Who We Are

Volunteer Crews

Our crews are all volunteers. They have worked at many varied occupations during their lives. Carpenters, engineers, plumbers, pilots, technicians, and artists, all are brought together by the common bond of the sea. Each brings a generous helping of life experience to their job. Each is on board to share their cheerful helping ways with patients and shipmates.

Interested in volunteering? See our Volunteer Checklists on the Contact Us page.

All of our captains are Licensed Merchant Marine Officers with many, many years of experience and dedication to our mission.

Caretakers . . . of Wondrous Seagoing Machines

We do not regard ourselves as the owners, builders, or restorers of these vessels we so enjoy. We are the fortunate trustees for a part of living history. Caretakers of wondrous seagoing machines that sail on beyond human years training future generations in maritime traditions.

Fundraising Cruises for other Nonprofits

Schooner Mallory Todd is a privately owned vessel that has a long-term reputation for training youth and contributing to worthwhile causes. Sailing Heritage Society provides no-cost cruises on Mallory for seriously ill patients and their families - and provides low-cost fundraising cruises for nonprofits when Mallory is not chartering commercially to cover her own expenses.

Requests Exceed our Capacity

The Sailing Heritage Society provides diverse services to our community while focusing on individuals with serious medical conditions. Through a coordinated program, we conduct shipboard crew training while we are providing therapeutic trips for those in need. All patients recieve a Honorary Captains Certificate with a polaroid photo of them at the wheel.