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“It is a fact that shallow water begets character and creativity in boat design”, writes designer Paul Gartside, as he brings us plans for a 16’ (4.9m) scow sloop – the perfect size and scope for a winter home build. … Continued

“Give a wooden boatbuilder a workspace and they’ll fill it with activity. Beautiful wooden boats, tools and skills old and new and above all, energy.” If you want a job done well, ask a wooden boatbuilder to do it, explains … Continued

“The 40th anniversary of the iconic Douarnenez Festival: I really could not miss it.” Photographer Kathy Mansfield returns to the great French festival of traditional boats and boatbuilding which has inspired so many others, since Bernard and Michèle Cadoret launched the … Continued

Four leading UK wooden boat adventure providers will take part in a special panel at Southampton Boat Show on the Wooden Boat Stage, at 1500 this Sunday 20 September. Sailing holidays are not just for experienced sailors. A new generation … Continued

A much-loved Barrow lifeboat has arrived at Windermere Jetty Museum for vital conservation work, bringing together the expertise of two of Cumbria’s maritime heritage collections. Herbert Leigh served at Barrow’s RNLI station for 30 years, from 1951 to 1982. During that time, … Continued

After more than 30 years out of publication, The History of the Falmouth Working Boats, the definitive history of the Cornish oyster fleet by Alun Davies, has been revised and updated and is now available as a digital edition. It took … Continued

Applications for registration for the 14th edition of the Semaine du Golfe du Morbihan, taking place from 3-9 May 2027, are now open. Held every two years, this major French and international maritime heritage event brings together sailors, enthusiasts and experts … Continued

French designer François Vivier has announced Fyne Boat Kits as his new UK agent. Fyne Boat Kits will offer the Vivier Boat range of kits and plans in the UK, as well as ready-built boats.  The announcement comes following Alec … Continued

Will Reed, Director and Trustee of the Boat Building Academy (BBA), said that winning Business of the Year in British Marine’s 2026 Boatbuilders Sector awards has come at a significant point in the evolution of the college. Speaking after receiving the award … Continued

Congratulations to Ian Nicolson C.Eng FRINA Hon. MIIMS, who – 81 years since leaving school early to start a yacht design apprenticeship – has been appointed MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to sailing. Ian, who has contributed … Continued