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Summer Voyages on TS Playfair and STV Pathfinder are the core of our program and provide an experience unlike any other. You will be an active member of the crew and live, eat and sleep onboard our Tall Ship. By the end of a voyage, you will know the fundamentals of how to sail a Tall Ship and be certified as a Brigs ‘Lead Hand’.
But it’s not all sailing! Activities during your voyage will include swimming, singing, campfires and exploring ports and anchorages throughout the Great Lakes.
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Trip DescriptionSet off from the bustling tourist town of Tobermory and see where the wind takes you on. From open water sailing across Georgian Bay, to the islands of the North Channel, you will learn how the wind and weather influences your course. On long voyages like this, you will truly learn the ropes and have the chance to take on greater independence, responsibility, and more advanced aspects of tall ship sailing. Destinations are always weather dependent but we can expect to visit places like Lake Topaz or Bridal Veil Falls, or even circumnavigate Manitoulin Island if the conditions are right. The course ends with a challenging sail through rocky passages into the stunning sailing grounds of Parry Sound. |
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Join us as a Trainee
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As a Trainee, no previous experience is required - the youth officers of TS Playfair will teach you everything you need to know. To join summer youth courses, trainees:
We also recommend all trainees and parents review the FAQs and the Pre-Voyage Training to prepare themselves with what to expect on their voyage! *This is one of our longest voyages, which can make it extra challenging! First-time trainees, or young trainees (eg. 13-14), may want to start with Race Up The Bruce(six nights), the 30,000 Island Tour (7 nights), or the Georgian Bay Express(2 nights). |
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Please note the following:
Cost is per trainee in Canadian dollars ($CAD) and does not include HST. A $400 booking deposit is required at registration.
Course itineraries are approximate and subject to change according to schedule and weather conditions.
For all voyages, participants can either be dropped at the Hamilton office on the day of departure for a shuttle to the vessel or can be dropped directly at the departure port no later than 1pm. The fee to take the shuttle is $50 each way, and can be added during the booking process.
Brigs is committed to ensuring that all youth have equitable access to our sail training programs through our Pathfinder Access Fund. If you require financial assistance, please let us know when you register.
All bookings are subject to our refund and cancellation policy.
