Friday 24 August 2018

89. Official Opening of TS Scott’s New Mooring – 7 July


My final formal engagement as Master was to attend the official opening of the Maidstone Sea Cadets’ (Training Ship Scott) new moorings. The Water Conservation Trust has had an affiliation with TS Scott for many years and pay for a berth each year for a cadet on a sail training ship. The 
Trust has also contributed a substantial sum to the cost of the new mooring. On a beautiful warm afternoon, accompanied by Trevor Harrington and Roger North together with our consorts we assembled at the cadets HQ where we were briefed and then moved to the Amphitheatre were the moorings are situated. The official cutting of the ribbon was carried out by the Mayor of Maidstone, Cllr Greer. Following an inspection of the mooring we were treated to afternoon tea and an opportunity to speak to the Officer Commanding and other guests.  A splendid occasion to round off my year as Master.

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