Boat jumbles are marine-themed markets where sailors buy, sell, and trade gear, chandlery, books, and equipment at bargain prices. They’re popular across the UK as a way to recycle kit and meet fellow boating enthusiasts.
Of course, bargains aren’t the only thing sailors are looking for – if it’s crewmates, friendships, or even romance you’re after, try Lovesail.com.
Boat Jumbles 2026 – We’re updating this page with confirmed 2026 dates as they are announced. Scroll down for the full 2025 archive.
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If you’d like your jumble included, email us at admin@lovesail.com. We particularly welcome one-off events organised by sailing clubs, charities, and RNLI branches.
Boat Jumbles 2026
All boat jumbles start at 10:00 unless otherwise stated.
October 2025
- Sunday 12, NORTH ESSEX, Boat Show and Jumble, Clacton Road, Horsley Cross, Essex CO11 2NU. Earlier start from 09:00 – 14:00
- Saturday 25, TORBAY, indoor at the Torbay Royal Yacht Club, 12 Beacon Terrace, TQ1 2BH
February 2026
March 2026
- Saturday 14th, LYMINGTON, 9th Lymington Sea Scouts, the Scout Hut, Kings Saltern Rd, Lymington SO41 3QD. An earlier start 09:30-12:00
April 2026
- Sunday 12, IRISH, Carrickfergus Sailing Club, Rodger’s Quay, Carrickfergus, BT38 8BJ
May 2026
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August 2026
September 2026
October 2026
Virtual Boat Jumbles & Auctions
For sailors who can’t make it to an in-person jumble, these online communities and auction sites offer year-round opportunities to buy and sell boat gear.
Boat Jumble and Boat Items For Sale UK – To date, this group has over 9k members.
Facebook Boat Jumble – Over 43k members.
FAFB – Although mainly for fishing boats this website has a jumble page with all sorts of marine items for sale.
Sealed Bid Boat Auctions by Clarke and Carter.
Online Boat Auctions by boatbid.com
Facebook page Hobbs Parker Marine Auctions.
Past Boat Jumbles – 2025 (Archive)
February 2025 – Hythe, Gosport
March 2025 – Suffolk, Lymington, Kent
April 2025 – Norfolk, Eastleigh, Poole, Northern
May 2025 – Solent
June 2025 – Cornwall
July 2025 – Hitchfield
August 2025 – Portsmouth
September 2025 – (no events)
October 2025 – Torbay, North Essex
From bargains to boating friends, not everything worth finding is at a jumble. At Lovesail.com you’ll discover a global community of single sailors and sailing friends. Join today to meet like-minded men and women for dates, meetups, and crewing opportunities.
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