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.

THE BUSINESS OF REMEMBERING

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RIDER ON THE STORM • Racing a three-masted topsail schooner in high winds is no joke, but taking the win in class at Voiles de Saint-Tropez made it really special, as her skipper tells

Race with the Tall Ships Youth Trust

THE CLASSIC YEAR AHEAD • Events and boats that will shape the classic boat world in 2023

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THE NOMINEES • Our shortlist of the year’s best restorations, new vessels and more – which gets your vote?

Saleroom

Objects of desire

BOSUN’S BAG • PRACTICAL TIPS FOR THE TRADITIONAL BOATER

TRADITION WITH A TWIST • John Levell’s labour of love – Alka B – is arguably the ideal compromise of hi-tech and tradition… but where’s the gaff rig?

SMACK IN TIME • A cruise in the wake of Erskine Childers, the author of Riddle of the Sands, sailor and revolutionary executed a century ago

HUMBLE HERO • In the first of a two-part series, we look at the life and legacy of yacht designer Alfred Mylne

KEELS AND WHEELS • Corrado Lopresto is famous for his collection of Italian number-one and prototype cars – fewer know of his classic motor yacht, Thelas

SPAR SHOP • A look at trends and advances in spar making in the classic boat sector

CAPTAINS COURAGEOUS • A novel take on sailing American schooners with tips on gaining that extra bit of speed

Getting afloat

Craftsmanship

OLD BOATS, NEW IDEAS • Dan Lee is part of a new generation of boatbuilder with fresh ideas

Boatbuilder’s Notes

FRENCH DRAWKNIFE

Letters • LETTER OF THE MONTH SUPPORTED BY OLD PULTENEY WHISKY

Next month

Sacred Cowes • Cowes Harbour Commission has maintained order for 125 years, says Martin Nott