The Picarooner vessel is unique to Clovelly but there remain just two. ‘Picarooner’ was once a Spanish insult, meaning ‘a rogue or rascal stealing a march’, because the vessel, with its shallow draft, rounded bilges and high transom, could get out to sea faster and return earlier on the tide and thus steal a march on the bigger boats in the pursuit of sweet Clovelly herrings. 

Falmouth Marine College students are building a replica of Clovelly Picarooner, the Little Mary, which will be launched in 2008.

Rag Rugging demonstration by Deborah Hastings at Fisherman’s Cottage. 

The craft is an old one.  It developed out of the need to make cottagers’ homes more comfortable, as the floors were frequently beaten earth and warm insulation was needed. 

The current need to recycle and re-use resources is not new, as rag rugging utilised potato sacks and old clothing to make serviceable rugs for the home.

"Yellow Sunflowers and Turquoise Skies".  Dimensions 8ft x 8ft.

Deborah Hasting’s interest in textiles originated from an early age with her parents and grandparents all participating in the craft.  Her inspiration for many designs comes from the Devon landscape and skies.  As a garden designer, Deborah draws on her understanding of shape, colour and texture to guide her designs.