BRIGS THROUGH THE YEARS: 1962–2027

JOIN OUR $65 FOR 65 CAMPAIGN CHALLENGE!

Since 1962, Brigs Youth Sail Training (originally Toronto Brigantine Inc.) has empowered thousands of youth through hands-on adventure, leadership, and teamwork.

As we mark 65 years since our founding, we're inviting our community of supporters, alumni, and families to celebrate our history and help launch the next generation of leaders.

Be sure to pass the helm and share our campaign with your crewmates, friends, and family — both past and present!

Stay tuned for more information
and upcoming community events!

$65 for 65 CAMPAIGN

Celebrate our 65-year legacy and help us reach our $65,000 goal to fund youth opportunities and maintain our ships.

CALLING ALL ALUMNI

Send us your photos, vintage memorabilia, or stories from your time aboard, or volunteer for our 2027 anniversary events.

Sail With Brigs!

Group and School Bookings

Looking for an outdoor education adventure for your students? Or do you have a special milestone that you would like to celebrate? We offer a variety of sailing options for groups of all kinds.

Missed out on sailing the TS Playfair as a teenager, or looking to step onboard again? No problem! On an Adult Sail, you will be an active member of the crew and live, eat and sleep on board. Experience the Great Lakes with us!

Overnight Youth Voyages

Summer Voyages are designed for youth aged 13–18 and provide a unique experience. You will be an active member of the crew and live, eat and sleep on board our Tall Ships.

Hamilton Harbour Camp

The camp is designed for youth aged 12 - 15 who are interested in learning how to sail, developing teamwork skills and hitting the water on the STV Pathfinder.

Brigs Winter Program

The Brigs Winter Program combines classroom learning, practical training, and hands-on vessel maintenance. Applications for 2026/2027 are now closed. Details for next year will be sent out in September.

Frequently Asked Questions

Curious about our program? Odds are, someone else has wondered the same thing. Find answers to your questions and more information on our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Videos

Our Documentary

Tall Ships Canada Feature

Our Youth Crew in Action

Slideshow by Brad Wood

On the Rick Mercer Report

Rick Mercer crosses Lake Ontario on board Playfair!
Toronto Brigantine is the former name of Brigs Youth Sail Training.

With Careers On The Water

Listen to our youth crew talk about the career paths they learned about through sailing on Playfair and Pathfinder.
Toronto Brigantine is the former name of Brigs Youth Sail Training.