Boat Building Audience

 
All the boats that have been build as part of the Scottish Coastal Rowing Project have been community efforts, and we have to recognise those who have made the builds possible by providing accomodation to build in.  Ideally to build a St Ayles skiff you need a space of at least 30 feet by 10 feet, with electricity and  perhaps a bit of plumbing.  Pittenweem Rowing Club have clearly been spoilt by also having access to milk and eggs…
If only I had hands I could help scarph a plank....

The builders have been sharing their shed with an interested audience of farmyard characters, having been allowed to build in a steading courtesy of a local farmer.  Pittenweem have now attached the keel, stems and rubbing strips to their skiff and are just finishing cleaning up the hull prior to painting. 

Anne Wilcox, secretary of Pittenweem Rowing Club writes:

 “It’s really satisfying to see the skiff coming together now.  People from all walks of life have become involved and helped us and neighbouring club St Ayles in Anstruther have been very supportive too.  On the fundraising/social side we’ve had a hugely-successfuly film night, with Pittenweem Church Hall packed out to watch Whisky Galore with loud cheers for the rowing scenes! Our website is at http://pittenweemrowingclub.com/ and we welcome new fans of our facebook page, where regular updates on the build are posted.  Follow the link from the website or search on facebook for “Pittenweem Rowing Club”.  ”

Below is a picture of the builders earlier in the build.  Good luck to Pittenweem, and we look forward to seeing your skiff on the water.  Thank you to all those who have accomodated the various builds around the countrly.