Notice: 

To all who wish to contact us at Working Sail, We have now moved the office to Penryn, changing the land line number.The new number is 01326 376316. Postal address and all else stays the same.

 

So the sailing season is here again, with fantastic weather. Let’s hope it stays, as we need a break, after the last two summers of wind and rain.

Amelie Rose is away in her new life. The launch in April went to plan. With a good turn out of locals to support her and a blessing given by the local vicar, She took to the water with a confidence that comes from a boat that knows her purpose. Very reassuring for the owners.

These vessels teach you very quickly the way of things. It is always daunting to take command of a new boat, but these boats seem to have an understanding, and are caring for their new masters. Once you make that bond it is very much like a horse and its rider.

 

See on You tube “Amelie Rose Maiden Voyage” and “Sea trials”

After two weeks shakedown, Nick and Melisa sailed off to their home port of Poole, to get ready for charter work, before returning to Fowey for the start of the Pilot Cutters Championship. By this time they were like old hands at it. Amelie was in the grove! Just to prove it, on the Sunday, despite fierce competition, they won the race. Truly impressive for their first experience against us old hands. They also did well at the Yarmouth old gaffers race, beating the competition, and again put on a good show in the round Isle of Wight race.

 

 

Since finishing with Amelie we’ve been busy getting Agnes sailing again. It was good to get Agnes out to the pilot races, although still missing her top mast meant we were not in for the winning, but hey, it’s the taking part. We now have her fully rigged so watch out.

Our next project in the pipeline. We have quite a few thoughts on which way to go, big or small. I am erring towards the big, as I am researching and drawing up the lines of a Falmouth pilot cutter. This is a big boat, at 60 foot on deck. I have gained a mass of information about her, thanks to the kind help of Ralf Bird. She is just waiting to happen. As it is most important that a port like Falmouth, with all its maritime history, should have such a vessel. Although I do have the lines for a sweet little 40 footer that also is begging to happen. Of cause all this depends on the choices made by our next customer. Further information will be posted in the autumn, once a decision is made. But first we are off sailing while the summer is with us. Agnes is calling!