My first racing experience was in the folk boat class in San Francisco Bay, the two old fellows who owned it told me when I asked why they needed a third crew to race," well," they said, " there's one to drive, one to trim the sails, and one to bail!"

My Dad owned Rockall a long time ago. He would love to know that she has been restored and is loved. Made me cry to watch this x

I don't understand how someone can not like this video ... just great !!!

I got a lump in my throat when I saw what you did to fix that old girl. Well done sir. Fantastic.

She's a beautiful boat. Well done on the restoration work.

Absolutely beautiful boat.

What a Beauty ... Some Years ago my Brother had the Same sailboat ... but after a wile he sold it because he had no time to sali it ... that‘s Life ... all The best for you and everytime a hand water under the kil

What a beautiful folk boat. Well done on the huge build.

thank you for saving such a lovely lovely classic!! well done indeed.

Brought tears to my eyes. Your beautiful dream come true and well deserved after all the work. I know you basically loved the process as I can see it in your ever-so-happy smile. Such a beautiful boat, and capable of day-sailing or around the Isles. My warmest congratulations and wishes for fair seas and following winds.

Greetings from New York City in the states. what an absolutely beautiful restoration, thank you so much for sharing this wonderful example of what love, dedication and vision can do to an old boat.

Well done Nick, you have taken something old and neglected and turned it into something new, pristine and beautiful.

I'm glad you breathed new life into her,you have a fine sailboat!!!!

Beautiful restoration!

LOVE THE LOOK OF THIS BEAUTIFUL WOODEN SAIL BOAT

I love folkboats, my dad had one in the 1980s. It was damp, cramped and slow but we went all over the Irish sea. Happy memories.

Hi Nick , I grew up sailing in the Fal , Cornwall . My dad had a very similar but shorter boat to a folkboat , a Mistral built by Porthleven shipyard in the 60's . She was also clinker built m mahogany on oak, She was called Miranda and we regularly used to race for fun against a couple of local Folkboats. I think from memory the only time we could match them was in lighter airs when we could hoist our genny.

Incredible job . A thing of beauty .

Hi Nick

I know absolutely nothing about boats , but that one looks like a little Beauty. Great job .