Carpenter and boat builder Ben Harris speaks on the traditional boats of Falmouth Quay in Cornwall, and of his own boat ALVA, a 30ft Gaff rigged cutter yacht with lines inspired by the local quay punts.
Ben & ALVA
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Matt Wilkins says:
Here’s another video about Ben and Alva: https://vimeo.com/144892147
Ralph Eade says:
I have also enjoyed some years ago sailing on the out of Falmouth in the Cornish Pilot Cutter EVE – love Alva obviously a labour of love – look forward to your next build
Mark Erway says:
Thank you Ben for making the video and sharing the fruits of you labor with us. And thank you to OHC for posting this for us. Simply gorgeous.
Raymond Morgan says:
Can you send us a video of the interior?
Raymond Morgan says:
Clean, sweet, beautiful lines. I’ll bet she sails wonderfully. Any info on her specs?
Emma Mathis says:
Hi Raymond,
Thanks for your question. You can learn more about ALVA and Ben on his website, which also lists his other work. Here is the site: http://www.benharrisboats.co.uk/
Thanks again!
Raymond Morgan says:
You are the best! I went on his website and I am the better for it. When I get there I will send you a post card. Many thanks.
Morgan
ROBERT ANDERSON says:
Beautiful boat and Ben truly appreciates her. Lovely story.
Jim Gallagher says:
Love Alva…She’s a beauty!