Luke Powell, A true craftsman, creating beautiful sailing boats. Which are a feast for the eyes. A talking point and will bring a smile to many people. When they either see them sailing by or up close. Thank you for sharing and a insight into your world.
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.
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 🍻
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 "
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 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
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
"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 ?
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Luke Powell,
A true craftsman, creating beautiful sailing boats.
Which are a feast for the eyes. A talking point and will bring a smile to many people. When they either see them sailing by or up close. Thank you for sharing and a insight into your world.
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...
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.
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 🍻
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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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 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
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
Absolutely beautiful sailing vessels. A privilege to watch 👍🏻
Enjoyed watching this on board our little ship Andrea Jensen in Sardinia. Thanks Rachel and Colin
Luke is one of the very few left. Long may he reign!!!!!!
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!
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.
the boats you guys build are the most beautiful wooden boats i have ever seen.
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.
Good on you mate, more people like you around would be good in this day and age
No,…because I can drink… classic!
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?
The consistent dead level horizon in nautical art and photography is a sign and result of knowing that water. Very well done video.
This is so good! I'm really surprised it hasn't had more views. Thank you for sharing!
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...
A wonderful short fillm for anymore interested in wooden boats and their builders.
Thank you. Not only for the video, for keeping this ships alive. Thank you.
I enjoyed this. Thank you for posting.
Thank you for doing what you do. You make the world a better place.
Chris's great grandfather wad crew member on the Richard Green Pilot Boat ( Number 10 ) !!!
He was absolutely thrilled seeing this !!!
Wonderful! Be sure to watch all the way through to the last line!!
“Daffodil” would be a good name for a pilot cutter, based on the information at 7:35.
Lovely, soulful comments.
..." just stay to windward all the time."
Please create more video's!
Interviews, building techniques, sailing, setting sails or sailing operations etc. ..
Thank you,
Joel
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.
Bravo Luke, great job, proud of you!! Jo x
schooners were always my favorite, but now its def a cutter
"...build a nice boat. If ya don't sell it you can always keep it..."
Good on ya luke. I think there'll be a bloke or two still building and repairing. Lets hope anyway!
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.
"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 ?
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
Hesper is my favorite
Hesper is my favourite too.
Well Said ............. JRW
Lovely
Luke you need to train a generation now, who will train another generation, who will train another generation!!!!!!!
sorry - was !!!! not wearing the other pair of eyes !!! lol