Falmadair was originally set up to work with Comunn Eachdraidh Nis Ness Historical Society to look after Jubilee after her first renovation by John Murdo Macleod in the late 1970s. Her keel was laid by his father, John Finlay Macleod in 1935, so it takes a constant programme of renewal to keep her sailing. Last year, Stornoway Port Authority generously provided hard standing space at the north end of the harbour for essential repairs to be carried out. 

We hired the shiny new harbour crane, and cleaned up the boat ready for surgery. Boatbuilder Henry Macleod, who begun his training at Goat Island, replaced a frame while club members John Mitchell and Charlie Green repaired some localised damaged parts. She was painted up ready to take part in SPA's harbour open day. She also took part in several filming engagements. Corporate memberships which enable her use in such programmes have been a key means of paying for materials, berthing and lifting costs over the last few years. We would be very happy to work  with any local businesses that wish to support the club in this way. 

We have several other boats: An Suilair, Broadbay and Callicvol, see The Boats tab for more details. A newly renovated half sgoth, Callicvol was relaunched three years ago.