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The Club's primary focus is the maintenance and operation of the Fisheries Museum's two historic sailing boats - Reaper and White Wing - taking them around the Scottish coast to tell the story of our fishing heritage.

30/10/2026

As ever, kindling will be available to pick up from the The Scottish Fisheries Museum Boatyard (opposite new lifeboat station site) this Saturday, 09:15-12:00.

29/10/2026

It is an article of faith in the Boatyard that at 10 o'clock we stop for 'piece time', gathering around the workbench with our teas, coffees and the biscuit tin. But as with any faith, there are schisms and variants: there are those who perceive Tunnock's as the one true way, while others subscribe to a McVitie's Club or Penguin, a Twix, etc...and some heathens even prefer 'loose biscuits'!

What's your preferred bite at 'piece time'?

PS We're always up for a bit of 'sustenance sponsorship' if any manufacturers out there want to get behind the good work of the volunteers in the Boatyard! 😉

27/10/2026

Today we welcomed George Shields, Co-founder and Quality Director at Methil-based International Testing Services, into the boatyard. George was along to meet with Boats Club members and Museum staff and talk about non-destructive testing options for examining elements of White Wing's keel. George is planning to return with an ultrasound probe to examine the condition of the keel bolts, etc. We really do appreciate his support.

We are still hoping to also find someone who can assist us with assessing the condition of the keel's wood inside the steel shoe...so if you know anyone please message us!

26/10/2026

As we remove old caulking from between the carvel planks, we're packing them with old towels and soaking them with salt water in an effort to keep the planks from drying out.

This morning I thought the starboard aft section has a bit of a French 'tricolore' look! But maybe I'm just fed up of the grey weather in the East Neuk recently! 😄

22/10/2026

Today we fitted the port midships bulwark, the last piece of wood on the upper port side. There's still some way to go before we can think about getting 'White Wing' back in the water, including some further investigations of the keel and keelbolts. Given that they're pretty much hidden within an iron shoe, we'd love to connect with anyone who can carry out non-invasive/destructive testing...so if you're that person or company, please get in touch!

19/10/2026

A great project on the west coast!

15/10/2026

Bored of the old brown "kindling' notice? Thought so!

Kindling and blocks will be available this weekend from outside the main doors of the SFM Boatyard - opposite the new lifeboat station site - from 09.15 through to midday. Recommended donation of £5 per bag.

Support us in keeping The Scottish Fisheries Museum boats afloat!

14/10/2026

As well as final prep on the aft port bulwark - ahead of steaming and fixing in place - we've had a good tidy up in the boatyard today.

08/10/2026

Got a few hours to spare each week and interested in preserving Scotland's fishing heritage? If so, why not volunteer with the Scottish Fisheries Museum Boats Club? You don't need any particular skills - though those with engineering, seafaring or joinery skills will be particularly welcomed - as we will upskill you and/or find something that suits you.

If interested, you can contact us here on FB and we'll connect you with the Museum's Volunteer Coordinator. Prospective volunteers get to 'try before you buy'...so what are you waiting for?

03/10/2026

Kindling will be available every Saturday morning from now and throughout the winter. We also have some bags of small blocks...same recommended donation.

Address

Harbourhead, Anstruther, Fife, KY10 3AB
Wilmslow
SK95DG

Telephone

+447776473727

Website

https://www.scotfishmuseum.org/boats-club.php

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