Charlie Barr: part two of his life and times
We look at why Britain’s most successful AC skipper became the darling of the USA yacht clubs. Part two of two
Article, by Barry Pickthall,...
Thames Trad 2018
Memories of a heatwave summer... we were at the Thames Traditional Boat Festival in Henley
To audible sighs of relief, the hottest English summer on...
Remembering Theo Rye
Naval architect, yachting historian and CB technical editor Theo Rye, 1968-2016
The world of classic sailing and traditional yacht design lost one of its brightest stars...
Maldon Town Regatta 2023
It may have proved to be the last day of summer. A warm but light, then fading, wind brought many boats to a becalmed...
In at the deep end: Cathy McAleavey
Former Olympic sailor Cathy McAleavey swaps the helm for a boatbuilding apprenticeship.
It will come as no surprise to learn that the lady on board...
Manitou: John F Kennedy’s Yacht, Restored and Racing
We look back at JFK's yacht Manitou, her restoration and racing, and trace her star-spangled origins.
Olin Stephens' Design
The glittering twin scoops of Cannes Bay...
Tabarly Wins McIntyre Ocean Globe Race 2024
Breaking News…! Marie Tabarly, daughter of legend Éric Tabarly, and skipper of Pen Duick VI, crosses finish line for McIntyre Ocean Globe.
Tabarly Triumph
Just before...
Close Quarters with Jeff Rutherford
Jeff Rutherford, a hands-on proprietor who manages to be actively involved in every aspect of his boatbuilder projects, even with them being separated by...
Charlie Barr: part one of our series on the greatest British...
At the turn of the 20th century, one yachtsman was in a league of his own. In our exclusive three-parter, we look at Charlie...
Allegra Gucci Interview
Sailing the schooner Creole and the racing cutter Avel is a way of keeping her father's memory alive, as Classic Boat's Dan Houston found...
