Favourite Boat in Show

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The Favourite Boat in Show award is a tradition of Crick Boat Show. The competition is sponsored by insurance company Haven Knox-Johnston. 

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. For 2026, there is one trophy for the overall most admired boat at the Show.

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 25 May and the prize draw takes place on 4 June 2026.

2026 Results

1st place: Dexter's Star  – Elton Moss Boatbuilders with Ortomarine

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A glimpse inside Dexter's Star, winner of theHaven Knox-Johnston trophy for the Crick Boat Show 2026 Favourite Boat In Show.

 

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Boatbuilder Elton Moss with Ortomarine toast their sucess as winners of the Haven Knox-Johnston trophy for the Crick Boat Show 2026 Favourite Boat In Show.

 

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On the hottest May day on record, boat owners Anthony and Paul take shade from the sun under the rear deck canopy of their boat Dexter's Star, awarded the Haven Knox-Johnston trophy for the Crick Boat Show 2026 Favourite Boat In Show.

 

Runner up – Ovation Boats: Silver Ghost

3rd place – Braidbar: Clover No. 217

See list of past winners »

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