History of SALTS

Timeline:

1974 - Robertson II purchased and sailed to Victoria; innovative sail training programs started
1980 - Robertson II put up for auction but purchased and donated back
1980-1984 - Robertson II receives major rebuild from 1980-1984
1984-1985 - Spirit of Chemainus constructed; later sold
1986 - Pacific Swift constructed as working exhibit at Expo '86 in Vancouver
1988-1989 - First Offshore Voyage of the Pacific Swift
1989-1990 - Second Offshore Voyage
1991-1993 - Third Offshore Voyage
1994-1995 - Fourth Offshore Voyage
1995-2001 - Pacific Grace, a replica of the Robertson II, constructed
2003-2004 - Fifth Offshore Voyage and maiden offshore voyage for the Pacific Grace
2007-2008 - Sixth Offshore Voyage
2012 - Relocation of office, shipyard, and marina
2015-Present - Bursary funding surpasses $100,000 annually; trainees are selected by SALTS and up to 14 partner organizations
2016 - Summer voyage routes expand along the northern BC coast, allowing for new relationships with indigenous communities and exploration of indigenous history and culture
2016 - Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge sail with SALTS during their visit to Victoria
2017 - S.S. Beaver Medal for Maritime Excellence received from Her Honour the Lt. Governor of BC on behalf of the Maritime Museum of BC