Goretti: The Hand-Carved Driftwood Whale of Long Rock

“Finding a piece like Goretti isn’t down to luck; it’s a conversation with the coast that has taken years to learn. To find the best hand-carved driftwood whale timber, you have to understand

the ‘secret traps’ of the Penzance shoreline

. Nestled between Long Rock and Marazion, the massive granite sea defences act as a giant sieve for the Atlantic. After a heavy gale and a spring tide, these rocks ‘load’ with salt-soaked timber, and if you’re there at just the right moment—with

St Michael’s Mount watching over the bay—you might just find a vigilant eye staring back at you from the crevices.”