WATCH: Swan returns with new mast
The Swan has made a welcome return to Scalloway after a brand new mast was fitted in Ullapool.
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Historic Swan ready for journey home after repairs
Repairs to the historic Swan have been completed with the vessel and her crew now making their way home to the isles. The sail training…
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Swan Trust names David Abernthy as sail trainee of the year
A sail trainee from Eshaness has been awarded the Vevoe Trophy for outstanding dedication throughout the season. David Abernethy was presented the trophy – a…
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WATCH: Swan arrives for the tall ships party
Shetland’s very own “tall ship” has arrived in Lerwick to huge cheers. The Swan was given a rousing reception by a gathering of Vikings as…
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Swan skipper Maggie wins top award
Swan skipper Maggie Adamson has been announced Sail Trainer of the Year 2022 at the Sail Training International Awards in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. The…
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Swan heads for Western Isles
The Swan has been dispatched to the Western Isles for a month of youth sail training and public trips.
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Sailing experiences aboard the Swan offered ahead of Tall Ships
Young people are being encouraged to enjoy a taster sail aboard the Swan ahead of next summer’s Tall Ships Races. Sail Training Shetland is supporting…
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Swan Trust hopes programme will connect with young folk
The sail training ship Swan is hosting a number of youth sails, which the Swan Trust says demonstrates its “strong connection with young people”
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Swan trainee Theo presented with Vevoe Award
The Vevoe Award for Swan trainee of the year has been presented to Theo Irvine, 16, from Burra, in recognition of the qualities he showed…
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Sail trainees to leave for Scandinavian racing adventure
Nine isles youngsters will be setting sail on Wednesday on what they hope will be one of the experiences of a lifetime.
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WATCH: Trust warns Swan’s future could be as a museum exhibit if funding can’t be found
The Swan Trust has gained a £3,000 windfall thanks to the efforts of West Side school pupils – but warnings have been made the organisation
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WATCH: New mast for historic Fifie Swan
Many hands were at the Albert Dock this afternoon to put in place a new mizzen mast on the historic fishing boat Swan, which broke
READ FULL STORYSwan Trust still grappling with cuts as 2017 programme revealed
Uncertainty is hanging over the long-term future of the Swan following the reduction in grant funding from Shetland Charitable Trust.
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Young Brae man is named best trainee on the Swan
The 2016 winner of the Swan Trust’s Vevoe Trophy, presented each year to the best trainee sailing on Shetland’s restored herring drifter the Swan, is
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