Shipwrights’ Lecture for marine apprentices, young shipwrights, boatbuilders and graduates announced for 15th October 2014
The 2014 Shipwrights’ Lecture for marine apprentices, young shipwrights and marine graduates will take place on Wednesday 15th October 2014 at the Turner Sims Hall, University of Southampton at 14.30.
This annual lecture, now in its fourth year, attracts over 270 delegates to listen to inspirational industry leaders from the marine sector talk about their specialist aspect of the industry including its breadth and career opportunities.
The event, which is organised by the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights, in conjunction with the University of Southampton, last year attracted apprentices from a host of well-known British boatbuilders including Princess, Sunseeker, Pendennis, Fairline, Discovery Yachts, SYS, Berthon, Lyme Regis Boat Building Academy and Rustler Yachts. UK universities, colleges and industry bodies including the British Marine Federation will again be supporting the 2014 lecture.
Speakers for the 2014 event will include, award-winning Gerry Hughes, the first profoundly deaf person to sail single-handed around the world. Gerry received the RYA Sailability Personal Endeavour Award for his 32,000 mile circumnavigation via the Five Great Capes in Quest III, his Beneteau 42s7. The Endeavour Award, which was created in Gerry's honour, acknowledges inspirational sailors who have overcome adversity.
This year's event will also see Matt Sheahan, Yachting World's Technical Editor, host a panel discussion entitled, 'Marine Electronics - 'Past, Present and the Future' - Electronics, Electrics and related power management requirements on board yachts, both sail and power'.
The aim of the Shipwrights Lecture is to inform, inspire and show apprentices and students how careers in the immensely wide-ranging marine industry can develop from learning skills in engineering, laminating, wiring, joinery and outfitting to design, naval architecture and management.
Attendance is free for apprentices nominated by their employers and young people under the age of 25 who are studying in the marine sector. Each apprentice receives a certificate of attendance.
Michael Derrick, Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights has been instrumental in organising the Shipwrights Lectures together with fellow Liverymen James Grazebrook, and Sarah Fraser.
For more information please visit http://www.shipwrights.co.uk
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