News

2016 sailing schedule now published.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Thorben Reinhardt to skipper Swan for the 2016 season.

Last Saturday (28 November) saw the annual presentation of the Vevoe Trophy to the Swan trainee of the year, Tom Chivers.

We currently have a vacancy for a full time Skipper to be based in Shetland between May - September 2016.

This week The Swan Trust waves farewell to Rory Johnson who has successfully skippered Swan during the summer 2014 and 2015 seasons.

Swan Smaa’ Boat Launch Friday 21 August 5.30pm at Hay’s Dock, Lerwick

Following a highly successful season in 2014 the Swan Trust is determined to have another active year in 2015. Rory Johnson, the young, enthusiastic skipper returns for another season and he will be joined again by Scott Sandison as mate.

Congratulations Scott! The Swan Trust has also appointed a Bosun for the season, Scott Sandison, to assist Richard (new Skipper).

In preparation for the start of another sailing season, the Swan Trust has appointed Richard Pattison as skipper.

The Swan Trust has presented its Vevoe Trophy for the first time, celebrating the achievements of its Sail Trainee of the Year 2011.

The SWAN will be participating in the 2011 Tall Ships Race event, which will take place in and between Waterford, Greenock, Lerwick, Stavanger and Halmstad.  

For the first time in a Tall Ships Race there will be an artist in residence on one of the vessels.