DESIGNING BOATS • BUILDING BOATS • USING BOATS
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
Following this week’s traditional carpentry course, which saw 13 students successfully construct three large wooden ship capstans and a traditional sheerlegs lifting device, these historic shipyard machines will be demonstrated in action at the historic village of Buckler’s Hard on … Continued
by John Collings Think fixed-seat rowing in Cornwall and the Pilot Gigs immediately spring to mind. But what is not widely appreciated is the fact that the wave of enthusiasm for the gigs was triggered by the all-encompassing success of … Continued
34 years after her launch, Wharram Designs flagship Spirit of Gaia has returned to Cornwall, arriving back in Falmouth this week after a lively Biscay crossing, with her co-designer and builder Hanneke Boon at the helm. The 63’ (19.2m) Pahi catamaran is … Continued
The organisers of the Thames Traditional Boat Festival have announced that this year’s festival will be postponed and have issued the following statement:
The Southampton International Boat Show, taking place from 18 – 27 September, has announced it will unveil a significantly expanded Wooden Boat Stage in 2026, creating an even bigger platform to celebrate, showcase and support the future of wooden boatbuilding … Continued