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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Classic Boat

STRANGE OVERTONES • “I cannot imagine a finer piece of work” was Harrison Butler’s reaction to the Albert Strange yacht Venture a century ago. But he hadn’t seen her successor… Charm

Les Voiles at 20

Great eights

Tell Tales

EIGHTH WONDER • Built to conquer the world at Olympics that never happened, Anne Sophie has since shown her true colours as one of the fastest classic 8-Ms in the world

Saleroom

Boats that don’t age • It’s just a shame the owners do…

THE NOMINEES • Our shortlist of the year’s best restorations, new vessels and more – ready to cast your votes?

DIZZY MISS QUIZZY • Quisisana was a stock build from Thonycroft in 1927. Now, after a complete rebuild, she’s anything but stock

A night off Deadman’s Island • An eerie light, a gale, a dragging anchor and the aura of death all around… this is not Saint-Tropez

PASSAGEWAYS OF POWER • Second in social status only to the squadron, the Royal Thames attracted benevolent movers and shakers who helped define the sport of sailing

VARNISH – THE TRUTH • Experts reveal their go-to methods plus there is a DIY guide to ensure you get to the finish line

Anchors and rum • Not a great mixer…

MODERN CLASSICS • New Spirit of Tradition and traditional builds

Craftsmanship • Yard News

STILL POINT IN A TURNING WORLD • Not much changes at Alan Staley, which is part of the charm; and a sign they got it right in the first place

Boatbuilder’s Notes

Traditional Tools By Robin Gates

Letters

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