Classic Boat May 2025 Sample

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P-CLASS REVIVAL

MIND YOUR

The J-Class has been central to the legend of classic yachts from the start, but their smaller sisters, the Ps and Qs, are on the rise in a big way these days

Ps AND Qs

FIRST NATION FUSION

Inspired by an aboriginal mix of styles and boatbuilding philosophies, Nootka is a self-built, own-design combination of materials and techniques stretching from British Columbia to Ancient Greece

WORDS AND PHOTOS NIC COMPTON

SERVICE HISTORY

The fascinating story behind four major refits on the world’s sole surviving 23-M yacht

WORDS NIGEL SHARP

MOTHER SHIP

Perhaps the oldest motor yacht of this size and originality left in the world, Madiz has 120 years of continuous service and more to give

WORDS WILLIAM COLLIER IMAGES GL WATSON/SCOTTISH YACHTING ARCHIVES

HEAVENLY HEBRIDES

An early season voyage from Chichester to the Western Isles eventually took two wonderful years to complete

WORDS AND PHOTOS BARRY PICKTHALL

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