EDITORIAL - Peter Cook reports on the 5th International Wooden Boat Show at Greenwich.
ALASKA TO WINDSOR - Robin Gates relaxes for a day on the river with a beautiful old lady.
MESSING ABOUT ON THE RIVER - Patches of sunlight dappling the river bank and filtering in through the boatbuilder's door introduce Robert Fannin to the gentle world of the pole and the punt.
GAUNTLETS - Jim Hazel brings us the history of a range of double-enders which is more than 50 years old.
THE DUTCH CONNECTION - Tun Ellis ships with the Fisher fleet and crosses the North Sea to report upon their annual rally as they go Dutch.
BOWS ON - The clipper bow lost favour to the spoon bow at the turn of the century. Stephen Mann has the story.
TRADITIONAL SEAMANSHIP - Part 5. John Mellor looks at some ofthe running rigging specific to traditional working craft.
BOOKSHELF - Pictorial and practical, our panel offers a wide choice for the ship's library.
AGONY - Readers pose the problems and readers find the answers.
CORRESPONDENCE - You come up with the problems and others find the answers.
CALENDAR - In a busy season it's important to be selective. Our calendar will help you plan the weeks ahead.
IRENE VIII - A classic 10 Metre opens up the cruising off the Estonian coast. Robin Gates went with her and fell in love with an older woman.
TELL TALES - Adix slips into drydock, masts and all; Colin Mudie designs a mini barquentine; and there's news from the colonies.
SOURCES - Plug that hole and turn up the heat to boost the cure. For 'apres sail' there is some not-so-traditional gear.
RETURN OF THE RIVA - Fire from the sky almost wrote the Phoenix off, but Stephen Potter saw the possibilities...
SHOTLEY POINT REGATTA - Traditional craft of all types racing or just on show. Greg Jones was there with the OGA fleet.
ALPHA - Peter Rolt tells of the restoration of this Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter now in the charter business.
MARITIME CARICATURES - James Taylor reviews a form of humorous and satirical art that flourished throughout the great days of sail.
CHARTER & BROKERAGE - What's on offer in the world of traditional craft for sale or hire.
MARINE DIRECTORY - Boatbuilders, sailmakers, chandlery, services and materials; our regular advertisement guide.

FRONT COVER - Willow, the beautifully finished winner of our Wooden Boat Competition. Photograph: Greg Jones.