The Skippers Blog
A Cargo of Timber to Kent
16/04/2024
Ed Gransden asked if we would like to take some wood belonging to Ardwina from Kevin Finch’s yard at Fullbridge to Lower Halstow where it will be used on her. We said yes and asked… Read More
News from the Barge
15/03/2023
New for 2023! A cargo load-line for Blue Mermaid.
Blue Mermaid has been issued with her official permit to carry cargo under sail. This is a very exciting new development for Sea-Change Sailing Trust, and will enable us to provide real purpose to… Read More
News from our office
25/01/2023
Active Thames funds Sea-Change
Active Thames, led by the Port of London Authority (PLA), has awarded £150,000 in grants to successful applicants. The increase in funding from over £90,000 last year to nearly £150,000 this year demonstrates the continuing… Read More
News from our office
12/01/2023
The History of The Five Ark Royals
Rear Admiral David Snelson CB FNI, former Commander of the aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal, will be giving a talk on ‘The History of The five Ark Royals’ upstairs at Maldon Little Ship Club, Essex… Read More
Uncategorized
20/12/2022
A website is not just for Christmas!
We’re so happy to announce the launch of our new website. We were fortunate enough to have a brand new website donated to us from This is Fever, a digital design agency who place an… Read More
News from the Barge
18/10/2022
There’s no such thing as bad weather
Our Thames sailing barge Blue Mermaid has no engine and uses just wind and tide for propulsion. Read More
News from the Barge
24/08/2022
Learning through outdoor activity
Young people who sail on a residential voyage onboard Blue Mermaid fully participate in all activities during their stay with us. They learn skills such as resilience, team working, communication, and leadership whilst working together… Read More
News from the Barge
13/06/2022
The value of Sail Training
Sea-Change Sailing Trust is a member of The Association of Sail Training Organisations. ASTO have commissioned researched into the effect of residential sail training voyages on the lives of participants. Group leaders reported the following… Read More
The Skippers Blog
05/05/2022
The Cutty Sark Curatorial Team Go Sailing
One of the many legacies of the immensely successful and ground-breaking Shipshape Heritage Training Partnership that ended last year and was supported by Heritage Lottery Fund, was the involvement of both static museum ships and… Read More
News from the Barge
05/05/2022
Blue Mermaid – A film star!
Sea-Change Sailing Trust is working with film maker Huw Wahl and production assistant Rose Ravetz in the creation of a feature length film exploring the artistry of engineless sailing. For most of history relying on… Read More