Part Time Bosun – Discovery Sailing Project
This is a unique, exciting, engaging and fulfilling role helping to ensure our vessels are ready for sea, enabling young people to partake in lifechanging experiences through the power of Sail Training.
The Discovery Sailing Project is a Sail Training Charity which is part of the Scout Association. We enable young people from all walks of life to experience and benefit from Offshore Sailing. We operate three yachts from our base: DSP HQ, Universal Marina, on the River Hamble.
We have three vessels:
- Thermopylae Clipper, 60’ (15 berths)
- Discovery DSP, 43’ (12 berths)
- Alexander Fairey, 34’ (8 berths)
This is a part time role, circa 20 hours/week. We seek an individual with a hands-on operational focus, NOT a manager to direct and lead others. We need a “do-er”.
This is a unique, exciting, engaging and fulfilling role where the main requirement is to ensure our vessels are ready for sea, enabling young people to partake in lifechanging experiences through the power of Sail Training.
Requirements/Qualifications
Experienced in maintaining yachts and their systems, including but not limited to:
- Engines
- 12 / 24v systems
- Pumps and plumbing
- Woodwork
- GRP
- Rigging & Sails
Able to work to deadlines and budgets – as a charity with limited funds our yachts must be fit for purpose, but not necessarily pristine.
Candidates must have, or be willing to take out, Private Indemnity Insurance.
How to Apply
In the first instance, please email your CV, covering letter and contact details to David Wallder, Volunteer Skipper & Chief Instructor at david.wallder@dsp.uk.com.
Discovery Sailing Project
Discovery Sailing Project aims to offer to everybody, regardless of age, ability, background or status, the experience, challenge and adventure that Sail Training provides.