For the 200 year anniversary of the RNLI The Landmark Arts Centre has organised this event to celebrate these unsung heroes of the river. This Sunday afternoon workshop at Hermitage 4- 6pm is the first of three, to reflect the 3 lifeboat stations on the river. Hermitage Moorings is a short way downstream of the [...]
Sailing Barge "Will" is back for an Open Weekend, the last time was more than two years ago. The vessel is available for visitors to look at close up, as well as tour round the deck (with care). She is a working barge, but takes cargoes of guests now instead of goods as originally built [...]
Barge owners - you are welcome to join us at Hermitage Moorings for two free evening workshops covering two aspects of barge gear: Wed 10th July 7pm - 9pm Rigging (for sailing barges) Wed 17th July 7pm - 9pm Boat Maintenance (all barges/big boats) These are run by Tommy who used to run The Will, [...]
Proper prior planning for boat manoeuvres at Hermitage 1. Proper attire Sensible shoes; tight clothes; life jacket; optional gloves* 2. Anchor Make ready, oiled and tested and crew know how to operate. 3. Ropes Use thinner ropes, 1 1/4 inch best. (Do NOT use heavy permanent mooring ropes). Ensure that the only knot is in [...]
Lockdown Exhibition 2021: KEEPSAKE (Keep Safe) After a grim winter at the mooring with no Wassail, no Imbolc and no New Year’s parties we held an exhibition in the Pierhouse – it started out as a ‘fun, Covid-friendly idea’ for everyone to bring an interesting object out of their vessel to display and share. What [...]
Tea & Cake in the Pierhouse this Saturday and Sunday
Space for your boat at Hermitage? (None!) There are no vacant berths at Hermitage, the co-op membership is full. Unfortunately vacant berths rarely become available, as usually when a member leaves they sell both their vessel and their membership. See Current Availability section for berth+boat availability. Temporary Membership If a member goes on a trip [...]
2016-06-16 Today is the saddest day of this close community. We have lost a dear, dear friend in the the most tragic and outrageous circumstances. We pay tribute to our amazing, wonderful and spirited member of this community. A beacon of hope who believed in love, friendship and values and that we all so [...]
Type: Humber Barge Year: 1954 Length: 30.8m Beam: 6m Draft: 1.2m Engine: Lister Selby Ellen is one of a generation of small motor barges that gradually replaced the sailing Keels and Sloops of the Humber after the Second World War. Built by Richard Dunstan’s yard at Thorne in 1954 along similar lines to the first steam [...]
