Saturday 7th December 2019
Report written by Tav (he/him)
It was a coastal morning of running and cleaning for Ella, Marcela and Tav(that is me). Marcela got a big cheer as she announced she was from Chile to the parkrun crowd and after completing Clacton Seafront Parkrun, we had time for a quick coffee before we got to work.
Last time out we managed to get some work done around the stormy weather and today we found Shari, Tariq and The Pioneer in grey but amicable weather conditions. The Pioneer was in her winter coat and our task was to clean the bunks and kitchen. Armed with sponges, clothes, a variety of detergents plus a vacuum cleaner, the five of us set to the task with a little musical accompaniment from the soundtrack to The Boat that Rocked. We scrubbed and wiped our way below decks as well as we could with gusto!
It was a pleasure to help out and we look forward to helping again and also taking up the offer of a sailing trip for Goodgymers when the weather gets warmer!
About Us Once it became apparent the complex restoration of Pioneer was possible, the decision was made to set up Pioneer Sailing Trust in 1999. The trust, whose founder trustees were Mary Falk, Charles Harker and Rupert Marks, is a registered charity. From day one practical help and funding has arrived in generous measure from many individuals, organisations and local businesses. Pioneer’s new purpose is to offer young people the challenge of sailing, which often proves to be a life changing experience. Pioneer has accommodation for three qualified crew and twelve trainees. As a powerful and strong sea going vessel, she is ideally suited for day sailing or passage work in the Thames estuary, across the North Sea or the English Channel. Being a crew member highlights and emphasises many vital qualities essential in life and the trust believes these practical and new experiences helps develop young people. The trust also opened Harker’s Yard in 2009 to further its work with training and education in the marine industry and provided opportunities for work experience and apprenticeships in marine engineering and boat building and repair. Pioneer Sailing Trust works closely with life development trusts, training agencies, councils, social services and other organisations devoted to improving the life prospects of young people, many of whom deal with difficult circumstances. Young people often find time at the trust opens new windows of opportunity.
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