Remarkable People who have done remarkable things... Sonya Rigaud-Barret reviews our newest exhibiti
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The Classic Boat Museum is proud to be part of ‘Isle of Wight Hidden Heroes’, a new initiative supported by Arts Council England. ‘Isle of W


Land Rover BAR’s America’s Cup test boat ‘T1’ berths for the final time at the Classic Boat Museum i
Land Rover BAR, the British America’s Cup Challenger and team to bring the Cup home, have donated their first test boat ‘T1 a foiling AC45 c

The Isle of Wight Classic Boat Museum receives National Lottery support for its WW1 centenary exhibi
The Classic Boat Museum, in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, has received £10,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for “WW1 Isle of Innovatio


At 50mph she really does give you the...
...COLLIWOBBLE arrives at the museum A recent arrival on our powerboat scene is small - but powerful. Colliwobble is a 1962 Class B...


Coweslip on display with the Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh
We are very pleased to report that Coweslip, is now on display alongside the Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh. The 15 foot, two-person...

It's Local Giving's 'grow your tenner day' again on October 17th...
... and we need your help to project the right image at the New Boat Yard in West Cowes Dear Friends, The Classic Boat museum’s new Boat...


Generosity and hard work has guaranteed a new exciting future for the Classic Boat museum in Cowes
The new West Cowes site is ready for a sneak preview for volunteers, friends, and supporters on Saturday 28th October 11am–3pm After...


The Cowes Classic Boat Museum exhibits at 'A Celebration of Culture' in Winchester
Date: Saturday 14th October 2017 Venue: The Great Hall, Winchester Entry: Free More information: Calendar of events This event in...


Uffa Fox - In a 'mess' dress
Rosemary Joy was very pleased to be able to buy, at the annual Cowes Week auction, Uffa Fox's orginal mess dress that he wore at the...


SONNY LEVI - The Classic Boat Museum celebrates his life and work.
Sonny Levi (9 September 1926 – 12 November 2016) Renato "Sonny" Levi (9 September 1926 – 12 November 2016) was an English, (of Italian...
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