Bringing the Wooden Boat Stage to life on the water, the Wooden Boat Stage Afloat will showcase a special collection of standout wooden boats with unique stories and outstanding craftsmanship for visitors to experience up close.
The 2026 Line-up
Gelyce
Gelyce was built by Camper & Nicholsons at Gosport in 1930. J-Class tender to Shamrock, beautifully restored with a stunning 175hp 1960’s Aluminium Rolls Royce engine. Gelyce team is organising trips onboard to raise funds for BBA and WiBB during the show.
Larry
1907 Gaff cutter owned by writer/illustrator Hannah Stowe, recently returned from summer adventure to the West Coast of Ireland, re-tracing a route made by 16th century seafarer, Gráinne, or Grace O’Malley.
Guide of Dunkirk
Commissioned in 1939 by the Girl Guides, but taken straight to Dunkirk by the Navy, ‘Guide of Dunkirk’ is a unique restoration project led by Abbey Boat Builder on the Norfolk Broads.
Apace 555
Wooden Offshore racing boat from 1970’s fame making a comeback in 2026. Dan Lee - the boatbuilder and boatbuilding influencer – is part of the team renovating and racing Apache 555 this summer. Dan is hosting a panel on the second Sunday on the Wooden Boat Stage, bringing together members from the original racing team.
