Charity (no. SC045315)
Britannia Making Waves
"Rebuild and conserve the sailing ship Britannia, tackling ocean pollution and preserving traditions."
Who We Help, Why We Help & the Difference It Makes
Britannia Sailing Trust cares for the last remaining Class 1 East Coast Smack.
Having discovered her in a state of severe disrepair, the Britannia Sailing Trust was formed and has succeeded in saving her from destruction. With a rigorously applied maintenance programme, we will ensure she never falls into that state again. Our mission is to:
- Restore Britannia to full MCA Certification as a seagoing vessel
- Use the restoration process to promote learning and skills development in a dying craft of traditional wooden boatbuilding for a new generation
- Run an inclusive and diverse volunteer programme for young and old alike
- Use her to public benefit through inspiration and engagement in maritime history, heritage, arts and crafts.
- Offer sail training focusing on traditional seamanship and navigation.
- Campaign for cleaner seas.
Our Services Are
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Get in touchWhat We Do
Britannia Sailing Trust has a strong focus on community, heritage and well-being. We want to inspire people, connect them with maritime heritage, teach traditional skills and help people to make positive changes in their own lives.
At the moment we are doing this through our volunteering and outreach scheme. You can come and meet Britannia - be it for a tour, a 'taster' day or by becoming a volunteer. We can also come to you, bringing our knowledge, stories and an interesting collection of tools and objects to facilitate different kinds of presentations, workshops, activity days or school visits. Get in touch with us to talk about what Britannia can do for you!
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Get in touchVolunteer
Britannia's voyages will eventually be available to everyone, particularly people facing disadvantage or hardship of any kind.
In the meantime, while she
is still undergoing restoration, we are actively seeking more
volunteers. Whether you are an old hand or haven't the slightest clue, you will be welcomed with open arms. We are happy to teach you everything you need to know, ranging from traditional boat-building techniques to use of modern
power tools, and we can put any existing skills and expertise you may bring along to good use.
You will undertake whatever activities you feel
comfortable with - whether this means a little bit of gentle sanding and
varnishing interspersed with cups of tea and a natter, or more physical
work such as caulking the deck, and hull, and so on. If you are not inclined to be a "hands -on" volunteer, there are plenty of tasks behind the scenes, such as fundraising, admin, networking with other projects, managing our social media communication, tour guides, or leading activities and workshops with a maritime theme Whatever floats your boat! Our volunteers are really of every age and
background, from young people to the very elderly, so come along, meet the team and
give it a go. Even if you just want to pop your head in and take a look around the ship, you will be most welcome. Two of our young volunteers have gone on to be paid trainee boatbuilders with us and are receiving valuable boatbuilding training which is now an endangered craft.
We are also looking to connect with other charities, schools, businesses and organisations in the south west, to make strategic partnerships and mutually beneficial relations. Please feel free to contact us if you have any ideas about how we could work together!
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Get in touchAdditional Info
We are particularly looking for help behind the scenes. We need people who are skilled in event management, marketing and promotion, communication and social media. If you enjoy doing this and can offer us a few hours a week, please get in touch. We are also documenting Britannia's history, so again, if you have these skills, please help us out. Video, editing film and photography is also important. And of course, fundraising. Can you make fundraising novel and fun? Then you are the person for us!!
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