The Wooden Boat Stage Afloat

 

NEW For 2026!

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 – selected by the Wooden Boat Stage organisers Women in Boat Building, Wooden Boatbuilders’ Trade Association and Boat Building Academy.

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.

Double Century

Double Century is a beautifully restored Fairey Huntsman 31 powerboat built in 1971 by Fairey Marine on the River Hamble, owned by Nick Whittle.

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.