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It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of Pat Wells, one of the founders of the Antique and Classic Boat Festival. Her love of “the grand old craft” began while growing up sailing around Boston. Later on, through various maritime related endeavors of Pat’s, this festival was born 39 years ago. She has been the guiding force of the festival since then. here
We are sad to announce that due to continuing coronavirus concerns, once again, our yearly festival has been cancelled. The festival committee, however, intends to continue as usual next year, 2022. [links]
To the delight of the public, some skippers sport vintage garb; others display period décor or play a few tunes. Table settings and captivating floral arrangements might be found aboard a boat. Welcome mats are in evidence and children, pets and parrots have been known to enliven the scene. Many hospitable owners invite the public aboard for a personal tour, regaling visitors with tales of their boat’s history, memorable voyages and the joys and woes of restoring their classic. A crafts fair, artists, old-time band music, children’s activities and a Blessing of the Fleet round out this popular event.
We are dedicated to reviving the rich heritage of our maritime past through building and operating traditionally rigged pilot cutters and sharing our passion with as many people as possible. here
In 2013 we began taking guest crew out sailing on Agnes, our 46ft pilot cutter, from our home port of Falmouth. Offering fun, hands-on sailing holidays for individuals, couples, and groups, we explore Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly and Brittany every summer. [links]
Wooden boat builders delivering hands-on adventure sailing holidays in Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly and Brittany.
Since 1993 Working Sail has endeavoured to ensure the art and craftsmanship of building and sailing traditional wooden boats is not lost.
In the summer of 2020 Agnes was joined on the water by Pellew, our 68ft re-creation of a Falmouth Pilot Cutter, for her maiden season and Unity, our training boat, which delivers RYA training voyages and Duke of Edinburgh expedition trips.
Our sailing holidays offer an incredible way to explore Scotland’s wild coastline and remote islands. We offer a limited selection of skippered sailing holidays and due to the world-class nature of the waters we sail and the boats we use, they are popular and often sell out. In addition to joining the crew on board, we also offer yacht charter holidays in Scotland and can tailor to your needs. here
Wilderness Scotland
Dalfaber Drive
Aviemore
Highland
Scotland
PH22 1ST [links]
The 2022 Sessan Cup will be hosted by the Royal Lymington Yacht Club, and will be run alongside the UK National Championship and the Walcon Cup. more
The dates for the Nordic Folkboat National Championships are Saturday, 4th September and Sunday, 5th September.
The latest notes of the NFIA Board meeting can be found here. here
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