringing a special 200 Anniversary film and some rescue footage.

We do hope you can support us.

Dont forgert the Boat Jumble which has now been changed to Good Friday,  29th March 2024!

Starts at 10am and your chance to clesar out your unwanted sailing equipment and also grab a bargain!

The children had a great time at the Christmas party on Sunday. Party People entertainer James was wonderful at entertaining the children with games and magic tricks and the snow machine was a real hit. Afterwards, the children sat down for a bite to eat, served by the galley elves. Father Christmas then arrived and talked to the children and handed out presents. It was lovely to see everyone enjoying themselves, including the adults! Thanks to everyone who came along and for everyone who helped organise it and who helped on the day.

The 2024 Sailing Programme is now available to view on the website and you can download a copy for yourself:

To go to the Sailing Programme page CLICK HERE

At the Mid Week Lunch on Thursday 16th November there was a great turn out with 7 past commodore's present!!  quite a record I think.

It was also Ken Harrison's 90th birthday last week and Jonathan Payne's 80th this week so  Bridget made a cake for them and this seemed to go down very well.  

The dates for next year are: 

January 18th

February 22nd

Much 21st

April 18th

May 16th

June 13th (Tea on the Terrace)

RYA Training @ MLSC

Improve your Navigation and Seamanship skills and gain a valuable qualification by enrolling on one of our RYA accredited Courses

Yacht Master Theory – 8 week course

8 evenings: Tues 21 Nov, Tues 28 Nov, Tues 5 Dec, Tues 12 Dec,

Tues 9 Jan, Tues 16 Jan, Tues 23 Jan, Tues 30 Jan

 1800 to 2100 hrs

plus Sat 3 Feb, 0900 to 1700

and Sun 4 Feb 1000 to 1600

Tuition fee: £330, includes all course books and charts.

 Prepayment required

All Courses include all RYA materials

 and temporary membership of MLSC. 

Contact: hon.training.mlsc@gmail.com or visit www.mlsc.org.uk for more joining details

Early booking is advised as places are limited

Maldon Little Ship Club, The Hythe, Maldon, Essex CM9 5HN