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MP Edward Morello speaking in Westminster.

A huge thank you to Edward Morello, MP for West Dorset, for his speech in Westminster yesterday. During the debate ‘Role of

BBA Talks: Timber Framing with Henry Russell

Last night, the 2025 Boat Building Academy talks began with Henry Russell’s presentation on timber framing. He showcased an impressive display of

Watercraft Magazine – What makes a boatbuilder?

Our graduates make the front page of Watercraft Magazine and Colin Henwood met with Jack Livesey.

Dan Lee to guest tutor new skiff course at the Boat Building Academy

Online boat builder Dan Lee is stepping out from behind the camera to teach a two-week face-to-face skiff building course.

Furniture Making Exhibition, December 2024

Jason Clarkson, Sophie Gamble, Aiden Lawley, Ren Piercey, Katie Raimondo, Alex Webber, Phil Whittaker, Peter Wicks

Launch Day, December 2024

Congratulations to the Class of February 2024!

Launch day is a wonderful celebration of the boats and achievements of our students.

BBA enrolls more women than men for the first time in its history

Women outnumber men on the Boat Building Academy’s flagship 40-week course for the first time in its 28-year history. The newest student

Our solar PV is up and running

As mentioned in our recent news post, the Academy received grant funding from Low Carbon Dorset as part of the Shared Prosperity