Classic Boat

Admire the world's most beautiful boats, brought to life through breath-taking photography. Classic Boat offers a unique blend of yacht reviews, seamanship and restoration features, history and design columns, practical advice and coverage of the leading international regattas and events. Whether your interest lies in working on restoration projects or sailing in classic regattas; whether you're a wooden boat owner or simply an admirer of traditional marine workmanship, Classic Boat will have something for you.

IF IT AIN’T BROKE…

Classic Boat

FAMILY FORTUNES • Nerissa, a family boat for 28 years, and still producing respectable results

Light air affair

Tell Tales

WEE BRITANNIA • The lines of the Alexander Richardson-designed yacht Elrhuna were based on those of Britannia

Saleroom

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The penniless saviours • Raise a glass to the dreamers who failed

The gold dust man • He’s been behind more Panerai series victories than anyone else. Now, yacht skipper Jonathan Greenwood has formed a new club and a new circuit for the Med. Meet the president and co-founder of the Vintage and Classic Yacht Club

RESEARCHING A LEGEND • What do you do to prevent the legacy of a great man slipping quietly into the footnotes of history? Why, write a biography of course…

A round-up Of the latest BOOKS • The latest releases in the world of nautical publishing are as eclectic as ever, from the memoirs of a marine engineer to art, travel, history – even some sailing!

WOMEN IN BOATBUILDING • More and more women are finding the confidence to enter the very male world of boatbuilding

TOP 10 BOATS AROUND 30FT • A look at some of the new classics in the popular 30ft size range

NEXT GENERATION • The new Down East-style launch from East Passage Boatwrights sits at the crossroads of traditional craftsmanship and modern demands

THE ASHES • Going to sea to scatter the ashes of the dead is not as simple as you might imagine

Yard News

THE ITALIAN WAY • Federico Nardi reveals Italy’s hidden gem of a boatyard

Boatbuilder’s Notes

DEAN TAPE MEASURE

Letters • LETTER OF THE MONTH SUPPORTED BY OLD PULTENEY WHISKY

It’s the taking part that counts • At the annual Maldon Regatta, even Dave Selby can win a prize… but not for sailing