THE ST.IVES JUMBO ASSOCIATION

OUR TRAILER HAS BEEN STOLEN! CAN YOU HELP?

In September '07, for the first time in 100 years, a 'jumbo' was launched in St.Ives harbour.

It concluded the first stage of our project which aims to regenerate the harbour by establishing a racing class of replica 19th century fishing luggers.

Now, 3 years later, we have finally completed the second jumbo and so racing has become a reality! On Sat 12th June the new boat was launched in St.Ives harbour to join her sister 'Celeste'. She was named 'William Paynter' as a tribute to the renowned boatbuilder who designed these jumbos back in the 1880's.

Click on this link for some BBC footage of 2 jumbos sailing:

LAUNCH OF THE SECOND JUMBO 'WILLIAM PAYNTER'

The vast majority of our funds has been raised through the support of individuals like yourself. However, we proudly acknowledge the support of the following:

ROYAL SUPPORT FROM PRINCE CHARLES

However, we're not quite there yet.

Please help us raise the remaining £5500 we need to pay for her!

We invite you, your friends and colleagues who care for the future of the harbour to support this dynamic initiative by purchasing a 'share' for the new Jumbo and donating it to the Association. The cost of single share is only £230

Please click HERE to download an application form.

You'll be in good company! PETE GOSS, MBE has recently thrown his weight behind our cause. He says:

"What an inspirational project! I'm delighted to have signed up as a 'shareholder' in support. It's modest aims belie numerous beneficial side-effects for the community. I have no doubt that in years to come the Jumbo will have iconic significance for St.Ives and will be a great source of satisfaction to all those involved."

Pete Goss (right) with 'Celeste' and her builder Jonny Nance at the recent Newlyn Fish Festival. (photo Pete Goss)

AN EVENING WITH PETE GOSS

WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO SAILING?

NEW! 2 years after Jonny Nance put out a press release promoting 'Fishing under sail' the idea is catching on...!

Readers of Classic Boat have nominated our humble craft - almost unknown before we came along - 24th out of the top 50 classic boats. So there you are. It's official - she's a classic! William Paynter (her 19^th cent. designer) would be chuffed!