Playfair

DOCKING AT HARBOURFRONT CENTRE* 

The TS Playfair is operated by Brigs Youth Sail Training, a Hamilton, ON based youth charity. Her mission is to provide experiential learning adventures for 13-18 year olds, regardless of financial circumstances. 

TS Playfair is a purpose-built youth sail training vessel, designed by Francis McLaughlin and built in Kingston in 1973. She was named for the Playfair family of Midland, ON, who sponsored much of the initial costs to build TS Playfair and her sister ship, STV Pathfinder. The sister ships were originally based in Toronto before moving to Hamilton, ON in 2020.

TS Playfair is a familiar face across the Canadian Great Lakes. Christened by Queen Elizabeth II, she has operated continuously since her launch. With the exception of the captain and first mate, all Playfair’s regular crew are youth volunteers under the age of 19. Playfair offers youth voyages, sea cadet training, adult (18+) voyages, and is also available for private bookings. No experience is necessary and financial assistance is available for local youth.

Vessel Type: Sail-training vessel
Flag: Canada
Home Port: Toronto, ON
Rig: Brigantine
Draft: 8’
Beam: 15’
Sail area: 2,600 square feet
Sparred length: 72’
Power: Volvo D5A TA
Hull: Welded steel

*PLEASE NOTE: Due to the height of the dock wall at Sugar Beach, Playfair will be docked at Harbourfront Centre from Friday June 27 – Saturday June 28 at 6pm. All are invited to visit Playfair and learn more about youth sail training.