Eve of St Mawes - Pilot Cutter

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Eve of St Mawes Pilot Cutter owned by Classic Sailing

Eve of St Mawes Pilot Cutter

Eve's Voyages 2012 shown below

 

Ekki Keel, oak frames, larch planking, Douglas Fir mast and bowsprit.

"Throughly enjoyed the holiday. It was a real escape. I pretend I'm on the boat at home. I haven't slept so well for a long time! " Liz L

Eve of St Mawes

Eve of St Mawes Dimensions:
Length on deck 38’
Length with bowsprit 51’
Beam 12’
Draught 6’ 2”
Engine 42hp
Tonnage 14
Rig Gaff Cutter
Sails: gaff mainsail, gaff topsail, staysail, working jib, flying jib, jib topsail and storm jib.

Construction
Built and Designed by Luke Powell, Working Sail.
Launched April 1997
Ekki keel, oak frames, larch planking, Douglas Fir Mast and bowsprit.

Below Decks:
6 single berths with reading lights
Headroom—some low beams
Large oak dining table & serious cooker.
Hot and cold running water
Shower and WC
Full size navigation table
Radar, GPS, DSC VHF
Safety: MCA Code of Practice Category 2, up to 60 miles from a safe haven.

Skippers
Co founder of Classic Sailing, Debbie has a commercial Yachtmaster Certificate and Deck Office ticket for large tall ships She has worked as a landscape architect, taught outdoor pursuits, sail training on large yachts and tall ships. She enjoys sketching and block print making and wild swimming.

Adam is director of Classic Sailing and a yachtmaster instructor. He has run several businesses and run off to sea to sail on tall ships. He loves taking Classic Sailing in new directions so it is a rare treat to find him skippering Eve these days.

James is our new skipper, having just joined us in Oct 2011. His background is working on wooden boats, and has spent many  years in the Caribbean both skippering and being a shipwright.

Lara will be back in 2012 for a few guest skipper voyages.

>> Read more about our skippers - profiles with photos

Voyage Fees include:

All meals, sailing tuition, waterproofs, port fees, wildlife guides were arranged, pillows and pillowcases.

Involvement level: full hands on sailing, navigation if you wish and washing up.

Eve of St Mawes was launched new in 1997

Eve of St Mawes lots of information pdf

Eve owes her heritage to the pilot Cutters of the Isles of Scilly. Rugged and versatile craft built to withstand the rigours of the Western Approaches in comfort and safety; these little ships were fast, weatherly and immensely strong.

Built in 1996 by Luke Powell, many people mistake Eve for an old boat; such is the sense of history within her solid new timbers. Constructed entirely traditionally from the best materials available, Eve was built to last. She has been admired, photographed and written about countless times. 

" Nobody would have guessed this as a brand new vessel. The feeling of history inherent in theses vessels was present in Eve" Classic Boat Magazine article on Eve of St Mawes 1997  

 

Voyage Style

A hard working and plucky ship earning her keep, Eve offers block and tackle sailing on an intimate scale. On deck you have a boat only 38’ long that beginners can throw around easily for RYA teaching, but the beauty of a bowsprit is that she can also spread her wings.

Under full canvas from overhanging boom to bowsprit cap she becomes a 51’ cutter – able to set 5 sails, keep experienced sailors very busy and create quite a spectacle around the small ports and harbours of Cornwall, Brittany and the Scillies.

Eve is large enough to accommodate 6 in comfort and carry enough resources to sail independently of marinas, yet small enough to do some serious creek crawling. She fits perfectly into the secluded anchorages and out of the way corners of her playground.

Leaving only the sparkling wake behind her makes you realise the full potential of traditional boats like Eve of St Mawes and the ethical forces behind them. 

"Eve is a beautiful boat, outside and in, and the all wood construction adds a charm distinctly lacking in most modern boats - real character " - Rob. 

 

Whole Boat Prices

6 go for the price of 5 on any available voyage in Eve's published programme.

Whole boat 6 days normal voyage £3400

Whole boat 6 days special event voyage £3900

Group Booking ideas - short breaks for special birthdays, Pilot Cutter Racing, women only voyages with female skipper, RYA courses 

 

What to Bring

N.B. BOATS HAVE LIMITED STORAGE SPACE SO PLEASE LIMIT YOURSELF TO ONE SOFT BAG OR RUCKSACK (not suitcases).
Sleeping bag (pillow & pillow case provided)
Hats for sun and cold weather.
At least two sets of warm clothes - layers e.g. tracksuit bottoms, shirts, fleece jacket, wool jumpers, thick socks, and neck scarf. It can get cold at sea even in mid summer.
Swim suit, towel, and suntan lotion.
Flat shoes with a good grip e.g. trainers or sailing deck shoes.
Sailing boots or wellies as the sea can come over deck if rough*.
(An alterative to boots in summer is to bring another pair of flat shoes with a good grip in case the first pair get wet).
All terrain type Sandals are great for dinghy trips ashore – but you do need shoes which protect your toes for sailing.
For sailing & Walking voyages / Scillies – Walking boots are useful and can be these can be worn on Eve’s deck too (over 1” thick planking with a non slip paint).
A small rucksack is useful for going ashore – especially on sailing and walking and Scillies voyages.
Camera, binoculars, sketchbook, a relaxing read.
Passport for French Voyages, (an E111 Form from Post Office - Reciprocal Free Health Care in Europe)
(Please bring a passport on Scillies, RYA courses or other 6-7 day voyages so Brittany can be an alternative option)
Any medication, spare spectacles. Seasick tablets - check with your Doctor, which brand if you suffer asthma or are on medication.
RYA Cruising Logbook for RYA Courses.
We supply offshore waterproof jacket and trousers, but you can bring your own.
Musical instruments are always welcome.

Alcohol – we do not supply alcohol on board, but you are welcome to bring modest quantities e.g. to drink with evening meals.

 2012 Season

Main Image Title Vessel Start Port End Port Dates
Voyage from Classic Sailing FULL thanks Delivery Voyage from Boatyard & rigging mast and spars - volunteers required - 4 days
EV1200
Eve of St Mawes Gweek, UK Falmouth, UK Thu, 22/03/2012 - 15:00- to
Sun, 25/03/2012 - 10:00
Voyage from Classic Sailing Pure Wind Power Challenge - aiming not to use the engine - lots of sailing handling and traditional seamanship - 3 days for £375
EV1201
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Sat, 31/03/2012 - 15:00- to
Tue, 03/04/2012 - 10:00
Voyage from Classic Sailing Easter Sailing in Cornwall on a pilot cutter - 3 days for £375
EV1202
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Tue, 03/04/2012 - 15:00- to
Fri, 06/04/2012 - 10:00
RYA Competent Crew and RYA Day Skipper Practical RYA Competent Crew & Day Skipper Practical Course on a pilot cutter - 6 days £655
EV1203
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Sat, 07/04/2012 - 15:00- to
Fri, 13/04/2012 - 10:00
Sailing and walking in Cornwall SAIL-WALK-ROW Voyage - our low carbon footprint mini adventure starring our new wooden rowing gig- 3 days for £375
EV1204
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Sat, 14/04/2012 - 15:00- to
Tue, 17/04/2012 - 10:00
Voyage from Classic Sailing Spring short sailing break - Enjoy Fresh and Wild Cornwall - 3 days for £375
EV1205
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Tue, 17/04/2012 - 15:00- to
Fri, 20/04/2012 - 10:00
RYA Competent Crew & Day Skipper Course on a pilot cutter - 6 days £655
EV1206
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Sat, 21/04/2012 - 15:00- to
Fri, 27/04/2012 - 10:00
Artists voyage in Cornwall Sail, sketch, paint and beachcomb with an artist in Cornwall - 3 days onboard £375
EV1207
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Sat, 28/04/2012 - 15:00- to
Tue, 01/05/2012 - 10:00
Voyage from Classic Sailing Taste of Salt - our classic sailing mini adventure - 3 days for £395
EV1208
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Tue, 01/05/2012 - 15:00- to
Fri, 04/05/2012 - 10:00
Voyage from Classic Sailing Taste of Salt - May bank holiday sailing break on a pilot cutter - 3 days for £395
EV1209
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Sat, 05/05/2012 - 15:00- to
Tue, 08/05/2012 - 10:00

Sailing and walking in Cornwall SAIL-WALK-ROW Voyage - our low carbon footprint mini adventure starring our new wooden rowing gig- 3 days for £375
EV1210
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Tue, 08/05/2012 - 15:00- to
Fri, 11/05/2012 - 10:00
Voyage from Classic Sailing 6 day RYA Competent Crew & Day Skipper Course during the Finn Dinghy World Cup in Falmouth (sail amongst Olympic hopefuls) - 6 days £695
EV1211
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Sat, 12/05/2012 - 15:00- to
Fri, 18/05/2012 - 10:00
Day Sail with Classic Sailing Eve of St Mawes - Day Sail - £95
EV12D1
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Sat, 19/05/2012 - 10:00- to
Sat, 19/05/2012 - 17:00
Day sail with Classic Sailing Eve of St Mawes - Day Sail - £95
EV12D2
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Sun, 20/05/2012 - 10:00- to
Sun, 20/05/2012 - 17:00
Voyage from Classic Sailing BOOK EARLY Pilot Cutter World Championships - Join the fleet in Cornwall for spectacular racing - 5 days for £595
EV1212
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Wed, 23/05/2012 - 15:00- to
Mon, 28/05/2012 - 10:00
Pilot Cutter Fastnet Race from Classic Sailing SPECIAL EVENT 1st ever Fastnet Race for Pilot Cutters - Challenging offshore race and explore SW Ireland - 7 days for £750
EV1213
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall Baltimore or Schull, Ireland Mon, 28/05/2012 - 15:00- to
Mon, 04/06/2012 - 10:00
Voyage from Classic Sailing Eve explore Southern Ireland & Westwards with a fiddler - Kerry & Cork - 6 days for £695
EV1214
Eve of St Mawes Baltimore or Schull, Ireland Cork, Ireland Tue, 05/06/2012 - 15:00- to
Mon, 11/06/2012 - 10:00
sailing in the Isles of Scilly Isles of Scilly - Island Hopping - midsummer days and abundant wildlife 6 days £720
EV1215
Eve of St Mawes Newlyn, UK St Mawes, Cornwall Fri, 15/06/2012 - 15:00- to
Thu, 21/06/2012 - 10:10
Watch wild life from eve of St Mawes Cornish Marine Wildlife Voyage - plankton blooms & good time for basking sharks 3 days for £395
EV1216
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Fri, 22/06/2012 - 15:00- to
Tue, 26/06/2012 - 10:00
Voyage from Classic Sailing SPECIAL PHOTOGRAPHY VOYAGE sail amongst biggest ever gathering of J Class Yachts since the 1930's - 3 days £395
EV1217
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Mon, 25/06/2012 - 15:00- to
Thu, 28/06/2012 - 10:00

Voyage from Classic Sailing NEW EVENT See the action up close as the mighty J Class Yachts race in Falmouth Bay - 3 days £395
EV1218
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Thu, 28/06/2012 - 15:00- to
Sun, 01/07/2012 - 10:00
Voyage from Classic Sailing Spectacular Sailing Break on our pilot cutter - see classic super yachts racing for Pendennis Cup - 3 days £395
EV1219R
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Mon, 02/07/2012 - 15:00- to
Thu, 05/07/2012 - 10:00
Voyage from Classic Sailing SPECIAL PHOTOGRAPHY VOYAGE with expert -sail amongst the Classic SuperYachts racing for Pendennis Cup - 3 days £395
EV1220R
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Thu, 05/07/2012 - 15:00- to
Sun, 08/07/2012 - 10:00
Voyage from Classic Sailing SPECIAL EVENT Brest International Festival of the Sea 2012 & Brittany Summer Expedition - 6 days for £720
EV1221
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall Brest, France Wed, 11/07/2012 - 15:00- to
Tue, 17/07/2012 - 10:00
Voyage from Classic Sailing SPECIAL OFFER Two voyage price for Brest & Douarnenez Festival 2012 and explore Brittany & Biscay coast - SAVE £220 -15 days for £1299
EVBOTH
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Wed, 11/07/2012 - 15:00- to
Thu, 26/07/2012 - 10:00
Voyage from Classic Sailing Eve of St Mawes - Parade of Sail from Brest to Douarnenez Festival 2012 and explore Brittany & Biscay coast - 8 days for £799
EV1222
Eve of St Mawes Brest, France St Mawes, Cornwall Wed, 18/07/2012 - 15:00- to
Thu, 26/07/2012 - 10:00
Voyage from Classic Sailing Isles of Scilly - Offshore sailing, wildlife & island hopping in an unspoilt archipelago -£720 for 6 days
EV1223
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Sun, 29/07/2012 - 15:00- to
Sat, 04/08/2012 - 10:00
Voyage from Classic Sailing Taste of Salt - our classic sailing mini adventure in Cornwall- 3 days for £395
EV1224
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Sun, 05/08/2012 - 15:00- to
Wed, 08/08/2012 - 10:00
Voyage from Classic Sailing Best of Summer: Sailing, Rowing & Wild Swimming Special £395 for 3 days
EV1225
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Thu, 09/08/2012 - 15:00- to
Sun, 12/08/2012 - 10:00
Isles of Scilly Sailing Isles of Scilly - Offshore sailing, wildlife & island hopping in an unspoilt archipelago -£720 for 6 days
EV1226
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Mon, 13/08/2012 - 10:00- to
Sun, 19/08/2012 - 10:00

Voyage from Classic Sailing RYA Competent Crew Practical Course for novices and dinghy sailors wanting to try bigger boats - 5 days for £595
E1227
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Mon, 20/08/2012 - 15:00- to
Sat, 25/08/2012 - 10:00
Sail to the Isles of Scilly with Classic Sailing Isles of Scilly - Offshore sailing, wildlife & island hopping in an unspoilt archipelago -£720 for 6 days
EV1228
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Mon, 27/08/2012 - 15:00- to
Sun, 02/09/2012 - 10:10
Voyage from Classic Sailing Active holiday - Learn to sail a traditionally rigged pilot cutter in Cornwall - 3 days for £395
EV1229
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Mon, 03/09/2012 - 15:00- to
Thu, 06/09/2012 - 10:00
Voyage from Classic Sailing 'Fresh & Wild' Sailing Weekend - Seafood & Organic Local Produce - 3 days for £395
EV1230
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Thu, 06/09/2012 - 15:00- to
Mon, 10/09/2012 - 10:00
Voyage from Classic Sailing 'Women Go Wild' after the school holidays - women only voyage with Debbie, Lara or Esther as skipper £395 for 3 days
EV1231
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Tue, 11/09/2012 - 15:00- to
Fri, 14/09/2012 - 10:00
Voyage from Classic Sailing RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper Practical Course - 6 days for £695
E1232R
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Sat, 15/09/2012 - 15:00- to
Fri, 21/09/2012 - 10:00
Voyage from Classic Sailing Taste of Salt - our classic sailing mini adventure in Cornwall at a quieter time of year- 3 days for £395
EV1232b
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Sat, 22/09/2012 - 15:00- to
Tue, 25/09/2012 - 10:00
Voyage from Classic Sailing Pure Wind Power Challenge - a voyage trying to not to use an engine at all - Lots of sail handling -3 days £375
EV1233
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Tue, 25/09/2012 - 15:00- to
Fri, 28/09/2012 - 10:00
RYA Competent Crew and Day Skipper Practical RYA Competent Crew & Day Skipper Practical Course - 6 days for £695
EV1234
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Sat, 29/09/2012 - 15:00- to
Fri, 05/10/2012 - 10:00
Voyage from Classic Sailing SAIL-WALK-ROW - explore the South West Coast Path from a pilot cutter - 3 days for £375
EV1235
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Sat, 06/10/2012 - 15:00- to
Tue, 09/10/2012 - 10:00

Voyage from Classic Sailing Sailing & Wildlife, wild food foraging & beach clean up- 3 days for £375
EV1236
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Tue, 09/10/2012 - 15:00- to
Fri, 12/10/2012 - 10:00
Voyage from Classic Sailing RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or Yachtmaster Coastal Preparation Course & Exam (optional) on a classic boat 6 days tuition and two days exam for £695 plus exam fee
E1237
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Sat, 13/10/2012 - 15:00- to
Sun, 21/10/2012 - 10:00
Voyage from Classic Sailing Autumn Short sailing break in Cornwall - get outdoors - 3 days for £375
EV1239
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Tue, 23/10/2012 - 15:00- to
Fri, 26/10/2012 - 10:00
RYA course from Classic Sailing RYA Competent Crew & Day Skipper Practical Course - 6 days £655
EV1240
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Sat, 27/10/2012 - 15:00- to
Fri, 02/11/2012 - 10:00
Voyage from Classic Sailing Lay Up Voyage - last chance to sail & last row in the dark to a waterside pub this season- 3 days for £32595
EV1241
Eve of St Mawes St Mawes, Cornwall St Mawes, Cornwall Sat, 27/10/2012 - 15:00- to
Fri, 02/11/2012 - 10:00

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