Make your passion your future
Our world leading courses are focussed on professional training but also provide life-changing opportunities for complete beginners, enthusiasts and those on a gap year.
Learn boat building and woodworking by the sea in the heart of Lyme Regis, on the Dorset coast. From 2 days to 40 weeks, there is a course for everyone.
You will learn boat building through a structured programme of skills training and building boats from start to finish. An immersive experience perfectly suited to those starting or enhancing their career, right through to those joining us for the sheer challenge and enjoyment of building boats.
You’ll be immersed in a practical and comprehensive programme of woodwork, skill building, joinery, drawing, bending, an optional level 3 qualification, a personal design and make project, and much more.
Boat building, woodwork and more; suitable for all skill levels, from beginners or experienced hobbyists to existing professionals.
Whether you’re looking to refine existing skills or try something new, there’s something for everyone: Sail making, marquetry, chair making, rope work and much more.
Discover our boat building diaries. Follow the construction and progress of the boats currently being built in our workshop, as well as those built on our previous 40-week boat building courses.
We aim to provide financial help to men and women passionate to train in the crafts of boat building and woodworking.
Join us on Wednesday 7th June for the launching of the boats built by the 40-week Boat Building Class of August ’22.
Our first Women’s Woodwork Workshop was a huge success, read more to learn about our inclusivity policy and our bursary for women.
Ever wondered what happens behind the workshop doors at the Boat Building Academy? Are you thinking in enrolling on our courses and want to know more?
Join us on Saturday 15th April 11:00 – 16:00 for our 2023 Open Day.