RTuckerThompson

⛵️ Iconic tall ship based in the Bay of Islands, NZ
🌊 We offer daily sailings trips in summer to fund our youth development voyages in winter

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Join the Tucker whānau! Are you our next Sales & Administrator for this summer?
The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of our summer sailings as a key member of our administration team.
Info: https://t.co/800SilFTdv

#hiring #maritimeindustry #admin #northlandjobs

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Last year, we spent the day on the Good Ship with Troy Kingi and his film crew. In the episode, Wayne talks about his experience working with Youth on the Tucker, and we get to see some behind the scenes of the ship whilst we sail through the Bay.
https://t.co/psD4HfLkjs
#media

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We are delighted to work alongside the crew from I Have a Dream Charitable Trust NZ here in Northland. The kaupapa of our organisations aligns and we welcome the rangatahi in their programme to also be part of ours.
https://t.co/GMLocDIDcB
#youthdevelopment #youthvoyage #charity

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We’ve partnered with Manaaki Marine to help us find our Senior Master. They provide bespoke marine recruitment and crewing solutions to commercial operators in NZ and the Pacific. The company also provides 3D digital services.

Learn more: https://t.co/D47oaooN7u

#Recruiters

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We're hiring! Are you our next Senior Master on the R. Tucker Thompson?

We're looking for a leader interested in delivering our kaupapa 'Learning for Life Through the Sea' as the Senior Master. Learn more: https://t.co/bAU3EcBR8P

#recruiting #marineindustry #hiring #marinejobs

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We have started our annual maintenance period on the Good Ship. Over the next 6 weeks, our multi-talented crew will be back in the Opua shed getting their hands dirty.

If you’re in the area, come say hi!
#maintenance #tallship #maritime #maritimeindustry

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We’re proud to announce we have partnered with the Black Ball Yacht Club in Whangarei to provide more funding and opportunities for local youth. They have kindly donated $6000 towards our youth development programme, thank you! https://t.co/GmklPJUsI7 #funding #Partnership #youth

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Whangārei, you're invited to our open ship on the R. Tucker Thompson. Have you ever wanted to see a tall ship in real life? Now is your chance.

Details: Thur 30 June, 12.30pm - 4.30pm
Where: Town Basin, Whangārei

Learn more: https://t.co/nWqIqUJtl9

@whangareiNZ @WhangareiDC

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Thank you Far North Holdings for sponsoring this year's special Youth Leadership Voyage.

The trainees, all specifically selected from the Far North District, hosted the Special Olympics for a day sail. Thanks for joining us!

#farnorthholdings #specialolympicsnz #SpecialOlympics

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Northland Toyota has kindly sponsored a car for our team. This is a huge help and will make it much easier for us to get around and ready for our voyages. Thank you Northland Toyota for the sponsorship and Fast Signz for the signage.
#sponsorship #nonforprofit #toyota #RAV4

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Have you ever dreamed of working at sea on a boat? We have teamed up with QRC Tai Tokerau Resort College and Skipper Training NZ to deliver a Maritime Training and Tourism Operations Course.
https://t.co/Q0G6N44o8e

#studynz #workonboats #maritime #tourism #studytourism #sailing

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Whangārei, we're coming to town! We're taking the Good Ship to you on 28 June.

With a range of special events for the public - there's something for everyone. Keen to come visit or sail with us?
https://t.co/AshRyYyNTO
#whangarei #seeanddo #whangareiloveithere #northland #sail

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The R. Tucker Thompson Sailing Trust has appointed Jo Lynch as our new Chief Executive. Jo brings extensive senior leadership experience in adventure tourism, marketing and management, and has a strategic focus for the not-for-profit Trust. Welcome Jo!

#ceo #notforprofit #trust

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Our trainees are reaching new heights! On each youth voyage, we invite our trainees to complete the Tucker challenge - A task to climb the rigging and touch the end of the mast.

#tallship #youthdevelopment #youthvoyage #ship #outdooreducation #sailing

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We love being connected to our community, and this further shows the love our locals have for our ship and the work we do.

Check out how good they look on our trainees!

https://t.co/q6eK43LRfB

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Thank you Burnsco!

The wonderful people at Burnsco Opua have donated and discounted brand new lifejackets for our trainees to use on the ship. Nick, the Burnsco Manager has a great relationship with us.

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We’ve formed new partnerships to help our trainees jump into a future of possibilities.

To support our graduate trainees, we have teamed together with local industry, tertiary providers and organisations to create a pathway to education and employment. More info to come.

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Are you in the bay for Easter? Spend the long weekend soaking up the last of the summer rays on board the iconic R. Tucker Thompson.

Day and Sundowner Sails running everyday from 15-18 April. Tickets online: https://t.co/dKz3ANDUK7

#sailing #bayofislands #northland #tallship

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Last weekend, we had a special day out with our local teachers from across Northland. If you’re a teacher and interested in sending your kids on the Tucker, we’d love to hear from you. Send us an email on [email protected] and we’ll be in touch.

#sailing #bayofislands #youth

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Just another day in the office #InternationalWomensDay2022