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Last week marked the 244th anniversary of the launch of Admiral Nelson’s favourite ship, HMS Agamemnon. Affectionately known as ‘Eggs and Bacon’, HMS Agamemnon was built at Buckler’s Hard in Hampshire, UK from 2000 oaks and launched there on 10th April 1781. The 64-gun ship … Continued
Wind, Tide & Oar, Huw Wahl’s compelling exploration of engineless sailing, is set for release in the UK and Ireland on Friday 25th April. Shot on analogue film over three years, the film delves into the experiences of those who travel … Continued
Last Friday 28 February saw the launch of the Italian Boatbuilders Tour on the Women in Boatbuilding YouTube channel. The work of writer and filmmaker Annie Means, in collaboration with Italian boatbuilder Gaia Brojanigo, the series will roll out over the … Continued
Looe’s Lugger Regatta returns this July – and it promises to be bigger and better than ever before. After the Covid-enforced hiatus, the 2023 reunion of famous old fishing boats attracted a slightly disappointing entry, partly because the most suitable … Continued
The Worldwide Classic Boat Show takes place again this year, all online from 14 February to 2 March. Presented by Off Center Harbor, the show is entirely virtual, with over 1200 boats and daily live presentations lined up for the … Continued
Tasmania’s largest free event and the largest celebration of wooden boats and maritime culture in the Southern Hemisphere will set sail this weekend, from Friday, February 7, to Monday, February 10, 2025. Over four days, Hobart’s waterfront will reach its fullest potential … Continued
The tenth edition of “Tra Legno e Acqua” (‘Between Wood and Water’), the annual Italian national conference on vintage, historic and traditional boats organized by the Fondazione Officine dell’Acqua and AVEV, Associazione Vele d’Epoca Verbano, concluded on Saturday 25 January … Continued
The Dinghy Cruising Association (DCA) is marking its 70th birthday at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show as membership hits a new record. A giant birthday cake will be cut at the DCA stand (Stand 280) at 2.30pm on Saturday, February … Continued
Eyemouth Marine Ltd, a historic commercial boatyard located in Eyemouth harbour on Scotland’s south-east coast, has announced the launch of its inaugural training initiative, the “Viking Project: Reviving the Stroma Yole – Building Green Entrepreneurs through Heritage Restoration.” This innovative … Continued
Online boat builder Dan Lee is stepping out from behind the camera to teach a two-week face-to-face skiff building course at the Boat Building Academy (BBA). Dan has developed a global following since taking his passion for pairing modern technology … Continued