"Bantuzi"...Grand Banks Schooner; the model, which had her maiden voyage in June 2011, is by Harold Hartigan.

Ken Dyer's model of a Bristol Cutter.

America's Cup defender built in 1871 (more). The model is contemporary to the original being 130 years old and built as a pond yacht by David's great-grandfather. Now converted to RC she is capable of handling rough weather. Model: David Edwards.

Thames Sailing Barge, registered Faversham, Kent. Model: Tony Searle (visitor from Poole MBC).

A model from past times restored by David Searle.

Gaff rigged cutter; model: Cliff Newell.

The largest of the surviving Bristol Pilot Cutters "Mascotte" was built in 1904 and now cruises off NW Scotland; model: Cliff Newell. Movie: ; Go to Mascotte web site.

Gaff rigged cutter; model: Cliff Newell.

Hilda, Bristol Pilot Cutter (built 1899); model: Cliff Newell.

Brixham trawler; model: Allan Read. Movie:

Ibex, Bristol Trawler. Model: built by Allan Read, Ibex is now owned and maintained by Cliff Newell.

Jolie Brise, famous pilot cutter/fishing boat/racing yacht [Jolie Brise web site]; model: John Geall.
Videos: [ Strong Winds ] [ Calm Weather ]

Kathleen, Thames Sailing Barge, registered Rochester; model: Paul Nixon.

Louis Heloise, sailing fishing vessel, registered Le Havre; Model: Colin Ching.

Lady Esme, a Brixham trawler registered Poole; model: Paul Nixon

French Fishing Vessel; Model: Ken Dyer.
(*) one of the models destroyed in a fire in July 2008.

British challenger for the America's Cup in 1871 (more). The model is contemporary to the original being 130 years old and built as a pond yacht by David's great-grandfather. Model: David Edwards.

Ian Holliday's "Marine II" fishing yawl which is still being fitted out and painted.

A model of a Pilot Cutter following restoration by Nigel James on behalf of the owner seen here during a shakedown cruise in rather strong winds.

Gaff Rigged Cutter; Model Peter Oram.

Lucy, Thames sailing barge registered London; Model: David McNair Taylor. (David's comments).

Traditional sailing barge; model: Arthur Shannon. NB this model is for sale, see the Members Adverts page.

Pilot Cutter "Jolie Brise", original built Le Havre, 1913. Model: Mel Crocker.

A venerable schooner model refurbished and back on the water; model: Vaughan Jackson

The Bluenose was a famous Grand Banks Fishing Vessel; The photos actually show two models constructed by Reg Radley who prefers to refer to them as "Grand Banks Schooners".
Movies: Schooner from HMS Penzance

The largest of the surviving Bristol Pilot Cutters "Mascotte" was built in 1904 and now cruises off NW Scotland; Allan Read's model was built from plans on a fibreglass hull.
Movie:
Go to the: Mascotte web site (opens in new window).

Grand Banks schooner, the present photos show her maiden voyage when she proved over-canvassed for the strenthening wind! Model: Ray Hellicar.