Shipshape boatyard with wind in our sails

Supporting the Pioneer Sailing Trust


Location
Date and time
10:00 - 12:00
Saturday, 31st of July 2021
Who this task will support
Pioneer Sailing Trust
About Us Once it became apparent the complex restoration of Pioneer was possible, the decision was made to set up Pioneer Sailing Trust in 1999. The trust, whose founder trustees were Mary Falk, Charles Harker and Rupert Marks, is a registered charity. From day one practical help and funding has arrived in generous measure from many individuals, organisations and local businesses. Pioneer’s new purpose is to offer young people the challenge of sailing, which often proves to be a life changing experience. Pioneer has accommodation for three qualified crew and twelve trainees. As a powerful and strong sea going vessel, she is ideally suited for day sailing or passage work in the Thames estuary, across the North Sea or the English Channel. Being a crew member highlights and emphasises many vital qualities essential in life and the trust believes these practical and new experiences helps develop young people. The trust also opened Harker’s Yard in 2009 to further its work with training and education in the marine industry and provided opportunities for work experience and apprenticeships in marine engineering and boat building and repair. Pioneer Sailing Trust works closely with life development trusts, training agencies, councils, social services and other organisations devoted to improving the life prospects of young people, many of whom deal with difficult circumstances. Young people often find time at the trust opens new windows of opportunity.

Please note that this community mission has been cancelled.

Captains orders are for a tidy boat yard with some paint stripping along the way. Bring your face masks and a hardy pair of gloves if you have them. Aye aye Captain. We always learn a lot about sailing, boat building and the amazing community opportunities that Pioneer provide. Plus lovely restored vessels in the Pioneer and Priscilla!


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Discussion

Tav
Tav
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Friday July 30th, 2021 10:51

Felicity rang and the task is cancelled due to the weather...watch this space as we may set up a fundraiser run for them!!! Watch out for storm Evert.

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Location
Date and time
10:00 - 12:00
Saturday, 31st of July 2021
Who this task will support
Pioneer Sailing Trust
About Us Once it became apparent the complex restoration of Pioneer was possible, the decision was made to set up Pioneer Sailing Trust in 1999. The trust, whose founder trustees were Mary Falk, Charles Harker and Rupert Marks, is a registered charity. From day one practical help and funding has arrived in generous measure from many individuals, organisations and local businesses. Pioneer’s new purpose is to offer young people the challenge of sailing, which often proves to be a life changing experience. Pioneer has accommodation for three qualified crew and twelve trainees. As a powerful and strong sea going vessel, she is ideally suited for day sailing or passage work in the Thames estuary, across the North Sea or the English Channel. Being a crew member highlights and emphasises many vital qualities essential in life and the trust believes these practical and new experiences helps develop young people. The trust also opened Harker’s Yard in 2009 to further its work with training and education in the marine industry and provided opportunities for work experience and apprenticeships in marine engineering and boat building and repair. Pioneer Sailing Trust works closely with life development trusts, training agencies, councils, social services and other organisations devoted to improving the life prospects of young people, many of whom deal with difficult circumstances. Young people often find time at the trust opens new windows of opportunity.
Walkable

As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.

Ideal for beginners

Harkers Yard
Shipyard Estate
Brightlingsea
CO7 0AR


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