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The Swan Trust SCIO are seeking a qualified Skipper to join the crew of Swan LK243 for an exciting summer season in 2024. Join our experienced Mate and volunteer crew for an adventurous and rewarding summer of sail training and public cruises.

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Sail Training Shetland are inviting applications from young people aged 15 – 25 to take part in The Tall Ships Races 2024 this summer, with a series of free Taster Day Sails available on Swan in April to whet the appetite in preparation.

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The Swan Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Emma Miller as its new Community Links Officer. Ms Miller brings a wealth of experience to the role, which will help the Swan continue in its mission to encourage Shetlanders onto the sea for sail training experiences.

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Colleen Grains from South Whiteness has been named as the Vevoe Trophy winner for 2024 and was presented with the trophy last week at the Scalloway Boating Club.

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Pupils from Baltasound in Unst and all three Yell schools had the opportunity to sail on board Swan in September thanks to generous financial support from Cooke Aquaculture.

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A seafood dinner on board the Swan - 7pm on Wednesday 20 September

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Following an enjoyable Cruise in Company between Fredrikstad and Lerwick, the crew of the Swan were delighted to receive the award for 'Outstanding Contribution to the Cruise in Company' from Race Director, Magda Makowska.

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The Swan has inspired a new range of Jewellery designed by Orkney based jewellers Aurora. The design of their Tall Ships collection is not only based on the Swan but also inspired by the Swan’s story of community, hope and renewal – being rescued, restored and relaunched as a sail training vessel.

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The Swan is one of six vessels to be named Flagships of the Year 2023 by National Historic Ships UK. Swan was awarded in recognition of her participation in the Tall Ships Races 2023 and the strength of her links with local groups and communities.

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Cunningsburgh and Dunrossness Schools both had the opportunity to take to the seas aboard Swan in May this year.

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The Swan is taking a 10 night trip down the east coast of Scotland, 8th to 18th June 2023. On the Herring Trail will visit Lerwick, Stronsay, Wick, Peterhead and Anstruther, undertaking an activity in each port, showcasing the importance of the herring fishery to the Scottish economy, heritage and culture.

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Sail Training Shetland and The Swan Trust recently completed a series of 7 youth sail training taster day sails around Shetland. With a new set of trainees each day, 70 trainees aged 15-25 years took part, and showed they all had the ability to take part in the Tall Ships Races 2023, which will return to Shetland in July.

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