Luke is such a gentleman when I called in un announced knowing nothing he treated me with the utmost curtesy and allowed me to wander over his boat in build, something I will never forget, thank you Luke "
Nice! Hi Luke, I once visited you way back when you where building your second boat in Exeter. I was doing a pilot cutter esque build out in the Philippines, not as traditional as yours, which is now my home. Glad to see your doing well. I can really relate to your comments on craftsmanship, and the joy of doing what you love for a living. Cheers 🍻
If only upkeep was not so expensive on wooden boats if they are already old. being able to afford a new one from this master builder would see me through till the end of my life, Unlike a plastic boat with re rigging water ingres and such. Love these true craftsmen.
I think you're wrong Luke, there will always be people like you and myself and others that can figue out how old crafts were done. As for the born again shipwrights hacking away at your lovely boats, well, we all started somewhere the main thing is that people start in the first place. If they have the right documentation they hopefully won't go far wrong.
a good film. a lot of interesting and important information and nice to see so many cutters sailing. don´t feel bitter luke, there are still a few people working on and with traditional wodden ships... thanks joanna and luke
Beautiful Boats! I would love to learn how to build boats in this manner. Friends of mine think I'm crazy for wanting to own a wooden boat, but I love the traditional lines and the warm feel of the wooden boat.
I watched your film and was transported back in time to the wonderful age of sail, even in these depressing times there are still some magic days under sail. thanks for sharing your film.
A great film. Thanks. I popped in to the yard in Gweek on New Year's Eve 2013, just to see where these beautiful boats were bought to life. I'll be back at some stage to get my Working Sail book signed!
"The pilots would supply them with whatever they needed"....What you really mean is that the pilots would guide them in safely and then the shipchandlers would supply them with whatever they needed, correct ?
We need to keep these Martime skills alive, building and sailing traditional wooden craft, by teaching and involving the next generation of young people. Cheers
Extraordinary. Congratulations. Here in Brazil, I hope that the tradition of these wonderful wooden boats will last for a long time to come. Would it be possible to inform the estimated value for the construction of a boat like this? Once built, would it be possible to sail to Brazil with this vessel?
And so was I :) I am so glad I was able to capture in photograph that moment when 'Agnes punches through the seas' as Adam explained, on her last of the 2013 season - crossing Gerrans Bay on her way from Fowey to Falmouth.
A magical video for anyone who loves all the traditions of wooden vessels and shipbuilding.
What a wonderful humble man, so passionate about the continuance of those very special vessels...Pilot Cutters...
Luke is such a gentleman when I called in un announced knowing nothing he treated me with the utmost curtesy and allowed me to wander over his boat in build, something I will never forget, thank you Luke
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No,…because I can drink… classic!
Nice! Hi Luke, I once visited you way back when you where building your second boat in Exeter.
I was doing a pilot cutter esque build out in the Philippines, not as traditional as yours, which is now my home.
Glad to see your doing well.
I can really relate to your comments on craftsmanship, and the joy of doing what you love for a living.
Cheers 🍻
If only upkeep was not so expensive on wooden boats if they are already old. being able to afford a new one from this master builder would see me through till the end of my life, Unlike a plastic boat with re rigging water ingres and such.
Love these true craftsmen.
Absolutely beautiful sailing vessels. A privilege to watch 👍🏻
I think you're wrong Luke, there will always be people like you and myself and others that can figue out how old crafts were done. As for the born again shipwrights hacking away at your lovely boats, well, we all started somewhere the main thing is that people start in the first place. If they have the right documentation they hopefully won't go far wrong.
a good film. a lot of interesting and important information and nice to see so many cutters sailing. don´t feel bitter luke, there are still a few people working on and with traditional wodden ships... thanks joanna and luke
That opening quote by Raleigh is spoken like a true Westerner. Greed, money, power, control. Those are vices, not virtues. Sounds like a nice fellow.
“Daffodil” would be a good name for a pilot cutter, based on the information at 7:35.
Beautiful Boats! I would love to learn how to build boats in this manner.
Friends of mine think I'm crazy for wanting to own a wooden boat, but I love the traditional lines and the warm feel of the wooden boat.
I watched your film and was transported back in time to the wonderful age of sail, even in these depressing times there are still some magic days under sail. thanks for sharing your film.
Wonderful! Be sure to watch all the way through to the last line!!
Luke I've just watched this film again, and still yearn for the days of sailing boats.
A great film. Thanks. I popped in to the yard in Gweek on New Year's Eve 2013, just to see where these beautiful boats were bought to life. I'll be back at some stage to get my Working Sail book signed!
Good on you mate, more people like you around would be good in this day and age
Luke you need to train a generation now, who will train another generation, who will train another generation!!!!!!!
I enjoyed this. Thank you for posting.
The consistent dead level horizon in nautical art and photography is a sign and result of knowing that water. Very well done video.
"The pilots would supply them with whatever they needed"....What you really mean is that the pilots would guide them in safely and then the shipchandlers would supply them with whatever they needed, correct ?
Lovely, soulful comments.
..." just stay to windward all the time."
schooners were always my favorite, but now its def a cutter
the boats you guys build are the most beautiful wooden boats i have ever seen.
We need to keep these Martime skills alive, building and sailing traditional wooden craft, by teaching and involving the next generation of young people.
Cheers
Extraordinary. Congratulations. Here in Brazil, I hope that the tradition of these wonderful wooden boats will last for a long time to come. Would it be possible to inform the estimated value for the construction of a boat like this? Once built, would it be possible to sail to Brazil with this vessel?
Enjoyed watching this on board our little ship Andrea Jensen in Sardinia. Thanks Rachel and Colin
Good on ya luke. I think there'll be a bloke or two still building and repairing. Lets hope anyway!
Please create more video's!
Interviews, building techniques, sailing, setting sails or sailing operations etc. ..
Thank you,
Joel
This is so good! I'm really surprised it hasn't had more views. Thank you for sharing!
Chris's great grandfather wad crew member on the Richard Green Pilot Boat ( Number 10 ) !!!
He was absolutely thrilled seeing this !!!
And so was I :) I am so glad I was able to capture in photograph that moment when 'Agnes punches through the seas' as Adam explained, on her last of the 2013 season - crossing Gerrans Bay on her way from Fowey to Falmouth.
Thank you. Not only for the video, for keeping this ships alive. Thank you.
A wonderful short fillm for anymore interested in wooden boats and their builders.
maybe amelie rose, idk love them all. I would like to visit you guys one day and see your boat yard, that would be really cool i think
Thank you for doing what you do. You make the world a better place.
Luke is one of the very few left. Long may he reign!!!!!!
"...build a nice boat. If ya don't sell it you can always keep it..."
sorry - was !!!! not wearing the other pair of eyes !!! lol
the pilot cutter is an old design you're keeping alive. In 100 years, i'm sure between now and then, someone will renew the passion. Salut!
Enter The Leo...
Bravo Luke, great job, proud of you!! Jo x
Hesper is my favorite
Hesper is my favourite too.
Lovely
Well Said ............. JRW
thank you.