Cornish Wooden Boat Company

14/06/2026

Hidden Castle below the beach in Cornwall…..

Do you know about the stories behind 'Cornwall's longest beach?'🌊

Hear more in our latest Hidden Cornwall feature with Cornish Bird Blogger Elizabeth Dale👉https://bbc.in/4v1PH0T

📸 Elizabeth Dale

13/06/2026

If your not on the water today (what is wrong with you 🤣) but don’t forget to do the birds in green spaces with the BTO British Trust for Ornithology
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Birds in Greenspaces Day is here! Let us know the birds you see today! 🐦 Comment below 😀

There’s three simple steps to take part!
1️⃣ Download the app and sign-up
2️⃣ Choose your greenspace
3️⃣ Record the birds you observe

Download the app!
iOS ➡️ https://bit.ly/BiGSAppiOS
Android ➡️ https://bit.ly/BiGSAppAndroid

We want as many people as possible to explore their greenspaces for one day to record the birds they encounter. How many species can you spot in a day? Can you visit more than one greenspace? Will you spot any new species for your greenspace? 🌳

13/06/2026

Just love seeing all these classic boats in Cornwall!
Enjoy this weekend of wooden sailing boat heaven ⛵️

13/06/2026

This weekend…. Falmouth Classics Seashanty festival 😊

🎶⚓ Ahoy, shipmates! Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival along with Falmouth Classics is back this weekend! ⚓🎶

From Friday to Sunday, Falmouth will be bursting with the sound of sea shanties, maritime music and plenty of Cornish spirit as over 80 groups perform across the town in one of the largest FREE nautical music festivals in Europe. 🌊🎤

As proud sponsors of this fantastic event, we’re looking forward to welcoming thousands of visitors to our beautiful harbour town for a weekend of singing, sailing and seaside fun.

Falmouth Haven Marina are hosting the classics vessels on the marina.

Whether you’re a seasoned shanty singer, a lover of maritime heritage, or simply looking for a great day out, there’s something for everyone.

⚓ Over 350 hours of entertainment
⚓ More than 80 shanty groups
⚓ Stunning harbour views
⚓ Classic boats, great food and unforgettable atmosphere

So warm up those vocal cords, dust off your sailor’s hat and join us for a weekend of nautical fun!

🎶 “What shall we do with the weekend sailor?” 🎶
Bring them to Falmouth, of course!

05/06/2026

The volunteers of National Coastwatch Charlestown Station are hosting a special Open Day at Charlestown Harbour on Saturday 6th June, from 10am - 4pm.
meet the team, hear about the lookout station and learn more about the important work NCI does helping keep people safe along our coastline.

everyone is welcome!

Eyes Along the Coast 👀⚓

The volunteers of National Coastwatch Charlestown Station are joining us for a special Open Day at Charlestown Harbour this Saturday 6th June, from 10am - 4pm.

Come and meet the team, hear about the lookout station and learn more about the important work NCI does helping keep people safe along our coastline. There’ll also be live sea shanties from local groups Stunsils and the Dreckly Boys throughout the day.

Whether you’re a regular sea swimmer, sailor, paddleboarder, walker or simply curious about the harbour and coastline, everyone is welcome.

📍 Charlestown Harbour - in front of the Pier House
🗓 Saturday 6th June
⏰ 10am - 4pm
🎶 Live music from Stunsils & the Dreckly Boys
💛 Donations welcome

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26/05/2026

National Trust looking for volunteers at Mullion Harbour, Cornwall.
What a view to have when you’re volunteering!
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🔆 Volunteer at beautiful Mullion Cove this summer with the National Trust.

💚 Help welcome visitors, share the history and wildlife of the Lizard Peninsula, and support the care of this stunning coastal landscape.

💚 No experience needed — just a friendly attitude and a love for the outdoors.

💚 Join a great team, learn new skills, and help protect this special place for future generations.

🔆 Apply ASAP - closing end of June.

For full details visit:
https://myvolunteering.nationaltrust.org.uk/opportunity-view?id=9bbe2eec-0e51-49ed-910f-13744256138c&distance=8.4

📷 Jess Driver

23/05/2026

Not long to go until the Falmouth Classics Regatta.

18/05/2026

Nautical fun facts…. Do you have any fun facts to share?

⚓ Fun Nautical Facts 🌊

⚓ Did you know… the phrase “taken aback” comes from sailing ships? It described the moment the wind pushed the sails backwards, stopping the ship in its tracks! ⛵💨

⚓ Did you know… “three sheets to the wind” was originally a nautical term? The “sheets” were ropes controlling the sails if they came loose, the ship would wobble all over the sea! 🌊

⚓ Did you know… sailors used to say “show your true colours” because ships would sometimes fly fake flags before raising their real one just before battle? 🚩

⚓ Did you know… the word “starboard” comes from old ships being steered with an oar on the right-hand side? That’s why boats still pass port-to-port today! ⚓

⚓ Did you know… “pipe down” began as a naval command? A boatswain would play a whistle, or pipe, to signal sailors it was time for lights out and quiet below deck. 🌙

⚓ Did you know… the phrase “by and large” comes from sailing? It described a ship that could sail both into the wind (“by”) and with the wind (“large”). ⛵

⚓ Did you know… “slush fund” has nautical origins? Sailors used to sell leftover cooking fat known as slush to make extra money for treats ashore! 🍳⚓

18/05/2026

Watch out for Rissos Dolphins in the Cornish waters! 🐬