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.

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HOMEWARD BOUND • Leo Goolden’s seven-year restoration of Albert Strange’s Tally Ho is the most talked-about in history. Now she’s working her way back to Britain for a date with destiny

VELA CLASICA MENORCA • Storm slams fleet at Copa del Rey

THE OLD GAFFERS EASTCOASTER • Good old-fashioned fun out east

2026 Richard Mille Cup to take place on the Clyde

Thousands flock to see classics in central London

EAST ENDER • Like all old boats, Gudgeon has changed a bit over the years. Unlike most, she’s grown 6ft longer too

Uncharted waters for British treasure

When ‘campers’ went racing

Adrian Morgan • Sailing for ‘fun’

A BOAT FOR MADMEN • The Madmen-inspired restoration of this Chris Craft Commander was not subtle. But it was big… and clever

THE ACCIDENTAL DESIGNER • Following a few days with the racing great, Barry Pickthall charts Dick Carter’s story and celebrates his designs

LIFE’S A BRISE • Jolie Brise’s official historian Clare McComb is more used to celebrating the famous boat from afar. As part of the Royal Ocean Racing Club centenary, she stepped aboard for a sail, and re-established a century-old family link.

TAKING A PUNT OR TWO • A couple of issues ago, we pitted Folkboat against Vertue. This time, it’s a battle of the generations in boat terms, as old Falmouth quay punt takes on new. The only question is: will the new boss be the same as the old one?

LAYING UP • It’s one of the two annual moments when a boat owner feels most sharply the rhythm of the seaons. Never mind though – let’s get it done!

SURVEY PREP • Surveying might be the dull overture to buying or selling a boat – the happiest day of your life whichever side you’re on – but it needs to be done right

Lies and rot • Never let the truth ruin a good yarn

SPIRIT OF TRADITION • Spirit of tradition yachts are like buses; you wait a while for one, then a few come along at once. Two big builds are coming out of Maine, built within a few miles of one another, one just launched and another about to be. And we hold our breath in anticipation of a new design from that venerable Cornish builder Rustler…

Cox’s state-of-the-art workshop

New expedition dinghy

When two tribes go to war

Fastest clinker dinghy ever?

Drascombe and Character Boats join hands

PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE • At 65 years old, Brooklin can celebrate its planked past while getting on with the future of wooden construction

Boatbuilder’s Notes

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