Brixham sailing charity to appear on Adrian Edmondson's TV show

A BRIXHAM-based charity is sailing to fame in the first episode of a new prime-time television show this week. Trinity Sailing Foundation is appearing on the ITV programme Ade at Sea on Thursday, March 20. Television presenter Adrian Edmondson spent a day filming on Trinity’s 1892-built vessel Leader last summer. The star of The Young Ones and Bottom sailed six miles out from the Torbay coastline with Trinity’s crew and operations manager Matt Gilchrist. Matt said: “It was a nice day for it and everyone seemed to have a good time at sea. Ade was a nice guy and took a real interest in the history of the vessels, as did his film crew.” Ade at Sea producer Simon Paintin said it was a pleasure to work with Trinity. He said: “We filmed our presenter learning the ropes at sea and experiencing the wonderful work Trinity are doing, supporting the development of young people and keeping the heritage of the old Brixham trawlers alive. “The whole Trinity team were so accommodating, organised and helpful. I don’t think you could find a more passionate, enthusiastic and friendly group of people.” Trinity aims to support the personal development of disadvantaged young people through off-shore sail training and to conserve the nationally important historic sailing vessels in its care. The organisation’s fleet of vessels, based in Brixham, also provides opportunities for traditional sailing holidays around the UK and Europe.