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Vigilance of Brixham - the last sailing trawler of its type built by Uphams in Brixham in 1926 She is ideal for corporate or private charter. Welcome aboard!

Vigilance is a 78 foot heritage sailing ketch based in Brixham, Devon, England. Alternatively, why not enjoy the experience of sailing a classic yacht on one of our local morning, afternoon or evening trips around this lovely part of Devon.

29/06/2026

🚨 Calling All Traditional Boat Skippers! 🚨

We're looking for commercially endorsed skippers with experience of traditional boats to join our volunteer community on Vigilance of Brixham.

If you have traditional boat knowledge, want to volunteer on a historic vessel, and are interested in getting involved, we'd love to hear from you.

Please get in touch at [email protected] for more information or feel free to share this post with anyone who might be interested.

28/06/2026

Lovely training sail today. Being 100 she is allowed to be a little stubborn when it comes to tacking! This was one of a number of training trips as we limber up for our centenary season. If you would like to come sailing please book here: https://www.vigilanceofbrixham.co.uk/events/

16/06/2026

⚓️Exciting news! ⚓

We are absolutely delighted to announce that Vigilance of Brixham has successfully passed her final safety inspection and is now certified to carry passengers.

As we look forward to seeing her sail once again in her centenary year, we're happy to announce that public sailing trips will resume from July!

⛵ Book your place now via our website

https://www.vigilanceofbrixham.co.uk/events/

📸© Trevor Taylor

13/06/2026

We've been a little quiet on here recently, but that doesn't mean we've been standing still!

Over the past few months, the team on board Vigilance of Brixham has been working hard behind the scenes, getting the boat prepared, coded, and ready to return to sailing. There's been plenty going on that isn't always visible from the shore, but we're now getting very close.

If you've spotted us out in the bay recently, you've probably seen us undertaking training sails as we put the final pieces in place. It’s lovely to see her red sails again!

📷 Peter Milligan

03/05/2026

Ahoy, landlubbers! It’s Brixham Pirate festival day 2!

Don your finest pirate outfit, bring your loudest “Arrr!”, and come find us outside the Prince William pub 🏴‍☠️

02/05/2026

Ahoy there! Aaarrrggh you visiting Brixham Pirate Festival this weekend? If you are, come down and see us!

You’ll find us outside the Prince William pub 🏴‍☠️

15/04/2026

🌟🏆 We did it! 🏆🌟

Last night, Vigilance of Brixham was named Gstaad Yacht Club Centenarian of the Year at the Classic Boat Awards, the category for vessels with over 100 years afloat!

We’re absolutely delighted to receive this award. A huge thank you to the shipwrights at Stirling and Son, our incredible volunteers, and everyone who has voted for and supported us on this journey. On accepting the award Rob Murray, the chair of the Vigilance trustees, also acknowledged the vital support received from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and The National Lottery Heritage Fund whose grants have made her current restoration possible.

We can’t wait to celebrate her centenary later this summer, when she’ll be sailing the waters of Tor Bay once again!

13/04/2026

It’s the final countdown to the Classic Boat Awards 2026!

We’re very excited to be representing Vigilance of Brixham at the awards ceremony tomorrow evening and looking forward to catching up with our fellow Classic Boat award nominees.

Wish us luck! 🤞

📷 Francis Alan

12/04/2026

Have you tried the free Brixham Maritime Heritage Trail?

A new free Maritime Heritage Trail has been launched in Brixham to celebrate the centenary of Vigilance of Brixham.

The self guided trail takes visitors on a journey around Brixham Harbour, uncovering centuries of local history— from notorious smugglers and Dutch invaders to the D-Day landings and the town’s vital role in the deep-sea fishing industry.

The route begins at Brixham Heritage Museum and finishes at Vigilance of Brixham, moored on the Heritage Pontoon opposite the The Prince William, Brixham pub.

The free trail guide, designed by Sam Cork of Brixham, is available from Brixham town hall, Brixham library, Brixham Heritage Museum, and participating cafés, pubs and shops along the route.

If you’ve done the trail we’d love to hear about it… drop us a message on here and let us know what you thought! Did you learn anything new?

📸 Trevor Taylor

Address

Heritage Pontoon, Prince William Quay
Brixham
TQ59BP

Telephone

07764845353

Website

http://www.vigilanceofbrixham.co.uk/

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