Based at Harkers Yard, Essex, the Trust provide learning opportunities for young people to equip them with skills for life, both at sea and on land. Whether aboard Pioneer or ashore in Harkers Yard, we believe that every young person should have a fair start in life no matter their circumstance or background.
The Trust was initially founded in 1999, with an ambition to restore a 70ft Essex Smack Pioneer boat, which fell into decay after a life spent dredging oysters in the North Sea. Restored in 2005, the vessel forged a new life as a sail training boat, now an essential part of the Trust’s wider mission to facilitate learning opportunities within young people, through maritime experiences.
Pioneer Sailing trust is a registered charity with the Charity Comission for England and Wales, our Charity number is: 1077522
