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Operating Tectona; our partner charities.

This is TECTONA's 3rd season since she returned to her role sail training out of Plymouth.

She is operated by Cremyll Sailing, a well-respected local sail training charity, under an agreement where she is provided to them free of charge (i.e. no hire or charter fees). In return they pay for all the operating costs such as salaries and maintenance. The voyages arranged by Tectona Trust have to be bought back from Cremyll Sailing.

This rather bald description doesn't convey the excellent co-operative working relationship we have. Although the finances are run according to our contract, there is a great deal of mutual support between the organisations. Our contribution to this includes sorting out problems that occasionally happen on board Tectona (eg: sudden failure of our 24V generator or mainsail repairs requiring a rapid appointment with the sailmaker) to minimise down-time, but also aspects such as research and professional development.

Since early 2011 we have a third charity partner, Island Trust. Cremyll and Island are forming a new partnership where sharing resources and ideas benefits everyone. The group now operates 3 vessels: Tectona (74 Tons) Pegasus (38 Tons) and Moosk (17 Tons).