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WaterCraft MagazineFalmouth working boat book republished after three decades out of print 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 e
WaterCraft MagazineRegistration now open for the Semaine du Golfe du Morbihan 2027 Applications for registration for the 14 th 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 br
WaterCraft MagazineFrançois Vivier partners with Fyne Boat Kits to produce UK plans, kits and boats Two Vivier Seils under sail. Photograph: François Vivier 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 w
WaterCraft MagazineBoat Building Academy celebrates award win after ‘transformational’ five years Photograph: Boat Building Academy 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 p
WaterCraft MagazineIan Nicolson appointed MBE for services to sailing Photograph: Kathy Mansfield 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
WaterCraft MagazineJoin in with a Traditional Boatbuilding crafts day at Buckler’s Hard on Saturday 20 June Photograph: Buckler’s Hard 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 ship
WaterCraft MagazineCornish skiffs to gather for anniversary regatta to celebrate 75 years of the Cornwall Rowing Association by John Collings TAKING THE STRAIN: Competitors row their 15’ (4.6m) skiffs under the road and rail bridges at Saltash during a race from the 1960s. Photograph courtesy John Collings. Think fixed-seat rowing in Cornwall
WaterCraft MagazineWharram flagship catamaran ‘Spirit of Gaia’ returns to Cornwall Spirit of Gaia returns home. Photograph: Wharram Designs 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, wi
WaterCraft MagazineThames Traditional Boat Festival 2026 postponed The organisers of the Thames Traditional Boat Festival have announced that this year’s festival will be postponed and have issued the following statement:
WaterCraft MagazineThe Wooden Boat Stage returns in 2026 with an expanded presence following a standout debut year Photograph: Southampton International Boat Show 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 e
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