Brigs' purpose is to deliver challenging adventure leadership programs on board our tall ships for youth aged 13 - 18, regardless of financial background.

Brigs is a registered charity dedicated to reducing financial barriers to adventure and personal development experiences for young people. All youth voyage fees are subsidized by 50% by fundraising, and financial assistance is available to any youth to cover part or all of the remaining fee on a needs-based basis.

Click here to find out what life on a tall ship is like! 

Brigs also offers opportunities in the spring and fall for groups, and adults 18+, to get out on the water and experience life on a tall ship.

Living and sailing on a tall ship is mentally and physically demanding. Please read the eligibility criteria and don't hesitate to contact Brigs with questions.

Summer voyages are the core of the Brigs program - we are fully booked for the 2024 youth season, however, interested trainees can join a waitlist. 

Every summer the TS Playfair and her crew travel through the Great Lakes.

Youth 13-18 can join our crew for one of our 1-2 week long voyages to get the full experience of living and sailing on a tall ship.

View our Summer Schedule. 

Click here to see what life on a tall ship is like, and here for our Trainee Handbook.

Brigs offers voyages for adults 18+ who want to learn to sail a tall ship. 

Click for more information on our Adult Sails.