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.

GROWN BENDS AND FAST BOATS

Classic Boat

SWEDISH ROSE • At her launch in 1894, Bel’Rose changed Swedish sailing forever. Now, her owner of 44 years has had her rebuilt, in strictly traditional style

Tall Ships for Falmouth 2021

GIVE A SUBSCRIPTION THIS CHRISTMAS • THE PERFECT GIFT FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Winners • THE NATIONAL HISTORIC SHIPS PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

SYDNEY HARBOUR 18 FOOTERS • The Sydney 18s were among the most radical racing dinghies in the world in their heyday. These days, they still are

Saleroom

Objects of desire

The joys of coarse racing • A record year for Loch Broom SC and its Flying Fifteens

FROM TRIUMPH TO DISASTER AND BACK • She was designed to race hard in 1913, but 101 years later, almost sank after a calamitous collision. Today, Mosquito is back and racing again

One Ton Cup 1913

F0R WHOM THE BOAT CALLS • A replica of Hemingway’s fishing boat Pilar has put to sea and will soon enter line production, bringing a legend back to life

Got the T-shirt • From navy pilot to yacht designer to Squadron commodore to company boss… it’s all in a life’s work to Peter Nicholson

THE FLOATING TEMPLES OF BALI • The Selerek are possibly the world’s most spectacular traditional fishing craft. But few people see them or even know they exist

10 YACHTS AND DAY BOATS UNDER 23FT • Last time, it was the turn of dinghies up to 16ft. This time, we go up to 23ft with the trailer sailers. At this size, you get day boats, weekenders… even a smattering of small yachts

Getting afloat

AFFORDABLE C LASSIC Elizabethan 29

Yard News

FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH • Cox’s Boatyard on the Broads was revitalised a quarter of a century ago and it hasn’t looked back

Boatbuilder’s Notes

DRAWER BOTTOM PLANE

Letters • LETTER OF THE MONTH SUPPORTED

Next month

It’s Howard’s Way… not Martin’s way • Martin Black recalls a rare win, uncelebrated; and a chance at fame, unrequited