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The latest wooden boats built by students at the Boat Building Academy (BBA) in Lyme Regis were launched in the town’s historic harbour on Tuesday 4th June. Following BBA tradition, the boats were wheeled the short distance from the Academy to … Continued

British Marine has announced the launch of the brand-new ‘British Marine Apprentice of the Year’ award, set to be one of the many highlights at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show (13-22 September). This prestigious accolade seeks to celebrate the … Continued

On Friday, 17 May 2024, Musto will launch Evening the Keel, a new four-part docu-series spotlighting women competing in offshore sailing, in collaboration with World Sailing. Presented by Tracy Edwards MBE and joined by a host of international female sailors who … Continued

Registrations for the 2024 English Raid, taking place from 19-23 August, are now open. Based in Plymouth at the Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre, the programme includes day sails and passage races to Newton Ferrers, Cawsand and Saltash, as … Continued

Wind, Tide & Oar, a unique film exploring the art of ‘engineless sailing’, premieres in London at Royal Museums Greenwich on 23rd April, before embarking on a three-month sailing tour on Sea-Change Sailing Trust Thames sailing barge Blue Mermaid, crewed by young people. … Continued

The next Wharram gathering – or ‘Hui’ – is planned for 3-5 August 2024. This annual event brings together James Wharram Designs boats and boat people for a chance to sail, share stories and get to know different Wharram designs … Continued

The Wooden Boat Gathering is back! Following the success of the inaugural event in 2022, the Wooden Boatbuilders’ Trade Association once again presents three days of wooden boats, talks and tours from 28-30 June, hosted by the Windermere Jetty Museum. Windermere … Continued

To celebrate the 50th anniversary this year of the film of Arthur Ransome’s Swallows & Amazons, The Norfolk Heritage Fleet Trust at Hunter’s Yard is organising a family cruise in company on their historic vessels from 3-10 August, sailing the Norfolk waters of Coot Club and The … Continued

We were very sorry to hear the sad news that Iain Oughtred, the world-renowned boatbuilder and designer has died. His boats and designs have appeared in WaterCraft hundreds of times over the years, whether on the water at rallies, raids … Continued

WaterCraft is once again participating in Off Center Harbor’s Worldwide Classic Boat Show, all online from 16 February until 3 March. You can visit our ‘stand’ here: classicboatshow.com/listing/water-craft/   The show is entirely virtual, with over 1200 classic boats joined by festivals, … Continued