I reckon he did rather well, even if there was a lot of work involved. It’s a fine looking boat today…
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Tag: Folkboat
‘Did you sail that thing here?’ – Leo Goolden solos the Atlantic in a Folkboat
The things people do with a Folkboat.
I remember dreaming of buying one and sailing off when I was just 16. I wouldn’t have had the slightest idea what to do with it, but the thought was so appealing…
‘Did you sail that thing here?’ – solo across the Atlantic in a Folkboat
Folkboat mast and boom for sale
Fowey boatbuilder Marcus Lewis has written to let us know about this for sale offer – which I would guess might be a godsend for someone…
‘I am re-rigging my vintage wooden Folkboat over the winter and converting her to a gaff ketch! I will have for sale a Sitka spruce mast and boom, made to order for me just over a year ago, by Collars.
‘It comes fully rigged.
‘I would be prepared to accept either cash or a shorter wooden mast, and gaff. My new rig will feature a loose-footed mainsail. I am 73 and need a less lively set-up as I tend to sail single handed!
‘Regards, Nick Messinger, SY Oakleaf, Portland’
If you’re interested, email me at gmatkin@gmail.com and I’ll pass the message along.