Media Advisory/Photo Op - STV PATHFINDER RETURNS TO SAIL TRAINING ONTARIO'S LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TO ATTEND RE-COMMISSIONING CEREMONY

HAMILTON, ON, May 26, 2022 /CNW/ - 

What:	Re-commissioning ceremony of STV Pathfinder to honour her return to sail training.
When:	Thursday, June 9, 10:30 AM. (by invitation only)
Where:	Heddle Shipyards, 208 Hillyard Street, Hamilton
Who:	Her Honour the Hon. Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario  Blair McKeil, Breakwater Financial, Hamilton Citizen of the Year 2022  Councillor Nrinder Nann, Ward 3, Hamilton  Elder Garry Sault, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation Captain and Officers of HMCS Oriole, the Royal Canadian Navy's sail training ship Commanding Officer and Officers CCGS Cape Lambton HMCS Star honour guard Hamilton and marine community leaders Captains, officers, staff, and Board members of Brig Youth Sail Training

Details: 

Months of work by a crew from Heddle Shipyards, Brigs staff and volunteers is near completion on the 72-foot, 31 tonne tall ship. The return of STV Pathfinder to sail training is thanks to the generosity and support of Blair McKeil of Breakwater Financial. In 2021, Mr. McKeil purchased STV Pathfinder and sponsored her refit at Heddle Shipyards so that she can once again return to providing young people a life-changing opportunity of summer adventures and personal development. 

Later that evening, the lights of Niagara Falls will pay tribute to STV Pathfinder and the 60th anniversary of Brigs Youth Sail Training. 

News release, photos, guest list, program, background available here on Friday June 3. 

SOURCE Brigs Youth Sail Training

For interview with Mr. McKeil, contact: Natasha Mackow, Breakwater Financial 416.278.3566, [email protected]; For interviews with Brigs and HOPA spokespeople, access to ships and other media inquiries: Rosemarie Enslin, Brigs Youth Sail Training, 416 684 4410, [email protected]