Founded in 1997 by Pete Greenfield, previously editor of Classic Boat and The Boatman, WaterCraft magazine is an independent international bi-monthly. It’s aimed at the boat enthusiasts who want to do it, not dream about it, presenting appealing boat designs from around the world and practical articles about all aspects of boatbuilding, in the boatyard and in the backyard. WaterCraft regularly features wooden boats and ‘green’ boats, with plans for home boatbuilders in every issue. WaterCraft looks at tradition for information, not replication and to the future for inspiration and innovation.

In the northern hemisphere it’s the start of the dry season – for boats. A good time to wait in the workshop for the November/December WaterCraft, hot off the press to subscribers from 18 October

• LE WEEKEND AT SKOL AR MOR – Boatbuilder Colin Henwood picks the perfect time to visit the Breton boatbuilding school: Launch Day. Click to see

• CELTIC ODYSSEY – An old fishing lugger flies the flag for Cornwall as she sails to Scotland for new masts; Cat Holman has the story: Click to see

• BUILD YOUR OWN 15’ (4.6m) OUTBOARD SKIFF – Designer Paul Gartside has a ‘wholesome’ build for all the teenagers amongst us: Click to see

• BUILDING A CLINKER DINGHY… the traditional way, amateur Peter Robinson begins ‘timbering out’ – fitting steambent oak frames:: Click to see

• FOGGY DEW MEETS ‘MISTY’ – Rocking horse maker Tony Dew cannot resist a 1960s clinker classic, a 21’ (6.4m) Finesse cruising yacht: Click to see

• A WINTER’S TALE – A workshop project for the ‘dry season’: Ian Waddell drives down from Scotland to rescue a 1910 Thames sailing skiff: Click to see

• AN ADVENTURE IN BOAT KIT DESIGN ­– John C Harris of Chesapeake Light Craft recreates a 12th century Gislinge Boat in clinker plywood: Click to see

• PLUS… 

Paul Fisher of Selway-Fisher Design introduces ‘Grace Hanwar’, a schooner-rigged open boat for adventure • Straight talking: Moray MacPhail on carbon spars for little luggers • Naval architect Ian Nicolson recalls the simplest of engine installations • Cat Holman tests the ‘lightest lifejacket’ • In ‘Join The Club’, we welcome the Amateur Yacht Research Society • And ‘Beautiful Peagreen Boats’ announces a rare WaterCraft part-time job opportunity.