Want to get involved in maintaining and operating a traditional wooden sailing vessel? There are a number of different ways you can volunteer to safeguard, care for and sail this unique heritage asset.
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Captain Michael Gray, who retired from the post of chair person of The Swan Trust after 10 years.
Michael has been very dedicated to The Swan Trust, and has successfully steered the group through good times and bad over the years.
He was presented with a half model of the swan, hand-carved by Terry Atkinson, at a celebratory dinner in November 2009. Mr Allister Rendall now takes up the post of chair.
Want to get involved in maintaining and operating a traditional wooden sailing vessel? There are a number of different ways you can volunteer to safeguard, care for and sail this unique heritage asset.
Learn more
Ahoy there – Join the Swan for Summer 2027! Shetland’s own Tall Ship, Swan, has an exciting opportunity for a qualified Skipper to join us for the 2027 summer season. This will offer a fantastic experience sailing round Shetland, North East Scotland, and international journeys to the Faroe Islands. The role would suit a someone keen on adventure who understands the importance and value of sail training to our younger sailors, and the quality of experience for our public sailing trips. The position may be available as a job share opportunity for the right candidate.
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Beenie-Ann Wood from Muckle Roe has been awarded the 2026 Vevoe Trophy at the season finale event hosted by the Swan Trust.
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