Favourite Boat in Show - sponsored by
The Favourite Boat in Show award is a tradition of Crick Boat Show. The competition is sponsored by insurance company Haven Knox-Johnston. For 2025 one trophy will be awarded to the builder of the most admired boat at the Show,
The winner is determined by a public vote that takes place during the show at the Haven Knox-Johnston marquee on the Quayside and an expert judging panel. Only completed boats are eligible for consideration.
All voters are entered into a draw to win £100 M&S vouchers and voters can choose to also enter a draw to win a year's free boat insurance from Haven Knox-Johnston (T&C apply)
The winning boat is announced at Crick Boat Show in the afternoon of Monday 26 May and the prize draw takes place on 4 June 2025.
For 2025, with 27 narrowboats and 2 wide beam boats from 20 boat builders eligible to be considered for the Crick Boat Show Favourite Boat in Show trophy sponsored by Haven Knox Johnston, there is one trophy for the overall most admired boat at the Show.
2025 Winner
1st place: Norton Canes – Vampirate
Runner up: Braidbar Boats – Daisy, No. 213
3rd place: Ovation Boats - Breaking Bad
