Director/Boat builder/ Skipper- Pellew

Luke is looking forward to laying down his tools and skipppering Pellew on her maiden season. He is looking forward to getting to know his newest boat and exploring Cornwall, Isles of Scilly and Brittany along the way.

Skipper – Agnes

Brendan joined the team in January 2019 as the full time skipper of Agnes. Previous to that he skippered the Brixham trawler Pilgrim. He has had a long and varied career on boats, including working as a sail trainer, as a modern day pilot coxswain and commercial fisherman. 

Skipper- Unity 

Having worked with us on the build of Pellew Sam is now looking forward to skippering Unity this summer. Having sailing all his life and recently completed a solo trip down to Southern Portugal and back he is well seasoned and experienced sailor. 

Director/Operational Queen/Mate – Agnes

Having spent a life time involved in traditional wooden boats, including owning her own 1901 lugger Gladys Jo is dedicated to keeping the opearational side of Working sail moving.

Renowned for her delicious cooking on Agnes for many years she is stepping back to concentrate on running both boats next summer. She will be making guest appearances.

Office elf/Mate- Agnes

Having skippered Agnes in the 2017 season Melissa is now enjoying being the mate and cook onboard Agnes. Inbetween working in the office she is looking forward to getting out on the water this summer. 

Mate- Agnes

An experienced Shipwright and season sailor Holly joined Agnes as Mate at the end of summer 2019. She is looking forward to getting back onboard this summer to advetnure further afield to the Isles of Scilly and Ireland. 

Mate/Cook- Pellew/Agnes

Having previously worked as Mate on Eda Frandsen and Bessie Ellen James will be joining us onboard Pellew and Agnes at different times through out the summer. A talented cook and sailor we are sure to  keep him busy this summer.  

Jon trained at Lowestoft Boat Building College before moving to South Wales to work on the rebuild of the Pickle. Back he Devon, then Cornwall, he built new boats for Butler & Co. In his spare time he built his own traditional sailing yacht, Unity. You can see her here: http://westcountrycutters.co.uk

Clyde trained at Falmouth Marine College before moving to Bristol to spend 4 years building two pilot cutters for R B Boatbuilding. He moved back to Falmouth last Autumn to work on the Pellew and sail his own boat Peggy H.