Brian Nobbs Cornish Pilot Gig Builder
Brian served a traditional apprenticeship as a shipwright in London shipyards. During the 1980's, Brian, his wife Ginette and their young daughters moved to a smallholding close to the Devon Cornwall border. Here, Brian set up a professional woodworking business and thus Crossgreen Woodworks came into being. For many years Brian and his skilled team have been producing quality kitchens and bespoke furniture for local and national customers. The products and skills of Crossgreen Woodworks are highly valued and many customers return time and time again for that special piece of furniture.
For several years, Brian has been an avid follower of Cornish Pilot Gig Racing, particularly on the Isles of Scilly. It has been an ambition, associated with his skills and great interest in gig racing, to return to his work roots and build traditional pilot gigs. This ambition was realised in 2004, when the pilot gig "Ginette" was built and completed just in time for the World Pilot Gig Championships on the Sciliy Isles. Since then she has been crewed, with considerable success, by the Tamar & Tavy Gig Club, much to the delight of Brian and all concerned.
In 2006, the "Iron Maid" was completed and took part in the "World Pilot Gig Championships" crewed by a team from St Martins, Isles of Scilly.
2008 saw the completion of "Tamar" to provide Tamar & Tavy with their second boat.
Gig Clubs, please note: We undertake repairs and refurbishments
- Does your boat need skilled and experienced attention?
- Repairs and refurbishments expertly undertaken.
Give Brian a call to discuss your requirements on 01566 784 677
For further information:
If you, or your club, are interested in having a pilot gig built to race please contact:
Tel: +44 (0)1566 784 677 | email: info@pilot-gig-builder.co.uk