19/02/2026
The Pilgrim Heritage Sailing Foundation, custodians of the oldest surviving sailing Trawler built in the town of Brixham, 'Pilgrim of Brixham' (1895), urgently seeks new volunteers to help us look after and operate this wonderful 'old lady of the seas'.
In particular, we need the following:
From an administration and management perspective, we're seeking a new (honorary, i.e. unpaid!) Company Secretary for our Charity, along with someone to manage and maintain our membership records (these could be the same person!).
At the other end of our needs spectrum, our regular skipper of many years is otherwise engaged this year, so if we're to manage any sailing activity at all in 2026, we urgently need the services of a Yachtmaster (at least Coastal) certified skipper, with additionally a commercial endorsement and preferably with experience of heritage sailing vessels. Whilst Pilgrim isn't commercially sailing this year, we looking for someone suitably qualified, who may be interested to help us with moving between Dartmouth and Brixham, local moves within Brixham harbour and potentially sailing at events like Brixham Heritage Regatta and possibly others throughout the season.
If either of these very different roles sound like something which would be of interest, or of you'd like more details, then please let us know via email at '[email protected]' or by dropping us a message with your contact details at 01803 858148.
Many thanks!
