John Waugh Racing Boats is by far the most successful boat manufacturer in South Africa. Our boats can be seen dominating South African regattas and medal podiums. Our elite manufacturing standards make our craft competitive with international boat companies; this is proven by excellent regatta results with records continuously being broken.

John Waugh Racing Boats was established in 1978 and celebrates many years of quality boats and race winning.

John Waugh Racing Boats are built using state of the art composite technology, incorporating Kevlar, carbon and honeycomb into each specific design. The boat moulds are based on some of the fastest designs on the market and are built to international FISA standards. When buying a John Waugh one can expect a well manufactured, stiff, high tech craft with the best fittings both local and imported. Along with manufacturing new boats we offer repairs to all our craft. If necessary all boats are able to be placed back in the mould and fixed if structural damage occurs. We have moulds for every boat we have ever built, which makes this possible.

John Waugh Racing Boats is the number one supplier of rowing boats, to the demanding South African market. Our reputation for quality and reliability is renowned and we have many loyal customers.

If you are looking for a competitive, stiff, well manufactured boat that is affordable and will last many years John Waugh Racing Boats has a shell for you.