Please find copies of the Trust’s media releases here:
Taipa Area School wins Sailing Challenge
Taipa Area School has been crowned winner of the 2018 'Te Tai Tokerau Tall Ship Challenge'. Kristy Buchanan and Prairie Herk teamed up to take out the title and say the voyage has left them with memories that will live with them forever. It is a case of fourth time...
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Sailor of the Year award
It's not every year that a ship wins the sailor of the year, but then the R. Tucker Thompson is no ordinary ship! In March the Trust and Trustees were awarded the Northland Regional Council's Sailor of the Year award by Council Chair Bill Shepherd. Accepting it on...
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Pirate ship finds Gold
The R. Tucker Thompson has been assessed by Qualmark under the new, more stringent criteria and has been awarded Qualmark Gold for their organisation. Since being wholly owned by Tourism New Zealand, the Qualmark criteria have undergone a major overhaul. Previously...
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Bay of Islands Ipipiri Eco-sail
Two iconic Northland organisations offer one unique experience! At the end of April 2016, Northland's tall ship the R. Tucker Thompson partnered with Project Island Song to offer a two day, one night eco-sailing experience in the beautiful Bay of Islands. We will...
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Dame Anne Salmond appointed Patron
Former New Zealander of the year and eminent scholar Dame Anne Salmond has been appointed as Patron of the R. Tucker Thompson Sail Training Trust. Dame Anne, whose research and teaching draw inspiration and insights from engagement between the differing ‘worlds’ of...
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