News
Browse through our news stories to find out what we've been up to recently.
Crabber 26 - Twin Keels
Friday, 08 March 2013
For a while now we have been discussing options to allow our Crabber 26 to dry out level on hard ground. Drying out on soft mud is simple, the boat simply sinks in. On harder surfaces it is much harder to make a boat sit level. Now we have the answer. The simple addition of two optional bilge keels to the existing bilge runners allow the boat to sit perfectly flat on even the hardest ground. Their design allows them to be retrofitted to existing boats or fitted from new. Using CNC technolo... [Read More]
Adventure 12 at the Dinghy Show
Friday, 08 March 2013
The RYA Dinghy Show at Alexandra Palace gave us the chance to show off our new dinghy, the Adventure 12. This is the second time we have exhibited at the RYA Dinghy Show and our innovative new dinghy design doesn’t cease to attract attention. The exceptional build quality we are renowned for in our bigger boats is something rarely seen in the dinghy market. The combination of a resin infused hull for greater strength and reduced weight with our innovative seating arrangement makes h... [Read More]
Adventure 19 hits the water!
Thursday, 07 March 2013
The first of our new Adventure range hit the water in February. The Adventure 19 was delivered to its owner in Lymington where we enjoyed two days sailing in a mixture of condititons. The first day saw lighter winds, ideal for the first sail of any new boat. The first thing we noticed was how nicely she slipped along in the patchy breeze, being slightly ligher than the Shrimper and having marginally more sail area, she was balanced and responsive. The second day saw some proper wind, 16-18... [Read More]
OGA - Jubilee Festival
Thursday, 07 March 2013
The Old Gaffers Association – Jubilee Festival 15 – 18 AUGUST Cowes – Isle of Wight www.oga50.org Cornish Crabbers are strengthening their relationship with the Old Gaffers Association and we would strongly urge our owners to take a look at the events associated with their 50 th Anniversary. Cornish Crabbers will be on hand during the event and taking part in the fun and games. We will also have a new Shrimper 19 on display outside the event... [Read More]
London Boat Show 2013
Thursday, 07 March 2013
The Tullet Prebon London International Boat Show has been under scrutiny for the last few years following a steady decline in visitors and exhibitors. We were in two minds ourselves as to how much investment we should entrust into the show as others brands were hesitant to exhibit. The show opened on the Saturday and we were extremely pleased with the attendance. The new boats were attracting a lot of attention and as always the charm of our gaffers made them probably some of the mos... [Read More]
Cornish Clam
Thursday, 07 March 2013
Cornish Crabbers have always offered a non sailing version of the 19’ Cornish Shrimper called the Cornish Clam 19. The Clam 19 is an exact copy of the Shrimper but excludes the centreplate and all the rigging components. Whilst this is a great little river / day boat it has never attracted a huge following of true ‘motor boaters’ or fishermen. The new Cornish Clam 19 Wheelhouse, whilst still based on the Shrimper 19 Hull, has addressed the issues of open cockpit sp... [Read More]
Bursledon Regatta 2012
Wednesday, 03 October 2012
On the August bank holiday weekend a number of Crabbers were out racing from the River Hamble. Among them were 2 boats entered by Cornish Crabbers, a Crabber 12 in the dinghy racing and a Crabber 26 in the Old Gaffers class. Great fun was had by all both on the water and in the bar after sailing. Some impressive results were achieved too. The Crabber 12, in her first race on the river, finished 5th overall and won her subdivision, taking away a trophy dating back to 1946! In the ... [Read More]
Mylor Mini Boat Show
Wednesday, 18 July 2012
This weekend (20th-22nd July) Cornish Crabbers will be at the Mylor Mini Boat show. On display will be not one, but TWO of our beautiful Crabber 12s. One of these boats will actually be on the water and will be available for test sails throughout the weekend. The other boat is worth visiting too, because we will be offering an exclusive deal to one lucky customer at this show. The boat will be available to tow away after the show and will include the following extras. ... [Read More]
Southampton Boat Show - Bargains Alert
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
This September we have changed our location at the Southampton Boat Show. We shall be exhibiting a Mystery 35 and a Crabber 26 in the Marina and we have re-located our land based stand to the Small Boats Park (very close to the main show entrance). Here we shall exhibit a Shrimper 19, a Crabber 12 and potentialy a Crabber 17.This could be your chance to benefit from a discounted price on one of the display boats. The Shrimper has already been earmarked - the rest will be sold on a first come... [Read More]
Sandbanks Boat Show
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Come and see us at the Sandbanks Boat Show! Here’s everything you need to know: When Friday 11th – Sunday 13th May Where Salterns Marina 40 Salterns Way Lilliput Poole Dorset BH14 8JR What We’ll be taking a Cornish Crabber 12 , a Shrimper 19 More Contact our Hamble office if you have any questions or go to the show website for more information. ... [Read More]
Beale Park Boat Show
Thursday, 19 April 2012
What could be better than a friendly, sunny boat show by the water? Beale Park is famously fun for anyone who loves the more traditional small sailboat. We're going to take our new Crabber 12 and enjoy the atmosphere. Many visitors like to camp at this show too, so why not make a weekend of it? Here’s everything you need to know: When Friday 8th – Sunday 10th June Where Beale Park, Lower Basildon, Reading, RG8 9NH ... [Read More]
Pic of the Month April 2012
Thursday, 19 April 2012
We've got a stunning Crabber 17 snap this month - Alan McInnes from our club uploaded this beauty. Find out more about the Crabber 17 here and don't hesitate to give us a call if you think this looks like fun! ... [Read More]
Club Discount!
Monday, 02 April 2012
Not joined our club network yet? Well now's a good time! We're offering discounts to anyone with a page - don't forget it's free to join! For the next month, we’re offering a 10% discount on parts and spares! Once you’ve set up your page, we’ll send you a discount code that you can quote down the phone or type in at the online checkout. Having launched the Club network last month, we’re very pleased with the amount of pictures, f... [Read More]
Delivery Times
Monday, 02 April 2012
As you can see, our factory is bursting at the seams - however, we have limited availability on some highly desirable build slots for our best sellers! Get in a new boat before the season is out – first come first served! Crabber 12 – with stock boats available and an efficient two week production period on our new dinghy – you could get sailing in 1-2 weeks! Shrimper 19 – We now have a build slot available immediately that could get you sa... [Read More]
Spruce up your boat!
Monday, 02 April 2012
Now the season is here, you might be thinking that your boat needs a bit of a tidy up around the edges... we can help! Call us now to get a quote and your boat could look as good as new. Just to show you what we can do, here’s one of our best examples – the 25 year old Victoria Plum. She came to us looking a little worse for wear inside and out. But by time we were finished, she looked was in perfect condition! ... [Read More]
Hamble Point Boat Show
Monday, 02 April 2012
Come and see us at the Hamble Point Boat Show! Here’s everything you need to know: When Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd April Where Hamble Point Marina, School Lane, Hamble, Southampton, SO31 4NB What We’ll be taking a Cornish Crabber 12 , a Cornish Crabber 26 and a Mystery 35 More Contact our Hamble office if you have any questions or go to the show website for more information. ... [Read More]
Pic of the Month March 2012
Monday, 02 April 2012
A lone Crabber 24 rests on a calm sea under a full moon.... just one of the fantatic pictures uploaded on our Cornish Crabbers Club network . Simon D'Arcy, a proven single handed sailor with a taste for adventure, uploaded this picture from his grand solo voyage round the UK in 2010, raising money for Prostate Cancer Awareness. Browse more owner's pictures here. ... [Read More]
Crabber 12 in Yachts and Yachting
Friday, 02 March 2012
Yachts and Yachting were the first to test sail our fabulous new dinghy in February. Despite the freezing temperatures, conditions were good and we're expecting a great review in the May issue of Yachts and Yachting (due out in April). If you would like to test the Crabber 12 for yourself, don't hesitate to get in touch! Contact us here. If you want to see more of the great pictures taken on the test sail, go to the Crabber 12 page here and download the bro... [Read More]
February 2012's Pic of the Month
Thursday, 01 March 2012
Happy as a Crabber in mud! This may be the muddiest Pic of the Month we've had, but this Crabber Mk I deserves a rest after David Hippey sailed her 'over the top' of Scotland last year! The adventure raised money and awareness for the Alzheimer's society with great success and if you want to find out about his journey, you can still read the blog here . As this picture shows an old Crabber dried out, it's worth mentioning that almost all of our curren... [Read More]
Great Boats on Brokerage
Thursday, 01 March 2012
This month, we've had some fantastic boats appear on our brokerage. The great thing about a brokerage boat is that you can get sailing straight away! If a new boat is a bit out of your budget and you think you can fulfill your needs with a second hand boat, most of our range can be found on our brokerage - not least the first ever brokerage Crabber 26 ! Her name is Kintail II and her owner has traded her in for a new Mystery 35. Incidentally, if it's ... [Read More]
New Shrimper in Turkey
Thursday, 01 March 2012
Adem Kora of Zenith Marine is our Turkish distributor who has recently received his first Cornish Shrimper ! We were enormously pleased to see the first Cornish Shrimper arriving safely in Istanbul. Unfortunatley, Adem did not arrive home so safely from his recent skiing trip - he's only just recovered from a fractured hip! Nevertheless, we've all got a good feeling about the new distributorship and look forward to seeing many more of our boats in the warmer climes o... [Read More]
How did Shrimpers get to the USA?
Thursday, 01 March 2012
Forum Marine have been the distributor for Mystery Yachts for over a year. However, we were delighted when they recently took on the Cornish Crabbers range as well! Thomas Duhen first found out about our Cornish Crabbers and their reputation for excellent quality in his homeland - France. However, the subsequent discovery of the Mystery range at London Boat Show 2011 really got the ball rolling for a US distributorship and a brilliant working relationship was born. D... [Read More]
New Prices for 2012
Wednesday, 01 February 2012
We are pleased to announce that our order book is now well into June of this year! A very successful London Boat Show means there'll be a few more of our boats about in 2012 and beyond! In particular, our new Crabber 12 has gathered a lot of interest and the initial £1000 discount for the first ten boats has now closed. However, we are opening a new deal for the RYA Dinghy show - a special price of £5495 until the close of the show on 4th March. ... [Read More]
Meet the team: Our Chief Engineer gives top tips for your engine care!
Wednesday, 01 February 2012
Peter Vyvyan is our chief engineer at Cornish Crabbers and Mystery Yachts – there’s not a lot he doesn’t know about the engines we fit. How long have you been working with Cornish Crabbers ? "For 23 years – always as an engineer." What’s your favourite from the range? "The Crabber 26" Most likely to say.... "Mine’s a pint." What’s your general advice for boat owners at this ... [Read More]
Crabber 12 at the RYA Dinghy Show
Monday, 30 January 2012
After her success at the London International boat show, we are now taking the Crabber 12 to the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show! We're opening a new show deal for the RYA Dinghy show - a special price of £5495 until the close of the show on 4th March. When? Saturday 3rd March 2012, 10am – 6pm Sunday 4th March 2012, 10am – 5pm Where? STAND C11 Alexandra Palace, N22 7AY Train: King’s Cross to Alexandra Pa... [Read More]
January's Pic of the Month 2012
Monday, 30 January 2012
Received via email with the description 'you won't get a better Pilot Cutter picture than this....' We had to agree. Thank you Mr James Goodwin for your fabulous picture of 'Crabby Madge'! ... [Read More]
Dutch Shrimper
Monday, 30 January 2012
We recieved a delightful new year greeting from Rein Bootsma with a brief introduction to his boat: "I have just completed my first season with Cornish Shrimper 521 that I bought "third hand" in March 2011. After some much needed work she was put in the water for a somewhat short season, but very pleasant and satisfying I must add! She is now in winter storage, partly in a heated shed to allow some more work, and partly in my garage. I'm hopi... [Read More]
Crabber 12’s first sail!
Thursday, 29 December 2011
A fantastic team effort gets the Crabber 12 afloat in time for Christmas. The first launch of any new boat to come out of our workshop always creates an air of nervous excitement and the latest addition to the range is no exception. Although this is the smallest Crabber in the range it seems to have touched the hearts of all our employees, eager to find out if she sails as sweetly as she looks... Sailing trials went ahead with only half an hour of daylight to play w... [Read More]
Crabber 26 #15 in build as we enter 2012.
Thursday, 29 December 2011
We just thought it was worth mentioning that our Crabber 26 is doing extremely well! After her launch in August 2010, we've not stopped building the family cruisers and the order book shows no sign of letting up! Each Crabber 26 is handcrafted in our Cornish workshop, where owners can come and check on the progress of their boats. Our latest visitor was Mrs Carter, the owner Crabber 26 #15 which has just started to take shape in the capable hands of our expert mouldin... [Read More]
December's Pic of the Month 2011
Thursday, 29 December 2011
Well, we've just about come to the end of the Christmas season. The ideal time to start thinking of what next summer might bring. Here are some lovely Crabber 24 pictures to get you in the mood for a few family cruises and day sails next season! And lastly, our favourite picture, featuring some very glam crew! ... [Read More]
Cornish Crabbers go State-side!
Thursday, 29 December 2011
We have now signed an agreement with our Mystery Yachts distributor in Annapolis, United States, to distribute the Cornish Crabber range as well. Cornish Crabbers and Forum Marine are delighted to start the distributorship with a Cornish Shrimper, anticipating many more orders to come! To contact Mr Thomas Duhen about Cornish Crabbers in the US, please see his details below. Mystery Yachts and Cornish Crabbers American Distributor Thomas Duhe... [Read More]
Midsummer Dream....adventures in a Pilot Cutter.
Thursday, 29 December 2011
Midsummer’s Dream -By Iain Dickie It seems a long time ago now but back in April my wife and I set off from dreary blighty to rejoin Essie May, our Pilot Cutter , P57, in Gruissan on the Mediterranean coast near Narbonne. Amongst the copious quantities of paperbacks and tea-bags in our baggage, was an unusual item of ‘sports equipment’ (airline definition) – a homemade cockpit table. Eating inside while the sun beats down on the deck would be ... [Read More]
Exclusive Interview with David Thomas
Monday, 05 December 2011
One of Britain's most prolific yacht designers, David Thomas, made his name with classics such as the Impala, Elizabethan, Sonata, Hunter 707 and Sigma range. David Thomas has also worked with Cornish Crabbers and Mystery Yachts to create the Mystery 30, the Cornish Crabber 26 and the Crabber 12. In this exclusive interview, David Thomas discusses his 43 year career and the imminent launch of his latest baby. What were your early experiences that have influenced ... [Read More]
London Boat Show 2012
Friday, 02 December 2011
We'll be at the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show from the 6th - 15th January 2012. We've got two stands again this year, one for Cornish Crabbers , our traditional range of sailing boats, and one for Mystery Yachts , our modern classic performance cruisers. Cornish Crabbers can be found on stand H155 Mystery Yachts can be found on M019 and M021 We have a record number of boats at the show this year! On the Cornish Crabbers stan... [Read More]
London ticket discount!
Friday, 02 December 2011
As before, Cornish Crabbers are offering a great discount on your show tickets. All you need to do is click on our special link, or quote our unique discount code. See the saving you could make here: Ticket Type On the gate price. Prices when buying with Cornish Crabbers. Preview Day Adult £25.00 ... [Read More]
November's Pic of the Month 2011
Friday, 02 December 2011
This month it's one of our own! Taken at our Hamble office by the new Sales Manager Mike Jennings, we couldn't resist sharing this tranquil winter sunset with the Crabber 26 in the foreground. ... [Read More]
Pioneering project: The first Crabber 12 is born...
Wednesday, 02 November 2011
Our new baby - the Crabber 12 - has just been born! We delayed this month's newsletter so that we could show the very first Crabber 12 hull popping out of its mould. For this project, we've been using a new Resin Infusion moulding technique - never before attempted at Cornish Crabbers. Resin Infusion is a process by which dry glass fibre is laid into the hull mould, and then a vacuum bag is used to suck resin through the laminate. Using a resin injection machine sup... [Read More]
Meet the Team: James Batters
Wednesday, 02 November 2011
James Batters is our factory manager and has been settling into the role for the last few months. So far, he’s done a marvellous job of improving our health and safety as well as productivity. He’s the one fellow you are almost guaranteed to meet if you’re picking up a boat, visiting the factory, or if you have a particularly tricky technical enquiry. Get to know the man who oversees the build of every Crabber and Mystery... Joined: James fi... [Read More]
Vid of the Month October 11
Wednesday, 02 November 2011
Well, it may be a fairly ordinary film from youtube - a family on a day-sailing adventure with all the camera angles and chatter you'd expect- but wait! It turns out this is a Crabber 17 and at the helm is a five year old! Worth some recognition. It's never too soon to start sailing Crabbers! ... [Read More]
Test sails now available on the South Coast!
Tuesday, 01 November 2011
Here we have the Crabber 26 and the Mystery 35 safely arrived at our mooring pool in Universal Marina on the river Hamble. If you're interested in a new boat, Mike Jennings, our Sales Manager, is more than happy to give test sails. Our new sales base is easy to get to - we are positioned only minutes from the M27 with Southampton airport less than 10 miles away and frequent rail links into central London. We're more than happy to pick you up at the station or airpor... [Read More]
End of Season – Don’t leave it until the last minute!
Tuesday, 01 November 2011
Just a quick reminder to all those who have boat maintenance to do on these colder nights not to leave all your Crabber bits and bibs until the last minute. Don't forget there are also services and maintenance that we can do for you here at our factory. We’re always happy to help and we can provide just about all the parts and spares you need, j ust look on our online shop. If you don’t see what you’re looking for – just call the office on 01208 862... [Read More]
Late October Sailing....
Tuesday, 01 November 2011
Competition winner Peter Thistlethwaite couldn’t wait to get cracking with his day charter of the Crabber 26 . So much so, that he managed to get one just before Cornishblue sailing took their boat out of the water and will be spending his night at the Scarlet Hotel another time! Here’s his account of the day: I magine a perfect autumn day. Warm sun, deep blue sky, leaves on the trees but in a range of colours, and the Cornwall sea glistening in the bright light. This w... [Read More]
Be a part of the Diamond Jubilee!
Friday, 21 October 2011
A day you will never forget.... On June 3 2012, HRH Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her diamond Jubilee with a 1000 strong flotilla gathered on the river Thames. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity - the last time it happened was 350 years ago and it won't happen again in a hurry! Sadly, sail boats are excluded from the procession by a 5.5m height restriction due to bridges. However, there are limited places available in the 'Avenue of Sail' where 50 sail ... [Read More]
New Mystery Yachts logo
Tuesday, 04 October 2011
We're sure you will have noticed that we've redeveloped the Mystery Yachts logo. We were looking for something that really suited the Mystery range of quality, British modern classics. After some great work from our designers and some valued input from various focus groups, we are proud to unveil the new logo. You'll see the first logo on our websites and literature. And the unwreathed logo beneath will be seen on the sails of Mystery Yachts. ... [Read More]
Shrimper Honeymoon
Monday, 03 October 2011
Amongst the fabulous Crabber and Shrimper fans we met at the boat show, Mr and Mrs Lister really impressed us with their story – they’d spent their honeymoon on a Shrimper in Stockholm! Mr Lister’s second Shrimper, Tarrock, was taken to Stockholm for a long and romantic holiday where they received constant approaches and compliments on their fabulous little boat. Fortunately, they brought back not only great memories, but some of the best Shrimper pics we’ve seen!... [Read More]
A Shrimper dream come true!
Monday, 03 October 2011
When Mr Stephen Lovern visited our stand at Southampton Boat Show, we were sure he seemed familiar. After he told us that he’d been in love with the Cornish Shrimper for fifteen years, we realised why! Since he first saw the Shrimper whilst still in School, Stephen has been visiting our boat show stands, reading our newsletter and talking through his ideal specification frequently. Mr Lovern finally got to place his order at this year’s show, and we very much look forward t... [Read More]
Party on the Crabber 26
Monday, 03 October 2011
There are but a handful of things more exciting than receiving your new boat. A new boat is a like a new addition to the family and Mr Lowes, owner of our Crabber 26 show boat, was keen to introduce all his loved ones to 'Lady Mary'. We helped Mr Lowes throw a small celebration at which there was champagne, beers and nibbles on the Crabber 26 , much to the amusement of other stand visitors! ... [Read More]
The Cornish Crabber 12 in progress
Monday, 03 October 2011
Our lovely little Crabber 12 is shaping up a beauty! One of our expert boat builders has been creating her plug over the last few weeks and we think she looks pretty already! Here’s a sneak peek of her plug being crafted. It doesn't look like a Crabber 12 here... However, Richard has been working hard on it and..... Voila! The mould is almost complete! Expect to see the hull soon! See the Crabber 12 web page here. ... [Read More]
Pic of the Month September 2011
Monday, 03 October 2011
September's Pic of the Month is a family welcoming of a new Shrimper. We received these great pics a few weeks ago from Germany showing a good old traditional christening of new Shrimper called 'Jonathan'. The traditional Champers poured over the bowsprit. No sooner is she christened, than a pirate comes aboard! ... [Read More]
THE ALL NEW CRABBER 12
Monday, 26 September 2011
The Cornish Crabber 12 was announced to the public at the PSP Southampton Boat Show 2011 and will be Premiered at the 2012 London Boat Show. See the web page here. The stylish new 12’ dinghy will be capable of carrying up to 3 people when sailing. Her easily handled high peaked Gunter rig and seamanlike freeboard will make her a great all rounder for family fun day sailing or even some ‘one design’ race training for the youngsters. Desig... [Read More]
Look out for Mystery Yachts
Thursday, 01 September 2011
This picture is from Mr Burnett sailing in Larg, Scotland. We can’t help but notice how popular our boats are up there. Clearly, beautiful coastal landscapes are best appreciated from beautiful boats! Mr Burnett received his brand new Mystery 30 in July and has been extremely pleased with her. Mystery Yachts are becoming a more frequent sight all over the UK - we've been very busy on the Mystery production line this year. The first Mystery 35 has been delivered ... [Read More]
Southampton Boat Show Competition 2011!
Thursday, 01 September 2011
At PSP Southampton Boat Show, Cornish Crabbers and Mystery Yachts are offering a fantastic prize for visitors to their stand. Those who enter the draw are in with the chance of winning a seaside break, sampling the delights of Cornwall. This includes a night’s stay followed by breakfast in the award winning luxury spa hotel, The Scarlet. With stunning views overlooking Mawgan Porth beach, the winners will be able to relax and enjoy the dramatic North Cornwa... [Read More]
Club Cornish Crabbers and Owners Day
Thursday, 01 September 2011
If you own one of our Cornish Crabbers or Mystery Yachts, please come to stand F015 on Thursday 22 September . Owners can get a drink on the house and a few nibbles while they chat with the Cornish Crabbers team and browse the latest boats from our factory. If you’re particularly interested in the Cornish Crabbers Club, we’d like to get together at 11am on 22 Sept, stand F015 to get a few opinions. It will be a casual ‘ideas in the pot’ gathering over a... [Read More]
Shrimper Shed...
Thursday, 01 September 2011
Love Shrimpers? Love DIY? Keith Bowley does and he’s got the shed to prove it. Keith Bowley was one of the first to leap at the opportunity to combine two of his favourite things and has started to prepare for the delivery of his Shrimper project already! We received these great pictures from Keith this month showing his impressive Shrimper shed, which he designed himself to shelter his Shrimper for home completion. The Shrimper you see in there at the moment ... [Read More]
International Crabbers
Thursday, 01 September 2011
Otto Detlef is the first to take one of our Kit Shrimpers to Germany! Here he is about to trail her all the way home to get started on his winter project. Otto has also nominated himself to take Club Cornish Crabbers to Germany – and he’s not the only one to say so! Looks like there will be a fair few Crabber enthusiasts getting together in Deutschland. Get in touch if you're interested in the Club or the Kit Shrimper on 01208 862666 or email us. ... [Read More]
Mystery 30 test sail with Yachting Life.
Monday, 01 August 2011
The Mystery 30 has received a glowing review in the northern sailing magazine, Yachting Life. Take a look at the PDF here , and if you're sailing in Scotland, make sure you check out Yachting Life magazine for all the northern news. See their website below. www.yachtinglife.co.uk ... [Read More]
Discount Tickets - Southampton 2011!
Monday, 01 August 2011
It's getting near show time again! As before, Cornish Crabbers are offering a discount on your show tickets. All you need to do is click on our special link, or quote our unique discount code. See the saving you could make here: On the gate price With the Cornish Crabbers discount Preview Day Adult &... [Read More]
All the info: Southampton boat Show 2011
Monday, 01 August 2011
We're at Southampton Boat Show this year with not one but two stands ! You can come and visit us from Friday 16th September - Sunday 25th September 2011. If it's Crabbers you're after, see the Crabber 26 , Crabber 22 and Cornish Shrimper (with Kit Shrimper information) on stand F015 . If it's the Mystery 35 that takes your fancy, then come to the Marina and see her on mooring M270 . Don't forget to enquire about the Mystery 30 and the... [Read More]
July's Pic of the Month 2011
Monday, 01 August 2011
Could it get more romantic than a Pilot Cutter at sunset? This stunner came from our facebook where Steve Mitchell posted it (among other great pics). We love our facebook page and we keep our followers up to date with the latest news whilst swapping good snaps of the fabulous summer we're having on our Crabbers. If you're a facebook user, or want to try facebook, don't forget to join us! ... [Read More]
Shrimper holiday
Monday, 01 August 2011
Crabber enthusiast, Ian money, has just taken a lovely little holiday on his Cornish Shrimper down here in Rock. After selling his Crabber 17 (pictures of which you'll see on our Crabber 17 page ), Ian sized up to the Shrimper and sailed her for the first time on his holiday with a few choice chums. Look out for 'Tide Chaser', she'll be out and about with Ian this season. Ian kindly popped by our workshop to drop off plenty of holiday snaps for our newsletter and fac... [Read More]
RTI - Mr Huntley's side of the story....
Wednesday, 20 July 2011
Mr Huntley was the owner of Enigma, the Mystery 35 we entered into the Round the Island race 2011. Here's his version of events from the extremely challenging race in his brand new baby. “Take a brand new boat that you have paid for but never sailed, a good crew but one that has not sailed together before and compete in a race with 1908 boats entered; you wouldn’t think of it would you? Well we did and we only put the sails up in anger less than 40 minutes before the s... [Read More]
First Time in a Gaffer...
Wednesday, 20 July 2011
Rex and Dee Lerego were the lucky winners of the London Boat Show competition. The prize was a day on our new Crabber 26 with an RYA instructor, provided by Cornishblue . After claiming their prize in the finer weather at the end of last month, we receieved a lovely email of thanks: "Thursday 30th June 2011 will be forever remembered as one of the very best of days! We made two new friends, Jessie a lovely 26' Crabber and Richard Picking of CornishBlueSailing. W... [Read More]
June's Pic of the Month
Friday, 01 July 2011
This month's picture is magnificent purely because of the love and care that Mr Ballantyne put into restoring this old gem. Congratulations on bringing her up to new condition! Mr Ballantyne admits that he's been having a lot of fun on his Cornish Clam ever since.
New Crew at Crabbers
Friday, 01 July 2011
We have three new members of staff here at Cornish Crabbers. Look out for them at the factory and possibly at Boat Shows. On the left is Sally Eke, our new Stock Controller, in the middle is Will Harris (a keen sailor), our new Process Co-ordinator and on the right is Zoe Allister, our new Accounts Assistant.
Victoria Plum gets a second youth!
Friday, 01 July 2011
Do you remember Victoria Plum in our last newsletter? She looked like this: Well, after some hard work from our team in the workshop - look at her now! If you want your Shrimper to have a facelift, we can do it for you. Please contact us on 01208862666 or email info@cornishcrabbers.co.uk I'm afraid that if you've fallen in love with Victoria Plum, you're too late. She has been snapped up by a Mr and Mrs Honeybell who saw her... [Read More]
Round The Island in Enigma
Friday, 01 July 2011
We're very proud to announce the report from our attempt at the RTI in Mr Huntly's new Mystery 35 called Enigma. With 4 Mystery 35’s already entered in the Island Sailing Club division we decided to enter our latest Mystery 35 ‘Enigma’ in the IRC racing division. This division boasts over 500 entries which are then split into sub divisions putting us in Class IRC 3A. This year’s race was to prove rather testing with winds gusting over 3... [Read More]
Change of Hands
Friday, 01 July 2011
Many of you will be sorry to hear that our well-loved Factory Manager, Roger Cox, mysteriously known as 'Budgie', is leaving Cornish Crabbers. Having been here for the best part of five decades, Roger is a familiar face to many and has always been on hand to help with your technical enquiries. However, never fear, as James Batters will now be taking the helm... The name ‘Roger Cox’ has become synonymous with the Cornish Crabber brand and nearly every Cornish C... [Read More]
Old meets new...
Friday, 01 July 2011
It may look like an expensive ping-pong table, but it is actually the key to better efficiency in the Cornish Crabbers' workshop. At Cornish Crabbers, we’ve always tried to combine the latest boat building technology with tried and tested tradition to achieve the best finish. Whilst we always prioritise our hand crafted quality, we like to be as efficient and consistent as possible. Now, we are about to acquire this CNC router. This investment will ensure a perf... [Read More]
King Crabs!
Friday, 01 July 2011
We're thinking about calling our Club reps 'King Crabs', and it looks like we already have a few of them! We're very pleased to have received great feedback from last month's letter that has lead to the possibility of King Crabs all around the country! If anyone else would like to get involved, please email Cherish , or call in on 01208 862666. Remember, we intend to call a meeting at Southampton Boat Show where we can really refine the Cornish Crabbers Club. The d... [Read More]
Falmouth Boat Show
Tuesday, 14 June 2011
We will be returning to Falmouth Boat Show this year for another weekend of sunny shanty singing! This year, we're taking a brokerage Crabber 17 and we'd love to say hello to a few Crabbers fans and owners. Perhaps you have a few thoughts on the Crabbers Club? Perhaps you are looking for a new boat? Well it's a good chance to introduce yourself. The boat show coincides with the shanty festival and is situated in Event Square, right next to the marina and maritime mu... [Read More]
Mystery Yachts enter RTI
Friday, 27 May 2011
On June 25th, our team (which includes Peter Thomas) will be taking a Mystery 35 to the notorious Round the Island Race. Whilst there have been several Mystery Yachts racing RTI over the years, this is the first time we've done it ourselves. We know that the Mystery 35 is more than adequate for the job (remembering the success of Tumblehome, the Mystery 35 who won the Spread Eagle Trophy last year) but are our team? We're not doing things by half: we've measured... [Read More]
Letter from our MD, Peter Thomas...
Thursday, 26 May 2011
Time to take stock ... [Read More]
May's Pic of the Month
Thursday, 26 May 2011
This is a brilliant Pic of the Month! Here you see young Jonathan sailing in a new Cornish Shrimper. The Shrimper is also named Jonathan, after the young man himself. The big kid having fun at the tiller is his father, Stephan. Thank you very much to Mr. Platzek for sending this all the way from Germany and thank you to Mrs Hoppmann who took such an excellent picture. ... [Read More]
Who is Victoria Plum?
Thursday, 26 May 2011
Victoria Plum is an old Shrimper, currently being stripped down and completely refurbished in our workshop. However, there's more to her than meets the eye... Some Shrimper owners may well remember the name, as this 1987 beauty has a bit of history behind her. Victoria Plum was first built for none other than Ken Robertson, one of the first owners of the Cornish Crabber brand. She made quite the reputation for herself at the Rock Shrimper races - a known winner! Having ... [Read More]
Cornish Crabbers Club
Thursday, 26 May 2011
It's about time we had a club, don't you think? It's about time there were activities, events and benefits, not just for owners, but for everyone who is enthusiastic about Cornish Crabbers. Now, we don't want to devise this on our own, we want to hear your thoughts about what the Cornish Crabbers Club should be. Our first call is for sailors from all over the UK to let us know if they want to be involved. I would like to propose an open meeting on a Cornish ... [Read More]
Kit Shrimper Brochure
Thursday, 26 May 2011
The first Kit Shrimper is already in build! If you're looking for an exciting winter project, now is the time to order your kit. Without further ado, please see the downloadable brochure and price list for the Kit Shrimper. The adventure starts with you... Kit Shrimper Brochure Kit Shrimper Price List ... [Read More]
Everything you need to know about the Kit Shrimper
Thursday, 28 April 2011
We're proud to elaborate the full details and spec for the Kit Shrimper. We announced last month that we were going to start building a Shrimper for finishing at home and we're pleased to say we've received quite a few enquiries! Both an inboard and outboard version of the Kit Shrimper will be available. You can expect your kit to come in the form of a basic, structurally sound Shrimper with a pack of everything you should need to complete her to a standard finish. For an ... [Read More]
Going over the top
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
Keen sailor, David Hippey, is attempting an ambitious journey over the top of Scotland in his thirty-something year old Cornish Crabber 24 (Mk1). Whilst readily admitting he’s mostly doing it for fun, David saw an opportunity to raise cash for the Alzheimer’s Society in memory of his mother who passed away last year. He says: “It is great to be able to benefit the charity while fulfilling one of my own life goals. My hope is that this trip will be a significant achiev... [Read More]
Following a dream...
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
Pilot Cutter owner Iain Dickie realised an ambition by sailing through the French canals to the Med last year, returning later this month to carry on sailing her round the Western Med. See Iain's account and pictures here: "I always thought everyone should have an interest or an ambition to follow after work. Having spent my working life following targets, schedules and deadlines I wanted a cruise with no time constraints. So, when our small publishing business t... [Read More]
April's Pics of the Month
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
With a nod to the royal wedding this Friday, we've got two Pics of the Month featuring our royal boat show visitors from the past! Princess Margaret presenting Cornish Crabbers with an award. Previous company owner Trevor Evans looks fairly bashful upon recieving it at Earls Court many years ago... Our factory manager, Roger Cox, has a chat with Princess Anne about Cornish Crabbers at the very last Earl's court boat show. ... [Read More]
Raising the mast...
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
We now have an ingenious new mast raising system on our Cornish Shrimper that will make it easier to set up single handed. During a rigging demonstration for one of our new Shrimpers, we took a few pictures so you can all see how it works... Remove the bowsprit retaining pin on the new stem head fitting allowing the bowsprit to pivot up on the new inboard end pivot fitting. Attach the jib halyard to the end of the bowsprit (although it can be done with the foresta... [Read More]
Welcome back Cornish Clam!
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
Imagine a Cornish Shrimper with a few adjustments to make her a motor boat. We welcome back the Cornish Clam - the perfect solution for those looking for the ease of motoring, but the style of Cornish Crabbers! Like the Kit Shrimper, the Clam is back by popular demand. We'll have all the details soon - watch this space!
Forward thinking.
Friday, 01 April 2011
At Cornish Crabbers and Mystery Yachts, we uphold a traditional style, but when it comes to customer care and building techniques, we think we are forward thinking. Given the way our order book is filling up, we want to ensure that our customers get the boat they want, when they want. With many considering a boat for 2012, and some placing orders for delivery in March next year, now is the time to book your ideal delivery through our unique 'forward-thinking' ordering system. ... [Read More]
A few more hours in the day?
Friday, 01 April 2011
Make that one more hour of sunlight in the evening. Still, every extra sunlit minute to spend at the marina, on the water or in the garage giving your boat a bit of TLC before the real summer begins is valued. This is the traditional time of year to realise that there are a few last minute bits and bobs that need replacing, thanks to the wear and tear of last season's fun. Well, we're on hand to help! Whether it be a Shrimper cover, a Crabber 24 mainsail or a cleet for ... [Read More]
Return of the Kit boat...
Friday, 01 April 2011
A little bit of recent research has revealed that there is still a strong interest in the previously available Cornish Crabbers kit boats, which were sold for home completion. Whilst the more recent introduction of CE certification has made selling kit boats more complicated, we are delighted to announce the introduction of the 'Sail-away Shrimper'. You heard it here first! The Sail-away option means that you can purchase a structurally complete Cornish Shrimper, bu... [Read More]
Unique cover package, just for you.
Friday, 01 April 2011
Continuing our forward-thinking about what you'll need to get on the water, we've been discussing special insurance packages for Cornish Crabbers or Mystery Yachts with Admiral Boat Insurance. We believe that, between us, we've worked out two policies that are not only specific to the needs of those who enjoy our boats, but also offer excellent benefits to Cornish Crabbers or Mystery Yachts owners. These benefits will include: For Cornish Crabbers D... [Read More]
Pic of the Month, March
Friday, 01 April 2011
A vintage corker this month. We've got no idea of the date or occasion for this picture, but you can barely see the water for Shrimpers! Dare you to count them. This picture was kindly provided by Trevor Evans, one of the original owners of Cornish Crabber Ltd. However, his brilliant photographic archive is without indications of when/where or who. Perhaps you can help - were you there? Or perhaps you just have a great contender for April's Pic of the Month. Let us know... [Read More]
What is it?
Friday, 01 April 2011
Admittedly, we couldn't get a good shot of this in the narrow trim shop, so it might be harder to guess... It's 30ft long, seen here in its early stages - can you tell what it is yet? It's the first Mystery 30! That is to say, the first to be built with that name. Previously known as the Cornish Link, this model has been quietly successful for some years. We'll be keeping you updated on her progress. If you want to know more about this racer/cruiser, go to her web page... [Read More]
Mystery Yachts on the BBC!
Thursday, 31 March 2011
It's taken a little while, but we finally got hold of this footage from London Boat Show 2011. Catch up on the Mystery 43 news in this interview with our MD, Peter Thomas.
Reassured Spouses
Friday, 25 February 2011
Many of you undoubtedly sail with your other half, but not everyone is married to someone with as much expertise as themselves. In this situation, sail-shy husbands and wives might have a few fears about the worst case scenario... man overboard.... Well, this has been given some thought by Newbury Yacht Club, who decided to run a course: 'Man overboard for the terrified wife' (or husband, obviously!). You may have seen the resulting article in PBO last month. Now nervous spouse... [Read More]
Master and Commander
Friday, 25 February 2011
Get to know Philip Langsdale, the man who liked the boat so much he bought the company. Needless to say, Philip has made a great success of the company, whilst still prioritising his job as CIO to BAA. Read his in-depth interview from CIO magazine here...
Crabber 26 in Water Craft Magazine
Friday, 25 February 2011
The Cornish Crabber 26 is in the press again. This time, she's been reviewed by watercraft magazine. See the article here. ... [Read More]
February's Pic of the Month
Friday, 25 February 2011
This picture was sent into us by Shrimper owners Kevin and Joan Mosely. During their travels in Australia, they came across this old gal in a secluded bay. What are the chances!? Baffled by the presence of a fairly mature Shrimper down under, they sent the picture to us. Without a sail number, she was hard to identify, but a keen shrimper owner, Barry Mellor, deduced by a process of elimination that she was Shearwater one of the first Shrimpers to go to Australia, freighted there i... [Read More]
Man behind the Mystery: Richard Dines
Monday, 31 January 2011
Richard Dines is of high standing in our workshop, and not just because he stands at 6’2”. Mr Dines is the foreman taking care of almost all of our bigger boats, including the entire Mystery Yachts range, ensuring top quality every time. Name: Richard Dines Joined: 32 years ago. In 1979, Richard came to Crabbers a spring chicken, having just finished school. Since then, he's become a through and through boat builder - one of the finest around. ... [Read More]
Cornish Shrimper on tour!
Monday, 31 January 2011
We've just finished up at Dusseldorf Boat Show, but the Cornish Shrimper isn't stopping there! She's doing a hearty tour of Germany and the Netherlands this coming month with our new distributors. Cornish Crabbers are now available to order from Raat Yachts in the Netherlands, and Werft Rammin in Germany. Between them, they will be taking the Shrimper to: Boot Holland, Leeuwarden, Holland 11 - 16 Feb 2011 Beach and Boat Show, Leipzig... [Read More]
Competition Winners!
Friday, 28 January 2011
At London Boat Show 2011, we ran a couple of competitions on our stands. On the Mystery stand, those who filled out our short survey to tell us what they thought of the boats were put into the draw for a bottle of international award winning bubbly from Camel Valley Vineyard - our local source of superior wines. The winner was Doug Rowe of Essex. Needless to say, Mr Rowe was pleasantly surprised and will be enjoying his prize one evening very soon. On the Cornish Crabbers stand, ... [Read More]
Mystery Solved!
Friday, 28 January 2011
For those of you who knew we were up to something, here is a preview of the designs for the all new Mystery 43! See her write up and sail plan below. Some will have seen her advance preview at London Boat Show 2011, but we are now putting the information out there for all to see! Look out for further developments on our website. If you have any enquiries about the Mystery 43, or the Mystery range, please don't hesitate to call Peter Thomas on 01208 862666 or email peterthomas@co... [Read More]
Hot off the press...
Friday, 28 January 2011
Whilst you may have seen us in the Sunday Times, PBO, Classic Boat, Boating Business, Business Cornwall, Yachting Life and Water Craft magazine as well as various others, here's a great interview from Yachting World with our Chairman, Philip Langsdale, about our recent success and the new Mystery 43. See here. ... [Read More]
Back to the British Leisure Show!
Friday, 28 January 2011
Want to get up close and personal with the Cornish Crabber 17? Or have a chat with us about our boats? Come a long to the British Leisure Show. We'll be there again this year from March 11th - 13th. Open Friday - Sunday 10am- 5pm. We'll be taking one of our brokerage Crabber 17s, 'Mandalay' (see her on our brokerage) . She's a smashing little day boat in excellent condition and about to be treated to a touch up and service in the workshop - ready to put on th... [Read More]
Minimum Boat
Friday, 28 January 2011
At London Boat Show, we discovered a little gem - The Minimum Boat by Sam Llewellyn. Originally written for Practical Boat Owner, The Minimum Boat is a collection of Sam's quirky adventures in his Cornish Shrimper named Daisy. Sam's main concern is to maximise the simple pleasure of mucking about in his boat with minimum cost and hassle. This little book is bound to have you chuckling, and is essential reading for any actual or aspiring Shrimper owners - you could learn a thing... [Read More]
Crabber Gear
Wednesday, 22 December 2010
Check out our Crabber branded Musto gear! Cherish (Cornish Crabbers Marketing Manager) and Richard (owner of Cornishblue yacht charter) took a few snaps in Falmouth marina. Merchandise available soon through our online shop (up and runing in the new year) and at London Boat Show. Musto Snug. Cornish Crabbers Cap. Musto Fleece Musto Polos Mens and Womens ... [Read More]
December's Pic of the Month
Wednesday, 22 December 2010
December's Pic of the Month was sent in on the front of a Christmas card. The card was sent by Trevor Evans - one of our boat owners and also one of the original owners of the Cornish Crabbers business! This is a photo is of 'Caratick of Rock', the very first GRP Crabber Mk 1 sailing in 1963.
35 Years of Cornish Crabbers
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
2011 will be the 35th year of the Cornish Crabber brand at London International Boat Show, where they will be one of the few British sailboat builders exhibiting their traditionally styled Cornish Crabber range. It is the 30th consecutive year that the Cornish Shrimper has been exhibited at the London Boat Show. First launched in June 1980, there are now well over 1000 Cornish Shrimpers on the water all over the world and the popularity of this nineteen foot weekender shows no sign of ... [Read More]
WIN with Cornish Crabbers at London Boat Show
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
At this the 2011 London Boat Show, we're doing another competition for our stand visitors. This time, the prize is a day sailing on either the Shrimper or the Cornish Crabber 26 with an RYA qualified instructor. For those who want to give sailing a Crabber a try for the first time, this is an ideal opportunity. For those who are a little more experienced, the skipper is optional. Cornishblue Sailing are kindly providing our prize - Cornishblue Sailing is a family run company ... [Read More]
London Owners Day
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
Are you the owner of a Cornish Crabber or Mystery Yacht? If so, you should come and visit our stands on Thursday the 13th January at London Boat Show 2011. We'll be on stand J61 with our Crabbers and H66 with the Mystery Yachts - don't worry the stands are opposite each other. Feel free to wonder onto our stands and have a few drinks and nibbles with us, meet other owners and have a chat. ... [Read More]
Happy Owners in Japan
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
Remember the Bermudan rigged Crabber 24 in our last enewsletter? The second of two 24 foot Crabbers has been successfully delivered to a happy owner in Japan. We were delighted to receive an email from our Japanese distributor, Kosuke, of Nippon Op Yachts: "We received the most beautiful yacht this afternoon. Thank you very much!! The owner, Mr Sahashi, was so pleased to see such beautiful boat as his own yacht." We're always pleased to hear from... [Read More]
November's Pic of the Month
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
If you haven't seen this on our facebook already, you should take a look at this stunning picture of dolphins taken from a Shrimper in our local waters.
Australian Shrimper in Progress
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
The first Shrimper for Azzura Marine in Australia is nearing completion. Here are a few photos of her progress. Look out for the finished beauty being put into the container for Australia in next month's letter. Here's the mould being prepared for the Azzura Shrimper. Work begins on the moulded hull - the Shrimper is built from the inside out. The deck is fitted. Work begins on the deck, with the e... [Read More]
Discount tickets for London Boat Show!
Monday, 22 November 2010
It's getting near show time again! As before, Cornish Crabbers are offering a discount on your show tickets. All you need to do is click on our special link, or quote our unique discount code. See the saving you could make here: On the gate price With the Cornish Crabbers discount Preview Day Adult &... [Read More]
Customer Notice.
Monday, 22 November 2010
VAT IS GOING UP BY 2.5% from January 3rd 2011. If you are considering the purchase of a new Cornish Crabber we can still offer a limited number of build slots that will be covered by the current rate of 17.5% In order to qualify for this current rate you must have your order in before our Christmas shut down on December 23rd. We need to invoice in full for your boat and we have 6 months after the invoice date to complete the boat. We will still require your payments in thirds, but... [Read More]
Crabber 24 owner completes 2500 mile voyage
Friday, 29 October 2010
Simon D’Arcy completed his 2500 mile sail around the UK this month, returning to Chichester Marina on October 17th. His ten year old Crabber 24 has served him well on this amazing journey which started from Chichester Marina on June 1st. Simon sailed his Cornish Crabber single handed through all conditions and has not only realised his lifetime ambition but he has also achieved a great deal for the Prostate Cancer Charity. Simon’s aim was to raise more than just donations ... [Read More]
London Boat Show
Friday, 29 October 2010
It feels like we’ve just returned from Southampton Boat Show, but January’s London Boat Show is already creeping up on us! At the 2011 show, we’ll be taking a Cornish Shrimper 19, Cornish Crabber 22, Cornish Crabber 26, and a Mystery 35. You'll be able to see the our Crabber boats on stand J61 and Mystery Yachts on the neighbouring stand H66 . Soon, we will be offering discounted tickets for our subscribers, so keep an eye on your inbox. We might al... [Read More]
Need a Mooring?
Friday, 29 October 2010
Cornish Crabbers have joined Premier Marinas' referral scheme so that we can help our new owners to find a mooring for their new Cornish Crabber or Mystery Yacht. If you’re looking for a mooring, all you need to do is let us know and we will send you a form for your details. We will then pass your details onto Premier Marine who will arrange it. ... [Read More]
October's Pic of the Month
Friday, 29 October 2010
Here's a picture from our successful Institute of Director's evening which we hosted in our workshop earlier this month. On the far left is Philip Langsdale, our owner and Chairman. Centre is Carleen Keleman, Director of the Convergence Partnership Office for Cornwall, a great supporter of Cornish Crabbers. On the far right is Richard Ayre, the Chairman of Cornwall and Devon Institute of Directors.
Musto Snug Winner
Friday, 29 October 2010
Last month we released a survey for Cornish Crabber owners to tell us what they thought, those who responded within the first week were entered into our draw for a Cornish Crabber branded Musto Snug. The winner is Mark Peek - proud owner of both a Cornish Shrimper and a Mystery 35 . Now he'll look extra proud with the Crabber logo over the back of his Snug! Soon, the Musto range of clothing with Crabber branding will be available to purchase online, keep your eyes peeled... ... [Read More]
Meet the Team...Introducing Peter Thomas
Friday, 29 October 2010
Peter Thomas, our Sales Manager, was literally born into the marine industry. His father is yacht designer, David Thomas, who also recently designed the new Cornish Crabber 26. After training alongside his father, Peter moved into the racing yacht charter business. Family life moved him ashore and relocation to Cornwall introduced him to the world of the Gaffer. Name: Peter Thomas Joined: 9 years ago when he moved to Cornwall with his young family. Responsibilities: A... [Read More]
Cornish Crabbers go global!
Friday, 22 October 2010
Cornish Crabbers have taken another step towards becoming a global brand. The company have just acquired their first Australian distributor – Azzura Marine near Brisbane. Cornish Crabbers have had great success exporting internationally to Europe, the US and Japan. However, gaining another official distributor on the other side of the world is a fantastic achievement for the Cornish business which has recently undergone a remarkable turn-around. The Cornish boat builders ... [Read More]
Cornish Crabbers host IOD meeting
Monday, 18 October 2010
Last Thursday, Cornish Crabbers hosted an evening for the South West’s Institute of Directors. The IoD is the longest standing organisation to serve and support business leaders, with over 100 years of service in raising professional standards worldwide. Sixty three members of the IoD attended the evening representing numerous sectors and industries. Philip Langsdale, owner and chairman of Cornish Crabbers, made a short speech telling the remarkable story of how the business has ... [Read More]
Cycle Complete!
Friday, 08 October 2010
Remember the three intrepid cyclists we sponsored who were undertaking the John O’Groats to Land’s End route for Leukaemia research? Well, they completed their journey last week – 930 miles in 9 days. Here they are, proudly donning their Cornish Crabbers T-shirts. To get the full story on their amazing achievement, visit www.bigcharityride.co.uk ... [Read More]
Mystery 35 gets a glowing review!
Thursday, 30 September 2010
Yachting Life - sailing magazine for Scotland and the North - featured one of our new Mystery 35 yachts in October's boat test. It all came about when we spotted a feature in Yachting Life praising the beauty of a moored Mystery 35 . We didn't hesitate to offer a test sail on one of our new Mystery 35s being delivered to Scotland. Yachting Life's racing editor, Andi Robertson, our Sales Manager, Peter Thomas, and the new owner had a delightful... [Read More]
September's Pic of the Month
Thursday, 30 September 2010
This pic of the month was taken at Southampton Boat Show when the visiting Osborne family took a look on the new Cornish Crabber 26. These cute pirates at the tiller were a photo opportunity not to be missed!
Competition Winners at Southampton 2010
Thursday, 30 September 2010
Cornish Crabbers ran two competitions at this years' Southampton Boat Show and are proud to announce the winners. The Winner of our main competition is Richard Felstead who entered our draw for a weekend charter on Crabber 26 #1 with Cornishblue Sailing in Falmouth. Richard was pulled out of nearly 400 entries for the competition and was delighted to win. In reply to the news, Richard sent an email expressing his excitement which we were very pleased with! Normal ... [Read More]
Help Cornish Crabbers to improve.
Thursday, 30 September 2010
Cornish Crabbers are committed to producing top quality sailing boats with top quality service. If you own one of our Cornish Crabber range, then please give us your feedback in this survey. The survey should take no more than 15 minutes and entering your details at the end will put you in the draw for one of our Cornish Crabber branded Musto Snugs - RRP £100. We'd really appreciate it if you could answer as many questions as possible to help us improve our products, services... [Read More]
New Bermudan Crabber
Thursday, 30 September 2010
Yesterday, we used a crane to put a bermudan rig on a new Cornish Crabber 24. It's been a while since we've had a request for a bermudan Crabber, but we are always more than happy to oblige! Here's a few picture of the mast going on.
Avoid the VAT increase!
Thursday, 30 September 2010
As you can see, we had a busy stand at the show and we were pleased to be left with a record number of confirmed orders this year. For those still considering their new Cornish Crabber or Mystery Yacht , next year's VAT increase presents a serious time factor. On January 4th 2011, VAT will be raised from 17.5% to 20% . Click here to see the HM Revenue and Customs site. We have a limited amount of space left on our winter build schedule, but those who... [Read More]
Meet the Team...introducing Kay Nichols
Thursday, 30 September 2010
If you've ever picked up the phone and called us, seen our boat show stand or visited our factory - chances are, you've talked to Kay, our friendly receptionist. As Kay is one of the most likely people you will meet if you do business with us, she is well worth introducing with a little employee profile: Name: Kay Nichols (aka - Mum) Joined: Kay first came to work in the Cornish Crabbers factory in 2000, and has stuck with us through thick and thin ever since. ... [Read More]
Cornish Crabbers On the BBC!
Friday, 27 August 2010
We are delighted to announce that the Crabber 26 launch was a great success. BBC Spotlight were among the first to have a go on our new boat – see the interview with Peter Thomas and Richard picking below. The very first test sail took place with David Harding shortly after the Crabber 26 was completed, so look out for the full (and glowing) review in the next issue of Practical Boat Owner – released on the first day of Southampton Boat Show. ... [Read More]
Launch party Success!
Friday, 27 August 2010
If launching a new boat isn’t a good reason to have a bash, then what is? We held an open day for the Cornish Crabber 26 on Saturday 14 th at Mylor Yacht Club with a bit of lunch, an open bar and a darn good cake. We were very pleased to receive plenty of guests over the day with an abundance of interest in ‘Jesse’ the first Cornish Crabber 26 which was moored just outside the club. Chairman, Philip Langsdale said a few words over lunch and his wife, Vanessa, cut the... [Read More]
Ladies Day
Friday, 27 August 2010
Does a Cornish Crabber suit you? In the morning of Thursday Septmber 16 th , Cornish Crabbers are inviting lovely ladies of the boat show onto our stand for a bit of VIP treatment in honour of the Southampton Boat Show Ladies Day. Ladies will be offered a glass of wine and the chance to enter our competition for some luxury Trevarno skincare products. To enter, the ladies will need to pose with an old gaffer – or rather, a brand new one. The photos will be judged at 3... [Read More]
Pic of the Month August
Friday, 27 August 2010
Here we have Peter Thomas and his two sons, Harry and Ed. The team, including Mrs Thomas, came second overall racing Mr Peek's Shrimper in the Camel week races. Here are the lads having a bit of lunch on the go!
Cornish Crabber 26 Successful Launch!
Thursday, 12 August 2010
Last Friday saw the very first Cornish Crabber 26 touch the water for the very first time. She was taken for a sail around the scenic Falmouth area with great success. Peter Thomas, our sales manager, took the test sail with Richard Picking, the new owner who has bought the Crabber 26 for his charter company, Cornishblue Sailing. If you would like to charter the new Cornish Crabber 26, then don't hesitate to get in contact with Cornishblue here ... [Read More]
Crabber 26 Launch film!
Wednesday, 11 August 2010
As you will have seen on our home page, we have a little teaser from the Cornish Crabber 26 launch. This short film was made from a few pieces of footage taken from the day by our sales manager Peter Thomas. If you don't mind a bit of hand-held motion, enjoy! ... [Read More]
Mystery Success!
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Remember our Pic of the Month from May? Well, the very same Mystery 30 - Thin Lizzy - is back in our newsletter following her success at East Coast Week. The Mystery range has enjoyed quite a bit of racing success lately, and we're sure we'll hear of more. Check out this picture of Thin Lizzy owner, Jim Williamson, with his prize and the results below. ... [Read More]
Owners Day
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Are you the proud owner of a Cornish Crabber or Mystery Yacht? Then we welcome you to our Owners Day at our Southampton Boat Show stand F015 . Please come along on the 16th September from 2pm-6pm . The plan is to have a glass of wine and the chance to mingle with other owners of both our boat ranges whilst getting the chance to catch up with the Cornish Crabbers team. You can get a discount on your Southampton Boat Show tickets with a special offer through Cornish Crab... [Read More]
WIN! Crabber 26 Charter Weekend!
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
We are proud to announce that at the Southampton Boat Show, we are running a competition! The prize is a weekend charter of two days and one night for two people aboard the new Cornish Crabber 26, with or without skipper. This fantastic prize, worth £500, is provided by Falmouth based yacht charters, Cornishblue Sailing . Cornishblue Sailing is a family run company offering skippered and bareboat hire around the picturesque coastal waters of Falmouth bay and beyond. They... [Read More]
Southampton Boat Show - Discount Tickets!
Monday, 26 July 2010
We would like to offer you a discount on tickets for Southampton Boat Show. Here's a breakdown of the savings you could make: On the Gate With Cornish Crabber... [Read More]
Cornish Crabber 26 Launch Party
Monday, 26 July 2010
To Celebrate the successful Launch of the all new Cornish Crabber 26, we are holding an open day on Saturday August 14th at Mylor Yacht Club , near Falmouth, Cornwall and you're invited! This is a special opportunity to preview the very first Cornish Crabber 26 before we show her at Southampton Boat Show whilst enjoying a glass of wine and canapés at the Club house with the Cornish Crabbers team and guests. Plan for the day is as follows: Open Day from 11am &n... [Read More]
July's Pic of the Month
Monday, 26 July 2010
July's Pic of the Month is a stunning hand-drawn depiction of a 'Pirate Shrimper' created by nine year old Jonathan Platzek from Germany. We particularly like the canon on the front, although we are unlikely to add that as a new optional extra. Jonathan gifted the drawing to Cornish Crabbers whilst visiting with his father who is considering being the owner of the world's first electric Shrimper. ... [Read More]
Cornish Crabbers sponsors cycling challenge
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
Beginning 24th July 2010, three intrepid cyclists will be undertaking the infamous John O'Groats to Land's End cycle challenge. They aim to cycle 930 miles in 9 consecutive days, whilst raising a substantial amount of vital cash for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research. Cornish Crabbers became involved when Mike, Peter and Chris contacted the company chairman, Philip Langsdale, for sponsorship. Needless to say, he was only too happy to help and Cornish Crabbers are contributing £... [Read More]
The Crabber 24 Challenge so far...
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
Here at Cornish Crabbers, we’ve been keeping an eye on Simon D’Arcy’s sail around the UK in his Cornish Crabber 24, Equinox. Having set off last month from Chichester Marina, Simon has made it all the way to Fishguard, Wales. Simon’s blog is a gripping read, depicting the trials and tribulations of the challenge – from battling with his hull ‘garden’ to being thrilled by challenging conditions around St David’s Head. Simon set about... [Read More]
Employee Profile: Marc Hemmings
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
Marc Hemmings is one of our well seasoned skilled craftsmen, hand picked to run the production line for the new Cornish Crabber 26. Here is a little profile on the man on whom the success of July’s launch depends. Name: Marc Hemmings Age: 54 years young In a nut shell: On leaving school in 1972 my family upped sticks and moved to Cornwall where the job centre was my first port of call. My lifelong ambition had been to become a boat builder after falling in l... [Read More]
Cornish Crabber 26 Launch
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
The Launch is almost upon us! Next month, we will be launching the Cornish Crabber 26 in Falmouth with Mr Richard Picking of Cornish Blue Yacht Charter . Richard was the first to order the new Cornish Crabber, having had almost all of our models in his fleet for charter at some point. Afterwards, we are throwing a party in the Marine Bar to celebrate the success of our latest innovation. Keep your eye on our news next month to see how it all went. Find out more abou... [Read More]
Shrimper Cinema
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
We were pleasantly surprised this month by an email sent through our website contact form. Mr Tomoyuki Miyamoto has made a series of amusing films of himself, his dog and his Cornish Shrimper. We were particularly impressed by the camera-on-pole technique to get the bird’s eye view of Mr Miyamoto and his sea-dog, 'Filly', in situe. We also love the choice of music for these films…very humorous! Click these links or paste them into your browser to watch the ... [Read More]
June's Pic of the Month
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
Russell and Noni Smith sent this picture of themselves and ‘Salty’ their Portuguese Water Dog posing with their Cornish Shrimper "Eventide" in Nantucket Harbour Homeported Nantucket Island, Massachusetts USA. What a beauty!
Round the Island Winners!
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
Owners of Mystery 35, 'Tumblehome', John Ridehalgh and Kate Saunders wowed everyone with an impressive victory in their category at the Round the Island races. The pair smashed the 8hr target with the elapsed time of 7h 54m 53s, outstripping their closest peer by an astonishing 30 minutes. John admitted that he and Kate hadn't raced seriously for several years – but they used to! Both were keen to take Tumblehome, having never previously raced her. John and Kate w... [Read More]
The Best Of Cornwall Competition
Wednesday, 16 June 2010
Falmouth’s vibrant Event Square will be a hive of activity this weekend with both the Cornish Boat Show and the International Sea Shanty Festival in residence. Cornish Crabbers will be in the centre of all this excitement, showcasing not only the best of Cornwall’s boat building, but the best of Cornwall’s wine making. Cornish Crabbers are running a prize draw for some of Camel Valley’s superior wine, including their award winning sparkling Brut. To be in with a c... [Read More]
2500 miles in a Cornish Crabber 24 to save lives!
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Cornish Crabber owner, Simon D’Arcy, will be undertaking a major sailing challenge to raise awareness for Prostate Cancer. He will be singlehandedly circumnavigating the UK clockwise in his beloved Cornish Crabber 24, ‘Equinox’. The solo voyage of some 2500 miles will take between three to four months, starting from Chichester Marina on June 1st 2010. Simon’s motive is to achieve as much TV, Radio and Press coverage as possible. Throughout the voy... [Read More]
May's Pic of the Month!
Friday, 21 May 2010
This is our first 'pic of the month', sent by Mr Jim Williamson. The Mystery 30 named 'Thin Lizzy' was delivered just three months ago and has been put to good use already! Mr Williamson said "Thin Lizzy is going really well. We sail at Sunderland and take part in a mixture of cruising and racing events. We have already won some local races and hope to take Thin Lizzy to "East Coast Week" in July, which this year will be at Granton on the Firth of Forth. This w... [Read More]
Deliver to Deutschland
Friday, 21 May 2010
It seems that there is yet another addition to the ever growing fleet of Cornish Crabbers based in Germany. Here is a picture of Mr Dietrich Bierweiller and his wife with their new Cornish Crabber 17, ‘Elouise’. Of course, Mr Bierweiller was very keen to see his boat in the flesh for the first time! After specifying his boat on an initial visit to Cornish Crabbers in February, Mr Bierweiller came to pick up the finished beauty this week. Needless to say, he looks rather chuffed! ... [Read More]
Meet Our French Agent
Friday, 21 May 2010
Meet our French agent, Mr Phillipe Morvan, who sells our yachts from his chandlery in the pretty seaside town of Saint Briac sur Mer. The ever popular Cornish Shrimper is becoming an increasingly frequent sight in France (not to mention all over the world). Look out for ‘Bella Ciao’ on the picturesque Brittany coast… Elle est magnifique, non? Get the Google Site Translator widget and many other great free widgets at Widgetbox ! Not see... [Read More]
Cornish Crabbers at the Cornish Boat Show
Friday, 21 May 2010
Cornish Boat Show 2010 June Fri June 18 to Sun June 20 (10am-5pm) Events Square, Falmouth How could Cornish Crabbers not go to the Cornwall's premier boat show? We'll be there alright, with a Cornish Shrimper and our stand. We'll be set up in the vibrant Events Square outside the National Maritime Museum Cornwall and near Rick Stein's restaurant. Run in collaboration with the Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival this show looks to be jolly good ... [Read More]
Made For Japan
Friday, 21 May 2010
Last week, we welcomed a visit from Mr Kosuke Nozaki, who has taken over his father’s business, Nippon Op Yachts, as well as his longstanding association with us as our Japanese distributor. Kosuke has placed his first two orders, both Cornish Crabber 24s, and came to our factory to check on their progress and take a few pictures for his customers. It looks like we’ll continue our success with Nippon Op Yachts for yet another generation! For Kosuke’... [Read More]
Competition Winner
Monday, 17 May 2010
Congratulations to Mr Clive Edgell of Cawsand who has won our little competition. Those who signed up for our newsletter at the Plymouth Sail and Power Show were in with a chance of winning a mixed case of top quality ale from Sharp's Brewery. Mr Edgell was very pleasantly surprised to win our prize and is looking forward to his case of ale, as well as his pending visit to the Cornish Crabbers factory. ... [Read More]
Visit us at Plymouth this weekend and win a case of Sharp's!
Wednesday, 05 May 2010
Cornish Crabbers will be at the Sail and Power Show, Queen Anne’s Battery, Plymouth on Saturday 8 th and Sunday 9 th of May. 10am - 6pm on the Saturday 10am to 5pm on the Sunday. Come along for a good look at a Cornish Shrimper 19 and have all of your questions about Cornish Crabbers or Mystery Yachts answered whilst enjoying a great event. There will be plenty of exhibitors, non-stop entertainment and attractions for adults and children alike, includi... [Read More]
Southampton Show Boats
Friday, 16 April 2010
Are you looking to buy a Cornish Crabber 22 or Cornish Crabber 26? Now is your chance to specify one of our show boats for mutual benefit! We’ll build your yacht and show it at Southampton Boat Show during September. If you’re interested, please contact us .
The All New Cornish Crabber 26
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
You can now have a good look at the all new Cornish Crabber 26! Having completed the designs a short time ago, the latest Cornish Crabber is now in build and we plan to launch her in July/August with a bit of a party (naturally). We are pleased to announce that we already have five orders for the Cornish Crabber 26 before she is even complete. The orders and interest generated by the new design indicates that we have really hit the nail on the head for a well mannered family cruiser... [Read More]
Cornish Crabbers At The British Leisure Show
Thursday, 18 March 2010
As the ‘Best of British’, Cornish Crabbers certainly deserved a place at the premier British Leisure Show. So, from the 19th until the 21st March, Cornish Crabbers were exhibiting a handsome, new Cornish Shrimper 19 at the Royal Windsor Race Course. The show was organised by James Brooke and his team, who, after running a few boat shows, seem to have created just the right mix of boats, outdoor, leisure and entertainment. Undoubtedly the show was a success, achieving the tar... [Read More]
Cornish Crabbers Go Live
Thursday, 18 March 2010
If you’re reading this, that means you are using our new, innovative website! Don’t let the traditional appearance of our boats fool you, at Cornish Crabbers, we have always prided ourselves on keeping up with the latest technological developments to give the best to our customers. We aim to provide the highest quality products and service, and we’ve now extended that ethic to our corner of the world wide web. We gave our previous site a long awaited make-over to better su... [Read More]
