READY FOR THE SEASON?
If your wooden boat isn't, there's a member of the WBTA keen to get you afloat.
See the full list of the Wooden Boatbuilders Trade Association at:
www.wbta.co.uk
The Shilling
WOODEN BOATBUILDERS TRADE ASSOCIATION
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READY FOR THE SEASON?
If your wooden boat isn't, there's a member of the WBTA keen to get you afloat.
The Shilling
See the full list of the Wooden Boatbuilders Trade Association at:
www.wbta.co.uk
WOODEN BOATBUILDERS TRADE ASSOCIATION
WATER CRAFT contents W176 March/April 2026 Lifeboats
9 The Gribble In the Gweek Mid-Winter.
10 125 Years Later Joanna Wolstenholme joins the Cam Sailing Club for the anniversary of their first small boat race.
16 The Gaffers Return Built in the 19th century to withstand the worst of Cornish storms, Polperro Gaffers have sailed the world over many times John Collings looks forward to their planned reunion
20 The Neiden River Boat On the Kola peninsula in Norwegian Samiland, boatbuilder Jon Seal finds a rich boatbuilding heritage.
24 Launching People & Boats at Lyme Regis Boatbuilding teacher Geoff Bowker celebrates the successful builds by BBA students at December's Launch Day.
28 Build Your Own 29'6" (9m) Cruising Gaffer It's not just owners and builders who take pride in a beautifully built boat, there's also a special satisfaction for the designer, writes Paul Gartside.
36 A Primer for Painters Of wooden boats new and old from master boatbuilder, Colin Henwood.
39 How I bought My Old Boat Back 2 Dr Les Gornall completes the restoration of Corribee Number One, a survivor from the golden age of affordable cruisers.
44 The Shock of the Old Moray MacPhail advises on gaff sails and how to tame them.
47 Winging It! Colin Cumming turns an everyday kayak into a potentially exciting outrigger.
50 Grand Designs Andrew Wolstenholme, known for his sensitive interpretations of classic styles, recalls a favourite River Cruiser.
54 Design Your Own Boat lan Nicolson C.Eng FRINA asks the question: Are you sitting comfortably?
56 Join The Club Beverley Yates of the East Coast Gaffers looks forward to the season.
58 Beautiful Peagreen Boats You probably spotted it but we didn't. And during Cornwall's Great Gale, the editor's own reflections by candlelight.
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