In our May/June 2008 issue…  

IF YOU CAN’T RIDE TWO HORSES AT ONCE, YOU SHOULDN’T HAVE JOINED THE CIRCUS…
the politicians say. There’s also quite a bit of two-horse-riding going on in the May/June issue of Water Craft. For example…

WANT TO BUILD A 12’ (3.66m) SAILING DINGHY FROM A PRE-CUT PLYWOOD KIT?
We review not one but two new entries into the growing kit boat market. Judy Brickhill sails the new CORMORANT, Seashell Boats’ re-think of the old Cornish Crabbers catboat and Alice Driscoll trips the light fantastic in the super TROUPER from Swallow Boats.

EVER WONDERED HOW PROFESSIONAL WOODEN BOATBUILDERS DO STRIP PLANKING?
We have the answer… twice over. Down in Dorset, Dick Phillips starts planking a custom-built version of Nigel Irens’ iconic 28’ (8.5m) ROXANE, while up in the Lake District, Phil Swift is stripping – look away now, ladies – his own 16’ (4.9m) SHILLING.

DO YOU HAVE A TASTE FOR RESTORATION DRAMAS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ATLANTIC?
On the Chesapeake, Ian Scott reflects on the enduring appeal of America’s ANTIQUE & CLASSIC BOAT SHOWS and over here, John Castell admires James Palmer’s superb restoration of the 27’ (8.2m) KESTREL, built Cowes 1891 which he bought for just £1.

ALL THIS AND WHAT KATHY MANSFIELD DID LAST SUMMER WITH THE MORAY FLOTILLA

AND NOT FORGETTING OUR REGULAR FEATURES: Boatbuilding tips from the WATER CRAFT WORKSHOP; gear and gizmos, books and tools in REVIEWS; a new electric launch in GRAND DESIGNS; the penulitimate episode of DESIGN YOUR OWN BOAT (though Ian Nicolson has a new series to follow); JOIN THE CLUB; PEAGREEN BOATS….

PLUS OUR PREVIEW OF THE BEALE PARK THAMES BOAT SHOW

LOOK FOR WATER CRAFT no 69 ON SALE IN GOOD NEWSAGENTS FROM 24 APRIL – OR BETTER STILL, GET TWO

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