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What do traditional Portuguese fishing boats launched by oxen, a planing houseboat with top speeds of 40 knots and WaterCraft magazine have in common? We’re all at the Worldwide Classic Boat Show, open from today until Sunday 27th February…

BoatLife Live 2022, the brand new four-day boat show, opens its doors to visitors today at the NEC Birmingham. Ocean racer and solo sailor Pip Hare will officially open the event, which will see boats and marine brands exhibiting across … Continued

Will this finally be the year of the festival? Will this summer see us brushing up on our shanties or checking those tides for the Chenal du Four? So many festivals and events have been postponed or cancelled over the … Continued

We are so sad to hear the news about James Wharram. Our thoughts are with Hanneke and family. Hanneke has written some words about James, which we have shared below. What an incredible man and an extraordinary life. “We are … Continued

It’s time to pore over those summer sailing photos… The 2021 OGA Photographic Competition is now open! The categories are: Sailing Gaffers Photographs of gaffers in any situation: at work, rest or in repair. The photograph can be of one … Continued

Seven boats have been launched at Skol ar Mor wooden boatbuilding school in France this summer, built by students on the school’s 1 year and 2 year courses. From the 1 year course: From the 2 year course: Photographs: Skol … Continued

We’re happy to report two Electric Boat Association (EBA) events took place in the UK last month. In England, on the Upper Thames at Lechlade, five boats and several more EBA members gathered in glorious sunshine for a two-day meeting, … Continued

What better way to start the day than by launching boats on the early morning tide? Built by students on the 40 week boatbuilding course at the Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis, the sun was out as five boats … Continued

New from Swallow Yachts and making its world debut at the Southampton Boat Show is….well, it’s not what you might expect. Known for their range of classic style daysailers designed and built using modern methods, their latest boat has taken … Continued

When the gates open for the Southampton International Boat Show on Friday, head straight for the Wooden Boatbuilders Trade Association stand (HO40), for some of the finest examples of boatbuilding – not to mention boatbuilders! – you’ll see at the … Continued