Colin Henwood is a boatbuilder with 40 years experience of building, restoring and caring for wooden boats on the Thames.

Concentrating on high quality craftsmanship the workshop can take boats up to 25ft in length.

In addition to boat building Colin is a fully insured marine surveyor and consultant specialising in wooden boats. As well as pre-purchase and insurance surveys, he is frequently commissioned to provide advice on all aspects of wooden boat ownership.

When time permits Colin writes for WaterCraft Magazine, runs practical courses at The Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis and at the Sylva Foundation Wood Centre where his workshop is based.