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The Cornish Maritime Trust

Pete Goss, Master Mariner to CMT

June 2010

Cornish Maritime Trust with the title of Master Mariner to the Trust. Read more on the latest news page.....

September 2010... see the sailing calendar

Boats in the Bay St Ives 10 - 12th Sept

Weather permitting Bill Phillips will be taking Barnabas to St. Ives on Friday, 10 September and to participate in the Boats in the Bay event on Saturday and return to Mousehole on 12 September. This is not a live aboard trip as the boat lies on its side in St. Ives, so consists of three separate segments. The last two years have been a lot of fun, so if the weather is reasonable you might enjoy this one.

Please contact Bill at 01736 360 852 if you are interested.

Skippers required

We need new Skippers for our

fleet, especially the Barnabas.

News Headlines

Pete Goss, the renowned sailor and explorer, who last year sailed 'Spirit of Mystery' a replica of a Newlyn Lugger to South Australia, has become

a Patron and lifetime member of the

Founded in 1994, the Trust has four historic working vessels, which have been restored to sailing condition: the Barnabas, a lug rigged mackerel driver based in Mousehole when not on 'tour', Soft Wing, a gaff rigged oyster dredger based in Falmouth, Ellen, a sprit rigged Gorran Haven crabber and Sea Urchin, a small replica of the Ellen are also based in Mousehole.

Between them they demonstrate the most important rigs used in the 19th century Cornish fishing industry, each with specific advantages for the type of fishing it was designed for. Our members actively sail the boats as well as supporting the preservation of our maritime heritage through educational projects and social activities.

Sail with us

Membership, £20 per annum, is open to all to come and enjoy sailing these beautiful craft to many events that celebrate Cornwall's maritime tradition such as the Mousehole Sea, Salt & Sail Festival, Fowey Classics Regatta, Falmouth Week and many more. Look under the 'Sailing Program' for this years events and use the 'Sailing Calendar' to crew or Skipper a planned trip. Members are encouraged to sail the boats, whether for an afternoon cruise along the Fal with your family or a few days sailing to the Scillies and back in the Barnabas. All members are welcome to make suggestions and organise trips. See 'Suggest a Sail' under the 'Sailing Program'.

Alternatively, if you are planning a holiday in Cornwall and would like to 'book' one of the boats for the exclusive use of you, your family or friends for a few days, then use the 'Book a Boat' facility. There is a suggested donation to the Trust for this service.

Charity

We are a charity and membership subscriptions and donations are used to maintain the fleet, 3 of which are around 120 years old, in ship shape sailing condition. This work being undertaken by volunteers from the membership. The rest of the funds raised are used to promote our Cornish maritime heritage through educational events, especially with schools, and attendance at exhibitions and classic sailing festivals.