My Classic Boat. £1 Folkboat

Discovered in a Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, boatyard, Nick Ward bought this classic 1960's Folkboat for a £1 .Now a year later he owns what could be the best looking boat of her type in the UK.
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[@patrickkohlman2059]

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!"

[@TheSmixpink]

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 know the old history but pretty sure he owned her when we were kids in the 80's (possibly late 70's)

[@markperyman2857]

I had a Folkboat in New Zealand for 20 years. An almost identical restoration. An absolute delight to sail. Cheers.

[@torstenbehrendt870]

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

[@edgundlach2811]

Absolutely beautiful boat. Listening to the story of it's restoration was so nice. You seem like a true down to earth person. Blessings on your travels.

[@W4ABN]

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

[@earlyreefer]

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

[@richardbird6945]

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

[@Unbundle1973]

Agreed - just absolutely amazing. Really well done.

[@SCCIT-jq6jh]

A bit of love and a whole lot of money.🧐🇦🇺 I am in the process of buying a glass folkboat in Australia.

[@rbbach1945]

Kudos to Mr. Ward to look at an abandoned hull and resurrect her to the work of art she is today.I was smiling during the whole presentation.Love and passion evident in every nook and cranny he restored.Wishing you and yours many happy and safe voyages.Hats off to a maestro.Rick/Seattle

[@vk2afl]

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

[@williamlilliott2433]

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.

[@roblugo8739]

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.

[@garymeinke8320]

Wow ! You did a beautiful job. My father purchased a Folkboat in like 1965 in Los Angeles California and sailed her for many years to the Channel Islands off the California coast. She was a delight to sail, as a young boy this boat is what enticed me to fall in love with sailing and the sea. Oxnard CA has a lot of wind which this boat needed, She was heavy stiff and stable. Back then we had no radio, no engine, he did install a outboard eventually but that was ugly but safe. Thank you for posting your boat ! you made my day. Gary

[@andyphillips7435]

Gary Meinke I

[@bernardsmith152]

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. Well done for a wonderfull restoration , I hope she gives you much joy over the coming years . - Bernard from Redruth , Cornwall

[@Painless61]

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

[@philipocarroll]

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.

[@johancombrinck9899]

She is an absolute beauty. Nice job on the restoration, and i wish you many a fun-filled journey.

[@petersmyth6604]

What an interesting project...Well done!...Folkboats are such a beautiful craft and so deserve to be preserved whenever economically possible. They sail as well ascthey look!!

[@AlexanderKirkpatrick]

My family used to own a folk boat in Finland and we used to race them in Talholmen bay. It was a fast and sturdy boat that would always surprise us about what it could do (we reached 14 knots in one amazing race). Her name was Teechee (wooden mast and boom). But after my mom got older in age she couldn't race such a demanding sailboat and had to sell her for a 38 foot X-yacht. But all I can say is, learn everything you can about trimming this boat and learning her limits because she is just a marvel of naval engineering. She's fast, she's strong and she will never fail you as long as you give her the love she deserves. That's one of the huge benefits of full keel sailboats, the more modern H-boats are hard pressed to even keep up with a folk boat if handled properly. You will never be disappointed with this boat except for the living space, but besides that, this is (I believe) the perfect boat design for any sailor, experienced or novice.

[@BroadReachComms1]

Great video Nick, and what a transformation from when we first spoke & I saw her in your barn ! You should be rightly chuffed on renovating such a wonderful design and making her what she is.

[@justinmckenzie7100]

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

[@gillesdufaux5519]

absolute wonderful. Very nice boat.

[@rreed4158]

Well done Nick, you have taken something old and neglected and turned it into something new, pristine and beautiful. It reminded me of when David Green the CEO of UKSA at the time purchased the Gypsy Moth IV for a £1 and a bottle of Plymouth Gin and had her restored. She sailed around the world again but I guess that around Britain is a good starting point for Swift!

[@fredjones7307]

I have always liked folkboats. Just look how clean the wake is. Excellent workmanship..

[@fiveowaf454]

The Folkboat is one of my favorite boats of all time, beautiful lines.

[@ChurbanovAlexander]

Sailing with kids would be very enjoyable opportunity to promote future of sailing in UK. The restoration project looks marvelous!

[@johnstutt5927]

LOVE THE LOOK OF THIS BEAUTIFUL WOODEN SAIL BOAT

[@chapmaker46]

excellent work on your boat..i had a Folkboat back in the 70 s...great little boat...traded it in for a 32 ft,that i lived aboard...oh yea i built the 32 , iam a boat builder by trade,started with wooden hulls,then came along fiberglas...but i love the wooden boats..smooth sailing mate..ole boat builder.

[@cousinjack2841]

She is absolutely beautiful. Another bit of our maritime history saved; thank you.

[@jeffbrewster6658]

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

[@angeloattard9748]

An admirable work of love. Well done!

[@leechristofferson843]

sweet little boat ! looks like a job well done. she looks like she sails like a dream. you must be very proud, boat like that gets a lot of looks from jealous sailers in their tupperwear boats

[@hovanti]

Well done, so very well done! I hope in the four plus years since this video, you've had many a fine day sailing your beautiful boat.

[@user-wz2qe2pv6r]

The hull that launched a thousand likenesses....beautiful resto....just lovely.

[@SloMo2723]

Hi Nick, Greetings from California! Fantastic restoration ! Love the lines on the old girl. Thanks for posting. All the best, Monte

[@scottastell9415]

Amazing story and a happy laidback owner who will have fun with this boat.

[@paullee5573]

Oh wow! She is a beautiful yacht. I would love to spend a day sailing her. Well done.

[@teuluPaul]

Fantastic - thanks for sharing

[@jfan4reva]

"I saw something in it" I saw 0:05 and 10:19. Heeled over, flowing along on the wind and the water. Thanks for saving this boat.

[@ricktssf]

Wonderful film and a beautiful restoration

[@Donatellangelo]

I like the shape of the hull on these boats, I want one!

[@dennisdownes9319]

Every sailor and boat builder watching this video is very impressed with this boat and the refit, but what really makes us weak in the knees, is the shop you were able to store it in and work on it!!! DD

[@diceman2004]

Incredible job . A thing of beauty .

[@shanehnorman]

A captivating little beauty! The restoration is so sympathetic that 'Swift' appears patinated with years of loving care and attention. That's the benefit of using old, well-seasoned, wood.

[@protectorh9167]

I am impressed great job you did.

[@xarismarga9460]

Nice boat,nice job. Well done!!!

[@petermyers479]

What a lovely old craft. Very nicely done renovation.

[@BRuas9080]

Fantastic work. Beautiful.

[@jhull54]

Beautiful restoration!

[@donnakawana]

Love this style of sailboat.. it's beautiful just what you need nothing more!!!! ✌🏻💗😊❣️

[@tadlyford5640]

Gorgeous. The best I ever did was a $500 Folkboat (split four ways) that I bought in San Francisco with some friends. It was a 1959 Brandt-Moeller. Unfortunately we never finished the project and she moved on to other owners. Good job sticking with it!

[@Knapweed]

I love seeing neglected boats come back to life. Well done for your investment of time and money in this beautiful Folkboat.

[@marknew3]

People like you are the reason I watch this channel (TV,s crap,) Respect!

[@Abandoned_Brane]

I hope she's still in a loving home. this guy is my hero.

[@raymondclark1458]

What a lovely gentleman and an amazing boat. Fantastic!

[@russellscott1151]

What a lovely little boat and a wonderful project you must be proud.

[@thomasobryon6904]

Thank you so much for this trip into dreamland. Couldn’t find it on my bucket list. Must of been earlier. I feel like a very old Walter Mitty.

[@patmurphy389]

he did an awesome job on this rebuild! ty for the video!

[@ronprince1478]

She is a fine little ship and a credit to you and your ingenuity.

[@ncarstens]

'all that's gotta come off...' ..periodically, throughout the race! Beautiful, enjoy!

[@timothyhopkins6960]

What a lucky little boat to have found you . Beautiful just beautiful.

[@makpasic1324]

She is absolutely gorgeous! Well done!

[@nimrod2550]

You have restored her to a real thing of beauty. Wonderful video.

[@alistairclyne9362]

Thoroughly enjoyed your video. I love restoring things to bring them back from the jaws of death to enjoying a new life! Your Folkboat reminds me so much of the Stella class, which I used to sail with my best friend in my teens and his Dad in the 1970's. Hope you made it with your aspiration of a round Britain trip, and that you enjoy many more years sailing her :)

[@Joker-yw9hl]

Wow excellent

[@bonjouralliecat]

Love to see people putting these beautiful old boats back in the water

[@felipescheid3385]

I have this folkboat on my wishing list, hope I sail around the world in some classic as this one. I really don´t need nothing more, she is absolutly perfect. A long time ago I saw this boat with the name Alice, so I copy that three pictures on my computer since then. Feeling good to hear the story of it. Thanks, Felipe Scheid

[@ItreboR63I]

Bloody marvellous

[@mikekennedy5470]

Beautiful absolutely beautiful...

[@HakureiReimuOfficial]

"It seems to work" That man's life philosophy is great

[@yachtcarousel1419]

You really have carried out a beautiful restoration of your Folkboat.

[@Sorarse]

What a beautiful boat.

[@sidewaysid]

Nick, watching your video inspired me and I am purchasing a 1969 Folkboat originally named Lotus Eater, I have not collected her yet, but I will Blog on here. Thanks Nick, Oh PS she needs some TLC , that's the good bit I love restoring things.

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

A lovely restored boat. I love the wine storage ideas.

[@christopherstevenson9737]

BEAUTIFUL job !! 👍🏻. 👍🏻 for the repurposed use of local wood and materials! And the wine storage… Brilliant.! Such beautiful lines on a Folkboat! Reminds me of a Herreshoff

[@theseal666]

Beautiful girl, good work!! Happy to see the wife also sailing and not just being ballast.

[@waterfordrs22]

Beautiful boat thank you for keeping her sailing. Enjoy.

[@randallmurphree2053]

When I had my new boards replaced the boat leaked for about 3 days and then swelled up and sealed. Typical for double plank mahogany. Good video.

[@1589chicago]

beautiful boat!

[@williammorgan5320]

Lovely boat, good story. Glad to see the restoration.

[@captainheather]

Well done! My favorite boat of all time thanks for sharing the video!!

[@pilotgeoff]

Well done Nick a nice little film this. Your boat looks lovely under sail. Best of luck with your sailing,

[@Fun-hz8ep]

Beautiful boat in the right 🙌

[@arquisalas]

Very beautiful !!

[@pertedin4924]

Beautiful work. Folkboats are awesome sailors.

[@aquaesulensis7332]

Superbe restauration, ce Folkboat est absolument splendide. Bravo !

[@thePronto]

Fabulous job. Congrats!

[@williamsmith2919]

Fantastic, well done you. Xx

[@stevenhs8821]

Love folk boats. So beautiful and such great sailors. Maybe not so practicable in the modern age. What a great age of sail.

[@anthonysacco2276]

What a remarkable job!!. Well done and beautifully finished.

[@knightclan4]

I love this guy's attitude toward life.

[@misfitgypsy6669]

That's a beautiful boat. I really like it a lot.

[@MellobotX]

Wow beauty of a boat :)

[@mrstephenthomas100]

Nick, lovely film and story. I to wasn't looking for a boat, didn't particularly want one, and wasn't planning to do one. However, one day last year I thought " I' just go and visit a couple of boatyards while I'm in Southampton......." Long story short, I am now in the middle of restoring a Forgus 35. Cost more than a pound and isn't wood, but has lots of beautiful teak. Also, when you go right back to the basic boat, and do everything, you really get to know them inside out and I believe have a far better understanding of how everything should go together and work. Plus you should be able to fix anything???

[@myclassicboat9083]

Stephen, if you fancy a video, get back. Would love to shoot it.

[@mrstephenthomas100]

That would be great, how do I get hold of you?

[@christophernoto]

Stephen Thomas Message him here! 😉

[@stevemason5348]

Hi Stephen, have you got any pictures or videos?

[@BetterAircraftFabric]

Wonderful video of a wonderful project !!! Thanks for posting ! Regards from Alaska.

[@JimmyKraktov]

Beautiful boat!

[@lukieboy549]

Excellent video Sir. And well done for saving such a lovely little boat. Good luck with your round Britain adventure.

[@bethtyler1812]

My goodness that looks just like my old Granddads boat. I have no idea where it ended up but it's lovely to see one like it :)

[@daveevans8256]

Beautiful lines to the boat, I love it. You have done a great job.👍🇬🇧

[@973Marcelino]

Great Job, congratulations ! 👍🏼