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Wooden Ships international traditional and classic boat sales bring together buyers and sellers interested in classic wooden boats. When you purchase a classic yacht from Wooden Ships yacht brokers, you acquire a vessel and a piece of history. We will work with you to find the perfect boat and provide expert advice on every aspect of the purchase process.

We hope you find something to your liking amongst our selection of timeless classic yachts for sale – many people feel there is something special about being a classic yacht owner. Having a traditional wooden boat can give you nostalgia and bring back memories of a simpler time. They are beautiful to look at, and they are fun to sail.

If you can’t find your dream classic sailing boat on our site, please contact us to discuss your needs further. It might be that we have something you didn’t know you wanted! Our small expert team of yacht brokers will guide you through every stage of the journey.

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Wooden Ships is a brokerage firm with 50 years of specialist expertise in selling classic and traditional boats. Classic boats have been at the core of everything we do.

Nothing compares to the craftsmanship and beauty of a classic yacht, and ownership of one entails an appreciation of a piece of maritime history. Take a closer look at our collection of classic motor yachts for sale and classic sailing yachts for sale , catering to every boating enthusiast.

Classic yachts can be either power or sailing; owning one has several benefits.

Benefits of owning a classic boat

-The unique design and construction make them stand out from the crowd .

-These vessels can last for generations with proper care.

-Traditional classic boats have a certain charm and elegance that is unmatched by any other.

What is a classic yacht?

The term classic yacht can be subjective, and there are many opinions and  definitions in the sailing community . Still, it allows us to enjoy and appreciate the world’s most beautiful boats built over centuries by classic designers like William Fife, Alan Buchanan and Charles Nicholson. Some classic sailing yachts have great racing prowess, whilst others represent design milestones. The term also encompasses many wooden vessel types, including gaff cutter and Bermudan rigs, cruising yachts, river launches and gentleman’s motor yachts. 

There are many classic yacht designs, and each type has unique characteristics. So whether you are looking for a fast racing boat or a leisurely cruiser, there is undoubtedly a classic boat that meets your needs.

While classic yacht owners proudly maintain their boats in traditional style, many have also been brought up-to-date with modern comforts, including plush interiors and state-of-the-art navigation systems. For the competitive among you, owning a classic boat is an excellent opportunity to compete on the international regatta circuit. So whether you’re buying a traditional sailing boat strictly for cruising or racing the regatta circuit, you enter an exclusive club of true sailing enthusiasts with classic boat ownership.

Classic boats for sale UK

Do you want to realise a long-standing dream or take the family out on the water with style? Whether you’re searching for a small sloop or a large sailing yacht, we can help you find your ideal vessel.

The team at Wooden Ships is very fortunate to have some of the world’s most beautiful classic boats for sale. We consider it both a pleasure and a responsibility to guide you in selecting the boat that is your perfect match. Browse our portfolio of some of the most elegant, traditional and classic boats for sale today, or contact us to find out more about the boats on our books.

Wooden Ships classic yachts brokers have an extensive database of boats. With a wide range of sailing yachts , motor yachts and small classic boats , Wooden Ships has one of the largest selections of traditional wooden boats and yachts for sale in the UK. Our goal is to help you find the sailing boat that best suits your needs by providing impartial, expert advice.

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MODERN CLASSIC YACHT DESIGN & BUILD

Based in Suffolk on the east coast of the UK, Spirit Yachts has a portfolio of custom, wooden sail and power yachts ranging from day sailers to superyachts.

From humble beginnings in the Suffolk countryside, Spirit Yachts now operates from a large waterside facility with a team of highly skilled designers, naval architects, boat builders, cabinet makers, electricians and engineers.

TIMELESS ELEGANCE

Spirit Yachts’ contemporary, elegant design style is world-renowned. Subtle variations on 1930s classic yacht design with long overhangs, low profiles and smooth lines, married to contemporary underwater profiles and the latest technology, are synonymous with Spirit’s modern classic cruising, racing, and power yachts.

Spirit yachts are designed to be as beautiful in 100 years as they are today.

“THE SPIRIT TEAM IS WITHOUT DOUBT THE BEST IN THE WORLD WHEN IT COMES TO A UNIQUE BUILD EXPERIENCE AND A TIMELESSLY BEAUTIFUL YACHT.”

WORLD-CLASS WOODWORK

Spirit Yachts comprises a talented team of craftsmen and women who are passionate about and dedicated to the highest standards of boat building.

Using hand-selected timber sustainably sourced from responsibly managed forests, Spirit yachts incorporate the beauty of wood with the latest modern technology for sailing performance and a luxury guest experience.

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WOOD IS AT THE HEART OF EVERY SPIRIT YACHT.

Wood is a natural, sustainably-sourced boat building material offering beauty, a favourable strength-to-weight ratio, and durability. Spirit Yachts is committed to the environmental sustainability of its wood and is meticulous in sourcing the highest quality timber from responsibly managed forests and regulated suppliers.

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What is a Wooden boat?

A Sail Wooden Boat is a vessel that is constructed entirely out of wood and is propelled by the power of wind through the use of a sail. Traditionally, they have been used for recreational purposes such as sailing, fishing, and cruising. The overall design, size, and technology of wooden sailboats vary greatly depending on the type of vessel and purpose. Generally, these vessels require a keel, mast, and sails to provide proper power and control. Some modern sail wooden boats incorporate fibreglass, laminates, and metal components for added strength and durability. Furthermore, many of these boats require professional guidance for construction and maintenance due to the specialized tools and supplies, as well as the intricate skillset associated with building and sailing wooden sailboats.

Which manufacturers build wooden sail boats?

Manufacturers that produce wooden sail boats include Spirit Yachts , International , Latitude Yachts , Camper & Nicholsons and Carlini .

How much does a wooden sail boat cost?

A used wooden sail boat on TheYachtMarket.com ranges in price from £2,950 GBP to £6,790,000 GBP with an average price of £464,000 GBP . Factors including the condition, age, model and specification will affect the price of a wooden boat.

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DailyBoats.com offers a selection of wooden boats for sale in England, with prices ranging from £3,352 for basic models to £474,024 for the most expensive. These yachts come in a range of sizes, ranging from 16.01 ft to 64.99 ft, with the oldest one built in 1904. This page showcases Yachting World, Nunn's Of Waldringfield, Hillyard, The Aldeburgh Boatyard Ltd, Rampart, Salcombe Yawl, Ed Burnett, Houseboat, Buchanan and Holman boats located in United Kingdom. To buy wooden boats near you, use the search filter.

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Wooden boats are timeless and often elegant, whether it’s a traditional sailboat or a sleek motorboat. Both new and used wooden boats honor age-old seafaring traditions, as well as offering one of the smoothest rides of any boat. Search for wooden boats for sale by style, age, price point, or len... learn more about Wooden Boats

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Custom Classic Wooden Boat

Palm Beach, Florida (United States of America)

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GRAND PIRIX 34' SAINT FAIRLINER TRIPLE COCKPIT RUNABOUT Albert Tinnerman created the mechanical assembly invention of "Speed Nuts" over 100 years ago. This innovation revolutionized assembly ...

Coves Boats Clinker

Ashore Salcombe (United Kingdom)

Devon Boat Sales

Coves built launch for sale lying Salcombe, Devon. Justinis a lovely little launch built by the well renowned Coves Boat Yard in Salcombe. She is a wooden launch and has beenmaintai...

Andrews boats Slipper Stern Launch

Beale Park (United Kingdom)

Henley Sales and Charter

A couple on Temple island then bought the boat and renamed it Scheherazade. It was then in the early nineties that the present owner spotted the boat in an advert in the Maidenhead Advertiser o...

United Kingdom

We first started talking about the new, smaller PTS model more than 18 months ago and now here it is. Originally it was going to be 22 feet when we had the first renderings from the renowned Du...

Baycraft 19

When the Baycraft 19 first appeared at the Traditional Boat Festival in Henley on Thames she certainly turned heads. Here at HSC we are delighted to have been appointed as agents for the builde...

Hornby of Wallasey Motor Sailer

Chertsey (United Kingdom)

The joy with any vintage boat is of course partly in the historic research. Sometimes this proves to be an impossible task. However on this occasion the current owners, and indeed saviours, of ...

Jack Powles Cruiser

Windsor (United Kingdom)

How lovely to come across a cruiser where the owners have taken the trouble to track the history right back to the nineteen thirties and even more delightful is the fact that she bears the name...

wooden Llaut 5m Llaut 5m

Menorca (Spain)

BoatShop Menorca S.L

English Wonderfully restored traditional wooden llaut of 5 metres length by 1.80 metres beam. Yanmar diesel engine, 2 x different height main masts, must be seen to be appreciated.

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Neyland, Pembrokeshire (United Kingdom)

Boatshed Wales are delighted to introduce to the market this one off 26 foot, mast head sloop. "Carefree of Christchurch" is a beautifully constructed and extensively refurbished 26 foot w...

Henley on Thames (United Kingdom)

A contemporary weekender hybrid or diesel A classic Pettersson style design built in Holland and based on one of the most revered Swedish yacht designers from the nineteen thirties and forti...

Custom Classic Wooden Motor Yacht

Portland (United Kingdom)

This custom-built Wooden Motor Yacht was finished in 2014 and was drawn along traditional Dutch double-ended designs. Built by Dartmouth boatbuilder Brian Pomeroy. Wood Goose catches the eye ...

50M Custom Wooden Yacht

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Bush & Noble International Yacht Brokerage

Full Description Upper Helm Station Helm Garmin VHF CAT engine display x 2 Garmin touch screen GPS Rudder angle display Garmin autopilot Tri-Deck Area Teak deck Hardtop Storage locker...

A Frolic 21 electric dayboat with canopy and inlaid wooden decks Harrow is a Frolic 21 built by the Steam and Electric Launch Company in the mid nineteen nineties and presented as a birthday...

Classic Yacht Management Ltd

A beautifully presented 25ft Slipper Launch built in the early 1950’s. This lovely slipper launch has been reengined using an original BMC however sale includes her original e...

Andrews boats Day Launch

The Andrews day launch is a nineteen fifties post WWII launch which one can imagine grew out of the popular 25 foot slipper launch design to provide something with more space for a family, room...

Patterson Fishing Boat

When a lake dwelling fishing enthusiast wanted the ultimate stable spacious boat to fit in his boathouse he designed Matilda with Hamish of PBW. Nippy and comfortable, ideal for estuary, lake o...

Cornish Crabber

The current owner's family originally bought and sailed their Cornish Crabber on the sea during their summer holidays in the early nineteen eighties. More recently it was decided to bring the b...

Osborne Motoryacht

Liverpool (United Kingdom)

Encountering Albaquila for the first time was a real 'wow' moment for me. This is a wonderful testament to British boatbuilding post war and to one couple's dedication to restore and preserve t...

Every few years an Andrews Day Launch comes onto the market, and this one is a really first rate example of the genre full of original period detail. Glenelg has been cared for during the long ...

Fairey Boats Huntsman 31

Vortec Marine Ltd

Be the next custodian of this stunning and historic boat. Hull no. 1 of the famed Huntsman 31 range is not an aged piece of history but a historic icon ready for the coming season. She may be t...

River and Tides River Boat

Kingston on Thames (United Kingdom)

Built by Rivers and Tides in Germany fifteen years ago then finished to my specification by Dennetts here on the Thames and with just two owners from new, Moules Frites is a smart and unique 17...

James Taylor Yachts Gentleman's Launch

We often refer to this type of saloon launch as a 'gentleman's launch'. However it was none other than Dame Nellie Melba who commissioned the leading Thames boatbuilder from Chertsey, one James...

Electric Canoe

THAMES (United Kingdom)

Princess Beatrice has been with the same owners for many many years. Like many well loved classic boats she has become like a cherished family member. However advancing years suggests a prudent...

Chris-Craft Sportsman Deluxe

This restoration is a true head turner. We have a Chris Craft which we look after at HSC and which we sold some years ago to a very happy owner. Keuka is a smaller model with no less charm. I v...

Custom Boats river boat

She can best be described as an Eastern European version of a Riva (a fast little motorboat) probably built for the lakes outside Berlin in the former East Germany in the vicinity of Kopernick....

Chris-Craft Deluxe Runabout

How's That is a smart 1938 pre war Chris Craft deluxe runabout and a good boat for those wishing to have a head turning classic which they can keep at home under its full cover or in the garage...

Admiralty Launch

Swift x came into my life in 1990 when exhibiting at the London Boat Show as part of the Steam and Electric Launch Company crew where the boat had been fully restored. At that time we had reeng...

Woottens Slipper Stern Launch

All sensible offers considered This model is well known for its mahogany build with varnished decks and a chic solid wood interior coupled with a GRP hull below the waterline. The large cock...

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ABOUT WOODEN BOATS

Wooden boats are timeless and often elegant, whether it’s a traditional sailboat or a sleek motorboat. Both new and used wooden boats honor age-old seafaring traditions, as well as offering one of the smoothest rides of any boat. Search for wooden boats for sale by style, age, price point, or length to find the perfect one.

Main Characteristics of Wooden Boats

Wooden boats have always held a special place in sailor’s hearts, and they’re steeped in tradition and heritage. Wooden boats come in all styles and sizes, from tiny wooden rowboats up to ocean-going galleons. While materials such as fiberglass and aluminum are today most widely used in boat-building, there are still manufacturers building new wooden boats combined with modern technology and engineering. And with classic models to be found on the used market, owning a wooden boat is certainly achievable.

While wooden boats often need considerably more maintenance than those built of other materials, they are renowned for offering a soft ride thanks to the natural shock absorbing and flexible properties of timbers such as teak and mahogany. The interior of a large wooden boat can also be much quieter than composite or aluminum boats going through the waves.

Types of Wooden Boats

Wooden sailboat.

Wooden sailboats run the gamut of styles and sizes, from 12-foot sloop to large cutter and everything in between. While the majority of wooden sailboats today are classics , there are still some companies building new models including boats ranging up to superyacht size (100 feet long) using a combination of cold-molded/epoxy wood construction with judicious use of carbon fiber. Large ocean-going cruising yachts will have cabins, galleys, and heads, as well as navigation equipment, while gaffers, with their long bowsprit, and sporty keelboats are typically day cruisers or racers.

Wooden Runabout

Sleek and elegant, wooden sport boats or runabouts glide effortlessly across lakes such as Michigan, Como, and the French Riviera. Whether made by Riva, Chris-Craft, or others, they are head-turners reminiscent of classic cars, often with twin or triple cockpits, long, slim lines, and high-end finishings and leather upholstery. Modern versions can be combined with electric engines for a quieter, smoother ride.

Wooden Cabin Boat

Wooden cabin cruisers were popular styles in the early 1900s, with brands such as Chris-Craft building models around 28 feet that allowed for protection from the elements in the small cabin. Other types, such as small clinker cabin boats can be found all over the world and are especially traditional in the Mediterranean countries where they were built as (and are often still used as) coastal fishing boats. They are ideal for coastal cruising as well as being popular features on rivers and inland waters.

Wooden Trawler Boat

Today trawler boats offer stability and comfort, with plenty of interior space and excellent long-range seakeeping abilities. Classic wooden trawler yachts are a slice of heritage, harking from a time when they were used as fishing vessels designed to withstand harsh sea conditions. Today they are often sought after as liveaboard vessels due to their modest prices, albeit a large amount of maintenance may be required.

Best Wooden Boat Brands

Wooden boats fall into two broad categories; classic models and new-build boats. Classic or used wooden boats can be highly collectible, especially those from prominent boat-builders. Brands such as Chris-Craft , who are still in operation today with their selection of luxury fiberglass bowriders and sports boats, were once one of the most highly regarded builders of wooden motorboats in the early 1900s. Century Boat ’s classic mahogany runabout inboards are sought-after too, as are Italian brand Riva ’s classic wooden models. When it comes to classic wooden sailboats brands such as Spirit and Herreshoff stand out.

There are a few dedicated brands still building wooden boats combined with modern engineering and innovation. Swiss brand Boesch builds a range of exquisite sports boats (some with electric engines), as do HackerCraft with their timeless sport and racer models. Other brands include Streblow, Grand Craft, and Shearline, whose unique range of custom wooden sportfishing boats stand out from the crowd. When it comes to new wooden sailboats, brands such as British-based Spirit Yachts , Artisan Boatworks (Maine), and Working Sail are just a handful of brands keeping the centuries-old traditions alive.

Why Choose a Wooden Boat?

The main reason to own a wooden boat is to honor the traditions it represents, and to be part of a group of people preserving that centuries-old seafaring heritage. They are often beautiful vessels, can offer a smooth ride, and turn heads wherever they go. It’s important to keep in mind that wooden boats need a lot more upkeep and maintenance than boats built from modern materials, and they also cost considerably more to purchase and insure.

Should I Buy a Wooden Boat?

Wooden boats are a commitment, and owning one involves ensuring it is well-looked after and has a very regular maintenance schedule. There is a prestige and joy that comes with owning such a beautiful and timeless vessel, but wooden boats, whether new or used, are best suited to experienced boat owners and not ideal first-time boats unless DIY work already comes easily to you.

This article was written by Samantha Wilson in February 2024.

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Britannia Pond Yachts create hand-crafted beautifully finished wooden free sailing pond yachts made with passion the old fashioned way. Visit our shop for our latest range of vintage yachts for sale.

Guaranteed to sail every time

At 'Britannia Pond Yachts' we want to help preserve and promote the pastime of sailing pond yachts for future generations to come. By designing our own range of free sailing wooden model boats, we have incorporated the qualities and form of vintage model sailing yachts in every single one of our completed model boats. We first design our model yachts using our own hand drawn plans, the hull shapes are transferred onto timber blanks which are then carefully hand carved using traditional tools, methods, and materials. In this way we can optimise a yachts smooth sleek lines and extract the very best sailing performance from our wooden model yachts. The grace of billowing sails, the style and lines of model sailing boats from an age gone by, is evident from every little detail that has been carefully considered to provide you with the most beautiful model sailing boat that we can build.

Britannia Ponds Yachts North Star.​

We are also able to supply a large range of classic, vintage model boats and antique Pond Yachts from manufacturers like the famous Star Yachts of Birkenhead, Bowman, Skipper, Suggs, Ailsa, Gamages, Alexander and many others. Some of these sailing boats we restore to sailing condition, we also offer other vintage model yachts for restoration by yourself. Our stock is constantly changing please visit our shop to see our latest stock of vintage model yachts. If we do not list what you are looking for please ask, as we may be able to find it or you. From time to time to are also able to supply highly collectable Victorian and Edwardian Cutters. So if it is a gaff rigged cutter a topsail clipper bowed schooner, or a toy yacht or a toy boat that is suitable for a child, or a racing yacht or a gaff rigged antique cruiser for you then please enquire.

Late Victorian 25 inch Lowestoft Beam Trawler.​

"No price can be put on those dreams and aspersions of the mind, when she touches the water and with a little shove, those sails fill, and she heels over to track across the pond. From my first Birkenhead Star Yacht  “Southern Star,” the feeling was just the same as when I launched my newly restored classic yacht “Moon Song”. The only difference other than having to run around the pond to catch it, was that I was now fully part of that journey, that first push, that seed planted in my mind that had brought me to this point. So when you see an old pond yacht, don’t see it as a dated toy yacht or an artistic novelty! It is a carriage from which dreams are born!"

Graham Sweeney, Shipwright, 2019.

Pond Yacht, sailing a vintage Skipper C13 Catamaran at Riverside Park, St Neots

Super Star Pond Yacht

Pond Yacht, Britannia Pixie.

The story of a 1920's Star SY5a pond yacht

Our dreams are hand made in England.

We can ship our dreams all around the world, please enquire.

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Wooden Boat Sales

Quality used boats for sale from the Salcombe Yawl experts

Discover our selection of Salcombe Yawls for sale, as well as launches and other wooden boats. Contact us today to discuss any of the listings below.

19’ Launch “Kingfisher” - For Sale

Designed by James McGruer and built by McGruer & Co Ltd, Yard No 616 in 1966.

Kingfisher is a classic Gentleman’s launch, perfect for cruising the South Hams estuaries, or river cruising.  Full history provided on request.

Yawl 75 - For Sale

Salcombe Yawl built in 1970 by Dave Gibbens. Bronze plate, harken fittings, ready to sail.

Yawl 69 - For Sale

Salcombe Yawl built in 1969 by Peter Taylor. New Batt sails in 2022. Bronze plate. Launching trolley.

Yawl 165 - For Sale

Salcombe Yawl built in 2000 by Mike Atfield. Awlgriped and Teflon bottom. New Batt main/Jib 2022. Bronze plate/shoe. Launching trolley. Ready to sail.

Yawl 182 - For Sale

Salcombe Yawl built in 2004 by Mike Atfield.

Morrison design. Very little use.

Bronze plate/shoe

Pram Dinghy - For Sale

Built by Mike Atfield. Mahogany on oak. New cover.

Perfect for a family or tender.

Recently sold

Salcombe Yawl built in 1995 by Mike Atfield.

Morrison design. Ready to race. Bronze plate/shoe

Salcombe Yawl built in 1981 by Mike Atfield.

Completely rebuilt at Stones Boatyard in 2013.

New planking in the bottom, new ribs, centre box, bronze shoe, rudder head, Milanes foil, Awlgrip topsides. 

Salcombe Yawl built in 1991 by Mike Atfield.

Morrison design.

Ready to sail. 

Built by Mike Atfield in 1995.

Morrison design. Bronze plate, shoe. Harken fittings. New mast.

Ready to race.

Built in 1939 by James Stone.

Rebuilt by Jim Stone in 1999.

One of the original and most famous Salcombe Yawls, this beautiful wooden boat includes a bronze plate and shoe ready to sail.

Built by Dave Gibbens in 1970.

Bronze plate, harken fittings, ready to sail.

Built by Stones Boatyard in 1972.

Rebuilt by Stones in 2003.

Bronze shoe, plate. Awlgrip Topsides.

Built in 1985 by Mike Atfield.

Redecked and new mast fitted in 2012.

Yawl 175 Raggy

Designed by Ian Howlett and built by Mike Atfield in 2002. 

Bronze centre plate and shoe, good sails, trolley, Awlgrip and Teflon paint system. 

This Salcombe Yawl has been regularly maintained and has the potential to be a very fast boat.

Built by Stone’s in 1989. In 2010, this beautiful wooden boat had a major rebuild including re-decking and re-rigging. She is within 7kg of minimum weight, and was last weighed in 2017.

Includes bronze plate and shoe, Rowsell sails, over boom cover and launching trolley.

Since 2010 she has achieved several podium places. Race tuned for competitive racing.

Wooden Boat Maintenance

If you're looking to join the Salcombe Yawl fleet we can help with boat storage, maintenance and launch and recovery services. From our new boatyard on the banks of the Salcombe Estuary, we'll ensure your boat stays in perfect sailing condition.

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• Bird Academy login and store will be unavailable. Users will be able to access most course materials if they were logged in to the site before the outage. Snap ID quizzes will not function during the outage.
• NestWatch and Project FeederWatch login and data entry will be unavailable both on the website and the app. Please record your data on paper and enter it after the outage ends.
• eBird Mobile app : The Explore and My eBird functions will not work during the outage. You can use the app to create checklists and then submit them after the outage ends. Your eBird data will be safe.
• Merlin Bird ID app : Sound ID will continue to work, as well as Photo ID, Step-by-Step, and Explore, using your recent locations only. You will not be able to save sightings, refresh your life list, update your location, or log in to your account. These functions will return when the outage ends and your data will be safe.

Unaffected: The following sites will continue to function as normal:

• Cornell Lab of Ornithology institutional website
• All About Birds
• Cornell Lab YouTube channel

What Can I Do During the Outage?

Go out birding.

• If you already have Merlin Bird ID app installed, you can still use it for some purposes. Though you won’t be able to update your location, save sightings, or refresh your life list, the ID functions will still work with your saved locations, and you can still browse species using Explore Birds
• If you already have the eBird Mobile app installed on your device, you can start eBird Mobile checklists during the downtime and submit them once eBird is back online. Learn how to Enter Sightings with eBird Mobile

Explore Birds Online

• Read about science, conservation, and birdwatching on All About Birds and in our magazine, Living Bird
• Watch wild birds live on Cornell Lab Bird Cams
• Browse our natural history films on the Cornell Lab YouTube channel
• Watch recorded webinars on everything from Merlin tips and tricks, to feeding birds at home, to conversations with scientists, and more

Stay Connected

• Watch for status updates on our Facebook and Instagram channels
• Join us for two days of fun activities on the  @Team_eBird Instagram  account
• Have some fun by sharing your “life without eBird” on social media. If you’re missing your live eBird access during this outage, share how you’re coping with the hashtag #eBirdLife. We’ll be right there with you!

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Golden-cheeked Warbler by  Bryan Calk/Macaulay Library