After 90 years, Sea Scamp’s original Sitka spruce mast has reached the end of its life. A crack in the mast glue line was discovered after lift-out last year. This has now been repaired and security bands fitted over it so that she can sail this year.

To keep Sea Scamp sailing for years to come, we must replace the mast this year, for the 2027 season. The new mast will be built by Collars of Oxford to the original 15.4 m length, restoring her balance and performance. Total cost is at least £14,000. After employing existing funds and a £1,000 grant from National Historic Ships UK, we still need to raise more than £10,000.

Please join our Mast Appeal today!

100 donations. £100 each. One new mast.