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.

When autumn leaves you wanting more, find it in the September/October WaterCraft mailed to subscribers from 15 August.

• SAIL CALEDONIA – Its locks and lochs have long tested sail-and-oar craft but what’s the future of the Scottish Raid, asks Kathy Mansfield:: Click to see

• MADE IN LOOE – In June, a wide variety of boats came to celebrate the boatbuilding history of the Cornish port; Cat Holman came too: Click to see

• WOODEN BOATS ON WINDERMERE –  Chairman Colin Henwood reflects on the Wooden Boatbuilders’ Trade Association’s second gathering: Click: Click to see

• BUILD YOUR OWN 13’6” (4.1m) CANOE – Simple boats are not always simple to build. Designer/builder Paul Gartside makes it easier: Click to see

• BUILDING ‘PEMMICAN’ – Wheelwright Andy Ball builds his first boat, Andrew Wolstenholme’s stylish Mallard sailing dinghy design: Click to see

• AS SILENT AS SAIL – And as satisfying in performance and appearance, Rob Brown chooses an electric pod drive for his Tela dayboat: Click to see

• THE SHOCK OF THE OLD ­– Moray MacPhail’s series on refining the old rigs for today’s leisure sailing compares and contrasts lug options: Click to see

• PLUS… 

Amateur boatbuilder Flemming Sorensen recycles timber and boat paint • Colin Cummings turns an old skiff into a sailing outrigger • Julian Wolfram has more guidelines for amateur dinghy designers  •  Ian Nicolson adds strength not weight to companion ladders • And in Grand Designs, Andrew Wolstenholme introduces his latest classically-styled electric launch.