The Wooden Boat Stage

 Bringing together the UK’s leading wooden boatbuilding organisations for inspiring talks, demos, and workshops.

The new stage is a collaboration between the Wooden Boatbuilders’ Trade Association (WBTA), the Boat Building Academy (BBA), and Women in Boatbuilding (WIBB) — three organisations at the forefront of keeping traditional skills relevant, accessible, and inspiring the next generation.

Located beside the main entrance of the show in the new Explore Boating area of the show, the Wooden Boat Stage will bring the art of boatbuilding to life, showcasing both traditional craftsmanship and modern techniques. Watch live demonstrations of carving, steam bending, oar and paddle making, epoxy work, knotting, and rigging. Alongside these skills in action, enjoy a vibrant programme of panel discussions, author talks, live music, short films, and workshops — all created to educate, inspire, and encourage you to get hands-on.

The Schedule

New additions being confirmed each week – schedule is subject to change.