SALTS Sail and Life Training Society

The Sail and Life Training Society (SALTS) was founded in 1974 and is a registered charity in both Canada and the United States. The Society operates two heritage tall ships, the Pacific Grace and Pacific Swift, and provides sail training and mentorship to young people ages 13-24 (as well as Day Sails for all ages). Based in Victoria, British Columbia, SALTS has been a part of Vancouver Island’s maritime community for over 40 years. Approximately 1,700 young people have the life changing experience of learning to sail a tall ship with SALTS each year. Voyages take them to the Gulf Islands of BC each spring and fall, and in the summer the ships circumnavigate Vancouver Island and travel along the west coast of British Columbia. Young people from all socio-economic backgrounds participate, and a bursary program covers costs for those who require financial assistance. SALTS partners with numerous other youth-focused organizations to provide bursaries to young people who are at-risk, from low-income households, or from challenging life situations. For more information about our current programs, volunteer opportunities and staff positions, please visit our website: www.salts.ca