Boats

Small working boats have been raced in Cornwall since at least the 19th century. At 18ft length with a 4ft beam, they are smaller and lighter than their larger cousins,…

The lugger was the workhorse of Cornish fishing fleet for over 200 years. Two distinct variants emerged; their design based upon whether they were to be used for fishing in…

Speed on the water is as desirable as it is on land. In the early 20th century a new breed of propulsion, the internal combustion engine, enabled boats to go…

During the 1950s and 60s the British population was discovering new leisure activities: people had more time and a bit of money to spare, package holidays and outdoor pursuits were…

The story of Donald Campbell’s death on Coniston Water, whilst attempting the world water speed record in Bluebird, is well documented. Less well known is that, up to the time…

Reputedly the oldest one-design in the world the Water Wag can trace its history back to the late 19th century. In 1886 Thomas Middleton, a member of the Shankhill Corinthian…

This unique boat was built primarily to take part in the Boat Procession at Eton College to celebrate the birthday of King George III on 4th of June. The King’s…

To the uninitiated, a kayak looks like a frail and fragile craft, scarcely one in which to tackle difficult and challenging waters, whether white water rivers or raging seas. In…

Curlew is a Falmouth Quay Punt which started life as a working boat at the turn of the 20th century. She has since had a long and distinguished career as…