Skipper's Corner

The yachtsman's corner contains latest news from the waterfront, links to websites that may be of interest and other information relevant to East Coast yachtsmen.

• Britannia (East Coast) Powerboat Training

• Race Days

• Gift Vouchers

• Charter Food Service

• Useful Links

• Photo Gallery

• Weather & Tides

Britannia (East Coast) Powers Up

After many years as the East Coast's top RYA yacht training centre, Britannia are now RYA approved to offer level one and two, intermediate, advanced and safety boat training. Principal Paul Blackett said "all of our professional Powerboat Instructors are recruited for their personality as well as their teaching ability to create an environment where learning a serious subject is fun." This approach to learning gives customers real inner confidence to ensure that when crewing or skippering a powerful boat they know what to do and how to do it safely! All Britannia's courses run throughout the year. For more information go to the powerboat pages.

Action packed and thrilling Race Days

Britannia introduces action packed and thrilling race days. We offer you the opportunity to enjoy one of our flexible packages where individuals, groups of two or more people can enjoy the thrills and spills of top class racing on fully equipped yachts designed for speed. You will join the boat at one of our major race venues and have the choice of Offshore or Inshore races. Go to our racing page for more information.

Britannia Gift Vouchers

As a surprise for a friend or the one you love as a "day with a difference", we can arrange a course or a special day for any important occasion. Your event could range from a:-

• days sail

• surprise booking on one of our superb RYA courses

• trip to the continent on one of our fully equipped yachts

• fast rib expedition to Arthur Ransome Country

• barbecue party on a secluded beach

• tailor made day to your own special requirements utilising our superb function and boating facilities

Food Service Service On Line

To save time and cut out frustration on your charter, you can now order food on line from Tesco. Arrange to have it delivered to Britannia on your day of departure and we will store it  for you until you arrive.  Just think a glass of chilled beer or wine when you arrive, hassle free. The cost of this convenience service is £15 per delivery and should be requested when  you book your charter with us. Please note that Britannia is not responsible for any  failure or incident arising from any Tesco delivery.

Web Resources

To keep you informed, in touch, and assist you, Britannia have assembled in one area pages designed to give one click  access to some of the best resources used by Professional Skippers  and Yacht Managers :-

Weather & Tides

UK meteorological office inshore waters forecast and shipping forecast
BBC coastal forecast Wash to Harwich and Harwich to North Foreland

BBC Marine Weather

Free Weather Charts - Click Here

Inshore Forecast

Offshore Forecast

BBC Weather Centre

Data Buoys

WindGuru

Tide Information - Click Here

Metcheck

Chandlery and Brokerage
Mailspeed marine general chandlery
Suffolk Sailing supplier of life rafts and safety equipment
Foxes  yacht sales our neighbours at Shotley Marina

Sail makers and repairers
Quantum Parker & Kay

Yacht and RIB dealers
Ribcraft powerboat manufacturers
Hanse yachts UK dealership

East Coast Marinas
Tide Mill yacht harbour (River Deben)   www.eastcoastrivers.com

Woolverstone Marina (River Orwell)
Shotley marina (Britannia Sailing base on River Stour)
Bradwell marina (River Blackwater)

Harwich Haven Authority

Photo Gallery

If you've done a course with us recently then look here for photos from your trip.  If you would like a copy @ £20 each  then please call us