Peter Kass still does it the old way—building lobster boats and yachts from wood, the way he was taught when he was just 17 ...
Despite the advent of modern fiberglass vessels, wooden boats remain popular for their durability in harsh saltwater ...
In 1947, a Norwegian explorer crossed the Pacific on a wooden boat to challenge theories about ancient migration.
The 33-year-old civil servant said he wanted to spend more time building wooden boats, although the costs made it a one-man job. Mr Semken said: "You spend so much time searching for faster boats ...
The latest hand-built wooden boats at the world-renowned Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis have been launched in the town’s historic harbour.