Pacific Grace and Pacific Swift

The Pacific Swift and the Pacific Grace are owned and operated by SALTS, a registered charity in Victoria, BC, Canada. Stoutly built by SALTS using traditional methods, our ships are maintained to a standard exceeding the requirements of Transport Canada and are equipped with the latest navigational and safety features.

Pacific Grace

Built at the S.A.L.T.S. Heritage Shipyard in Victoria, the Pacific Grace slipped her lines May 31, 2001 to embark on her maiden voyage. The Pacific Grace completed several successful seasons of coastal programs before embarking in September 2003 on her maiden offshore voyage to the "South Pacific". The Grace also sailed offshore from June 2007-June 2008 (see Offshore Voyages for details). Currently, she provides 5-10 day sail training programs for young people (and day sails for all ages) along the coast of British Columbia. Visit our Photo Gallery for more images.

Sparred Length: 138' 7"
Length Overall: 115'
Beam: 22'
Draught: 11' 6"
Displacement: 175 tons

Rig: Gaff Schooner
38 berths
5-6 professional crew members, 31 trainees (+3 volunteer crew members in the summer)

Pacific Swift

Built by S.A.L.T.S. as a working exhibit at Expo 86 in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Pacific Swift has sailed over 100,000 deep-sea miles on training voyages for young trainees. Her offshore travels have taken her to Australia and Europe, to remote communities on Easter and Pitcairn Islands, and to many other far-flung ports of call. Currently, she provides 5-10 day sail training programs for young people (and day sails for all ages) along the coast of British Columbia.

For more photos and stories, visit our Photo Gallery or download the book Pacific Swift: Building and Sailing a Traditional Tall Ship.