Sailing on the TS Playfair with BRIGS is an experience like no other. From the moment you step onboard, you are a member of the crew. An active and thrilling experience from day one, from hauling on the lines, to steering the ship, you are vital. Onboard, you will learn that teamwork is an essential part of life, as every effort onboard the TS Playfair is a team effort.
A normal day onboard is more than just sailing! Activities during your voyage will include swimming, singing, campfires, and exploring ports and anchorages throughout Ontario
By the end of the voyage, you will know the fundamentals of how to sail a Tall Ship and be certified as a BRIGS "lead hand'.
Step up to the challenge and join our crew!
June 29 - July 5 Port Elgin - Owen Sound $1170 + HST
Hop onboard in the beautiful beach town of Port Elgin. Learn the ropes and find your sea legs as Playfair sails north towards the our summer cruising grounds of Georgian Bay. Sail around the top of the Bruce Peninsula, through the famous Flowerpot Islands, and explore the bays and inlets of Manitoulin Island before ending in the sweet town of Owen Sound. Experience the challenge of learning to sail a tall ship, and then kick back to enjoy swimming and campfires in the beautiful remote areas you have sailed to.
July 7 - July 15 Owen Sound - Tobermory $1560 +HST
Set sail from Owen Sound to explore some of the North Channel’s hidden gems while learning how to sail and work with your new shipmates. In addition to stunning destinations such as Lake Topaz and Bridal Veil Falls, this area has some of the best sailing grounds in Ontario. Next, we’ll sail across Georgian Bay, trading windswept pines and campfires for the national underwater park of Tobermory. By the end of this voyage, participants will have the skills to take on greater independence and responsibility in sailing the ships.
July 17 - July 27 Tobermory - Parry Sound $1950 + HST
Set off from Tobermory and see where the wind takes us on this voyage across Georgian Bay. Whether the rocky inlets of the 30 000 islands or open water sailing up the coast of the Bruce Peninsula, you will learn the ropes and how the wind and weather to influences our course. As one of our longest voyages of the summer, this one is most suitable for trainees with experience in being away from home and experience camping or adventuring in the outdoors!
July 29 - August 5 Parry Sound - Midland $1365 + HST
Departing cottage country in Parry Sound, we head into the lake passing the Flowerpot Islands and into the waters of Georgian Bay. Learn the ropes and admire the stars as we sail through the night along the rocky coastline of Georgian Bay. Explore the remote 30 000 islands on our way south to the popular (for good reason!) sailing ground of Severn Sound. Experience the challenge of learning to sail a tall ship, and then kick back to enjoy swimming at sheltered anchorages.
August 7 - August 9 Midland - Collingwood $390 + HST
The perfect opportunity to experience life on a tall ship in a compact 2 night format. Learn the ropes, meet new friends, and swim off the ship as we meander through the islands of Severn Sound. If you love it, book on board one of our longer courses.
August 12 - September 22 Collingwood - Kincardine $1950 + HST
Join us for an epic adventure on our last crossing of Georgian Bay. Visit the islands and hidden gems of the North Channel before crossing back into Lake Huron to experience open water sailing. Our destinations are always weather dependent but we can expect to visit places like Lake Topaz or Bridal Veil Falls, or even circumnavigate Manitoulin Island if the conditions are right. The voyage ends with a warm welcome at the Marine Heritage festival in beautiful Kincardine. By the end of this voyage, participants will have the skills to take on a significant degree of independence and responsibility in sailing the ships.
August 25 - September 2 Kincardine - Colborne $1560 + HST
In the final weeks of the summer, we’ll enjoy some last days of sailing on the open waters of Lake Huron. Leaving from Kincardine, we’ll set sail to head south towards the mouth of the St. Clair river. After a few days out on the open lake with a few stops at ports along the eastern coast, we’ll take on the St. Clair river. Learn to navigate the seaway as we pass below impressive illuminated bridges and salute the cargo ships that pass us by. Finally as we exit the Detroit River - our sights set on Pelee Island and then the quaint town of Port Stanley.
